McDonough County, Illinois
MACOMB, Ill. — A McDonough County jury found a Macomb man guilty of three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child after a three-day jury trial that ended Wednesday at the McDonough County Courthouse in Macomb. Joshua T. Dye, 26, was accused of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13 on…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards happy hour event from 5 to 7 p.m. on March 25 at Forgottonia Brewing in Macomb with a crowd of more than 130 regional business professionals. The chamber acknowledged the efforts of several members, citizens and community leaders who played a vital part in…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Students in the Western Illinois University Department of Kinesiology are learning on new equipment, thanks to a recent gift from McDonough District Hospital. The staff at McDonough District Hospital donated in February 2024 an electrocardiogram testing system, including a GE Medical Systems EKG testing computer, a GE72100 motorized treadmill and a Laerdal…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on April 1 to celebrate Kunes Auto Group of Macomb’s renovation of its body shop. The group also celebrated the additional expert welding education that much of the staff completed. Kunes offers minor dent repair, paint touch-ups and…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Lori Bilbrey, program administrator for the ROYALS program of the Regional Office of Education 26 (ROE26), recently received the Region 3 Excellence in Education Award from the Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth (ICEARY). Bilbrey began work as the program administrator for the ROYALS program nine years ago. Before joining ROE26, she…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for 2Dye4 Hair & Co., 129 S. Randolph. The ribbon cutting celebrated the recent expansion and complete remodel of the lower level of the salon to include spa services such as massage, facials, waxing, brow services and…
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Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — High school senior Sarah Stinemates of Carthage has been awarded a Western Illinois University President’s Scholarship in conjunction with the AIM HIGH Western Commitment scholarship. These scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and a standard board for eight semesters. In a press release, Stinemates said, “I…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University is gearing up for the Western Challenge 2024, its ninth annual day of giving, on Wednesday, April 24, and the goal of engaging 1,252 donors to support academic programs, athletics and scholarships. Assistant director of annual giving for WIU’s Division of Advancement, Alumni Relations and Athletics Jenni Lopez, looks…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Regional Office of Education No. 26 recently learned it will receive more than $630,000 from three different grant awards. “I am proud of our team,” ROE 26 Regional Superintendent John Meixner said in a press release. “These recent awards highlight the hard work and creativity of our staff. These awards are…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees recently voted to approve the appointment of Kristi Mindrup, vice president of Quad Cities campus operations, to interim president of WIU, effective April 1. Mindrup replaces Guiyou Huang, who announced his decision to step down on March 1. “We greatly appreciate everything Dr. Huang has…
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Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Illinois State Police continues its investigation into a Macomb Police Officer involved shooting that occurred Saturday at approximately 10 p.m. when officers responded to a call of an active domestic disturbance in the 900 block of N. Charles. The Macomb Police Department requested ISP investigate the incident. After reviewing body…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The University Union Board and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University will be the hosts of WestFest on Wednesday, May 1, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. This year’s entertainment is headliner Corey Kent and special guest Alana…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man is in the McDonough County Jail after his methamphetamine-related arrest on Tuesday. In a collaborative effort between the Macomb Police Department and the West Central Illinois Task Force, a search warrant was executed on Tuesday, March 12, at 440 N. Campbell. The joint investigation was based on the distribution…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The WGEM Academic Challenge, a high school scholastic bowl competition, is back for its 30th season. This season kicks off with the inaugural “All-Star Challenge,” featuring eight standout players from local high schools. Hosted by WGEM chief meteorologist Brian Inman on the JWCC Quincy campus, the WGEM Academic Challenge pits local schools against…
Read Full Article WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced $44.5 million in grants to 22 institutions of higher education to improve rates of postsecondary education enrollment, persistence, and completion among students in rural communities. Western Illinois University is one of the recipients, receiving more than $2.2 million. The Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED)…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Police Department recently was honored at the Illinois Homicide Investigators Association Conference, receiving an award for excellence for a March 2023 homicide investigation. In this case, one person died and 10 others were injured because of gun violence. Case Agent Det. Jordan Hawes was recognized for his excellence while conducting…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The residents of a home at 329 S. Dudley were evacuated Tuesday night when a fire that started in a trash can eventually caught the home on fire. The Macomb Fire Department was dispatched at 6:11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 for a trash can on fire. While en route, the responding crew…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Thousands of agriculture enthusiasts from three states are expected to converge on Macomb in February for Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club’s 52nd annual Farm Expo. Those interested should mark their calendars for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb.