McDonough County, Illinois
MACOMB, Ill. — Celebrate the legacy of Unforgettable Forgottonia’s Macomb native and Monopoly inventor, Lizzie Magie, at Macomb’s 43rd annual Heritage Days Festival on June 26-29. The event will feature: This year’s free concert lineup features: “The all-volunteer Heritage Days Committee works long and hard, year-round in the effort to bring Macomb, McDonough County and…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on June 4 to celebrate the recent relocation of Bougher, Krisher, Stuckart & Clark, Attorneys at Law P.C. to 32 West Side Square after an extensive cosmetic remodel of the interior space. The firm provides professional legal representation…
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QUINCY — The Two Rivers Regional Council (TRRC) of Public Officials recently announced it is consolidating two of its Quincy offices into a single, more accessible location at 133 N. 33rd. The new location is scheduled to open to the public on June 30. A press release noted the change will not affect the locations…
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HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Great River Honor Flight board of directors recently announced that the 76th mission will be its first all-women veterans honor flight on June 18–19, leaving from Hannibal. Thirty-seven veterans will participate. Five served during the Vietnam era, 18 during the Gulf War and the remaining 14 served between those conflicts. They…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to help the Macomb Farmers Market celebrate its 50th anniversary as the oldest continuous downstate farmers market in Illinois. It operates on Thursdays and Saturdays from May through October in Chandler Park, offering a variety of local…
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MACOMB, Ill. – A domestic violence arrest was made Friday in the 200 block of E. Wheeler. Macomb Police Department officers were dispatched at 6:44 a.m. Friday, June 6, to the 200 block of E. Wheeler for a report of a stabbing. A male victim was taken to McDonough District Hospital for treatment. He has…
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BLANDINSVILLE, Ill. — Richard Rawlings, star of “Fast N’ Loud” on the Discovery Channel and founder of the world-famous Gas Monkey Garage, is rolling into McDonough County on Thursday, June 6 — and he’s looking to buy. Classic car lovers, collectors and barn-find hunters — this is your chance to strike a deal. Rawlings and…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Downtown Summer Concert Series is back for another season of local entertainment in Macomb’s Chandler Park, beginning June 4. The series kicks off with a performance by Mari Loehrlein, taking the stage from noon to 1 p.m. at the gazebo in historic downtown Macomb. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on April 30 to celebrate the completion of the final stage of the building façade project for Stonebridge Wealth Management Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network at 125 N. Randolph. This cosmetic update coincides with the corporate rebranding, shifting…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb and Waste Management are asking for help during spring citywide clean-up May 12-15 and followed by a second pickup on the Monday route on May 19. Residents should place their refuse and trash curbside no earlier than 48 hours before their regular garbage pickup day. Clean up begins…
Read Full Article QUINCY — Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials (TRRC) recently was designated as the new recipient of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1 grant for Local Workforce Innovation Area 14 (LWIA 14). This funding will enable TRRC to broaden its workforce development services across a nine-county region in western Illinois, encompassing…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting as the City of Macomb proclaimed April 17 as McDonough County Health Department Day in honor of its 50th anniversary of service to the area. The McDonough County Health Department has been a cornerstone of community well-being, providing…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Office of Downtown Development has announced that Park ‘N Cruise which offers classic cars, local music, food by the Knights of Columbus and fun in Chandler Park is back for a 22nd season. The Park ‘N Cruise season is kicking off on Friday, May 2, with entertainment by M&S Light and…
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MOUNT STERLING, Ill. — Dot Foods, Inc., has launched a new grant program to strengthen STEM education in West Central Illinois. Through its STEM Education Initiative, the company will award up to $150,000 in total funding, with individual grants up to $15,000 available for selected public and private schools. During the past two years, Dot…
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MACOMB, lll. — The 43rd George Hermann Western Illinois Senior Olympics will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, April 25, and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Western Illinois University. George Hermann founded the Western Illinois Senior Olympics in the fall of 1980, organized the first regional games…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Circuit Judge Heidi Benson sentenced Dylan Lovato of Beach Park to 60 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the murder of Ivan Almanza on March 9, 2022. The sentencing hearing was held Friday morning at the McDonough County Courthouse in Macomb. The sentence must be served at 100 percent, pursuant…
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MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 annual awards event on March 20 at Park Place to acknowledge the efforts of several members, citizens and community leaders who played a vital part in the 2024 business community. Awards were presented to: The chamber also recognized outgoing board member Mike Woodrum…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A man who allegedly kidnapped a child from Macomb is being sought by law enforcement, but the child has safely been returned home. The Macomb Police Department responded on March 26 to a report of a kidnapping from the 400 block of N. Charles. During the investigation, it was determined a mother’s…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Actor and comedian Jay Pharoah will take the stage at Western Illinois University in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall at 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 23. Pharoah is best known for his spot-on impressions. He spent six seasons as a cast member on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.”…
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CARTHAGE, Ill. — Memorial Medical Clinic Colchester, 110 Market, is offering a running clinic led by Katie Ruebush, a physical therapist and experienced runner. This specialized clinic is designed for runners of all levels. With years of experience in physical therapy and a passion for working with the running community, Ruebush will provide gait and…
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MACOMB, Ill. – A student at Macomb High School was arrested Friday for having two guns in his car, which was parked within 1000 feet of the school, and having ammunition while on school property. Macomb High School Staff received information just after 9 a.m. Friday about a student in possessionof ammunition on school property.…
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MACOMB, Ill. — Officer Korri Cameron recently was selected as the 2024 Officer of the Year for the Macomb Police Department. Police Chief Jeff Hamer said in a press release that Cameron exhibited dedication, outstanding performance, resolve and service since the beginning of her commission at the Macomb Police Department about two years ago. “She…
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Polls are open until 7 p.m. Click here to find your Adams County polling place and what is on your ballot. Muddy River News will have results as soon as the polls close and stories on local races later this evening.
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QUINCY — Denman Direct, the medical equipment and supply store inside the Blessing Health Center 4800 Maine, has changed its hours to better reflect customer demand and physician referral trends. The store now is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Denman Direct is a…
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MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was arrested on Monday after an investigation by the Macomb Police Department determined he was involved in a series of fraudulent online transactions. Following a few reports of online rip-offs last week, officers from the Macomb Police Department began an investigation. The suspect utilized social media platforms to locate…
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