…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Lauren Merritt, executive director of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, graduated Jan. 26 from the eighth cohort of the U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies and trade associations with resources,…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Macomb Police Department announced in a press release that its canine, Jax, has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Jax’s vest was sponsored by Leah A. Beale of Oklahoma City, Okla., and embroidered with the sentiment “This…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was arrested Tuesday for falsely activating the firearm in a building, and he later was found to have a controlled substance in his pocket. Macomb Police Department officers were dispatched at approximately 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, to Eisenhower Tower, 322 W. Piper, for a disorderly conduct complaint in…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Jan. 11 for Royce Gracie Academy of Macomb, formerly Cassady Martial Arts, at 1601 W. Jackson, Suite 202. Owners and operators Andy and Michelle Cassady, who hold advanced degrees in martial arts, set out to help teach…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. – The Macomb Fire Department responded to a house fire on Ward St. Saturday morning. At 10:46 a.m., crews arrived at a structure fire in a residence at 339 S Ward Street in Macomb and saw flames coming from the home. The initial crew made entry, located fire in the front room and…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — No one was injured in a house fire on Friday morning in Macomb. The Macomb Fire Department was dispatched at 3:44 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22, to a house full of smoke at 202 W. Carroll. Upon arrival, crews reported light smoke emitting from the structure. The home was reported to be vacant.…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Macomb Mayor Michael Inman recently announced the City of Macomb Small Business Competition is set to kick off in February. The City of Macomb has partnered with the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Western Illinois University to be a catalyst for new businesses for Macomb from concept to realization. The Small…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — A Macomb man was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder after a man died in the McDonough County Jail. Agents with the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 4 were requested by the McDonough County Sheriff on Nov. 8 to conduct a death investigation. During the investigation, it was…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Dec. 12 to celebrate Chubby’s rebranding to Chubby’s Smoke & Steakhouse. The restaurant, at 2 West Side Square, has been in operation for 11 years and now includes a full-service bar, banquet space and catering options. The…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University recently was recognized as a “Best Regional University in the Midwest” for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. WIU was ranked 38 out of 167 public and private colleges and universities on the “Best Regional Universities (Midwest)” list in the U.S. News and World Report 2023 rankings. Additionally,…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — No civilians or firefighters were injured in a fire at the Macomb National Guard Armory on Saturday morning. The Macomb Fire Department was requested by the Macomb Police Department to respond to the Macomb National Guard Armory, 135 W. Grant, for a burning odor and haze within the building at 11:26 a.m. Saturday,…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 20 for The Corner Cottage, a local rental property and Chamber member since June 2023. In a press release, owner Kayleigh Gray, said, “This charming, cozy cottage in the heart of Macomb is perfect for those seeking simpler…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Police Department’s canine, Jax, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jax’s vest is sponsored by Leah A. Beale of Oklahoma City, Okla., and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb Downtown Development’s Small Business Saturday will be held Nov. 25. Small Business Saturday is a marketing effort started by American Express as a way to promote small and independent businesses. The effort, started in 2010, has been endorsed by the U.S. Senate and is now championed in…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb’s Holiday Light Show will return to the gazebo in Chandler Park in downtown Macomb at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22. The official lighting of Chandler Park to kick off “Dickens on the Square” will occur at approximately 6:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. As Santa arrives in Macomb…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies to ensure holiday travelers are buckled up and driving sober with a “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign that runs Nov. 17-27. In a press release, Sgt. Nick Goc said,…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 2 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois-Macomb at 1522 E. Carroll. The retail store and donation center helps fund community outreach, job preparation, veterans’ services and youth programs in the Macomb…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 20 to celebrate the five-year anniversary of The Crafty Coop, LLC, 206 N. Lafayette. Owner Laci Todd set out to provide a cozy studio with a relaxed atmosphere where customers can gather to create and share…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — On Saturday, Nov. 4, several Illinois Extension offices will be offering pumpkin smashes with local partners in communities across the state. A pumpkin smash gives a community an option to turn their spooky Jack-o’-lanterns into compost. In western Illinois, the nearest pumpkin smash will be in Macomb at Veterans Park in partnership…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 7 to celebrate The Crossing-Macomb’s 16th anniversary and to introduce Kaleb Greenlief as the recently appointed lead pastor of the congregation. The Crossing-Macomb, 1600 W. Jackson, is part of a non-denominational multi-site organization made up of…
Read Full Article COLCHESTER, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 27 to welcome Land of Lincoln Credit Union as a new member to the Macomb Area Chamber. Land of Lincoln Credit Union is located at 113 E. Depot. Following LLCU’s acquisition of Colchester State Bank, the…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce will be the host of a legislative luncheon, presented by Comcast NBCUniversal, on Monday, Oct. 23, at the Park Place, 127 E. Carroll. Check-in/social begins at 11 a.m. with a buffet lunch served at 11:30 a.m. The noon featured speakers will include State Senators Mike Halpin…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity today announced Friday the conclusion of the Back to Business Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses in more than 500 cities, towns and localities in 95 counties. Fifty-three restaurants, hotels…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — “Unforgettable Forgottonia,” also known as Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, will present Macomb’s inaugural Unforgettable Lincoln Day on Saturday, Oct. 7, in the historic downtown Courthouse Square and Chandler Park. The event will run from 4 to 10:30 p.m. It was designed to coincide with the first weekend of the region’s…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 1 to celebrate the grand opening of Weaver Guns and Ammo Inc., 233 E. Jackson. After an extensive remodel to a brick and mortar store, owner Tim Weaver opened his six-year online business to much success…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s fall 2023 total new student (freshman, transfer and graduate for both Macomb and Quad Cities) enrollment is 2,145, according to 10th-day data released by WIU’s Institutional Research and Planning. Western’s total fall 2023 enrollment is 7,073. In a press release, WIU president Guiyou Huang said, “Western Illinois University has…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Balloon Rally will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8-9 at Western Illinois University’s Vince Grady Field. Events kick off Friday with a performance by WIU’s Jazz Studio Orchestra from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Vince Grady Field with the balloons taking off from the field at 6 p.m. The…
Read Full Article Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced Friday he has awarded more than $21.4 million in grants for library services and more than $5.7 million in adult literacy grants for local literacy programs to more than 140 Illinois recipients. Among the local libraries to receive a grant were the Board of Trustees…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Great River Honor Flight’s 66th mission will take place on Thursday, Aug. 17, departing from John Wood Community College. Thirty-one veterans will participate. Of that total, 27 served during the Vietnam era and the remaining four served before or after Vietnam. The 31 veterans come from Illinois (Adams, Brown, Hancock and McDonough…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce took part in a celebratory ribbon cutting on Aug. 10 to recognize the grand opening of the new Macomb 185 Schools Macomb Middle School at 1531 S. Johnson. A project 30 years in the making, the 80,000 square foot building includes specific…
Read Full Article SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced Friday the recipients for the Community Development Block Grant for public infrastructure and housing rehabilitation. A total of $56.9 million was awarded for 54 projects, which will support housing rehabilitation projects and enable communities in non-metropolitan areas to make critical…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting in conjunction with Business Before Hours. Hosted by the Western Illinois Regional Council and Community Action Agency (WIRC), the ribbon cutting celebrated WIRC’s multipurpose, community-driven location at 133 W. Jackson. The WIRC partners with people and communities to…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The best time for a person to learn about the healthcare available in their community is before care is needed. That’s why McDonough District Hospital and Blessing Health invite Macomb area residents to a “Meet and Greet” with two Blessing heart specialists providing care at MDH on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on July 21 for the grand opening of Small Towner Event Venue (6 W. Side Square), a new Chamber member and new business in the Macomb community. Owner Kari Kelso and her husband renovated the interior and exterior…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 5 for Lexington Concord Apartments (Concord Apartments – 900 Linden Lane; Lexington Apartments – 902 N. Charles), a new Chamber member which recently completed a $4 million renovation of both rental properties. Lexington Concord Apartments…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The annual luncheon of the League of Women Voters of McDonough County will be held at noon Wednesday, July 12, in the Old Dairy private dining room. Macomb Transit Director Miranda Lambert will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to buy food and hear Lambert describe plans for Macomb’s transportation…
Read Full Article The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on June 28 for the grand reopening of Credit Union 1, 322 W. University. The location was formerly Western Illinois Credit Union, which merged with Credit Union 1 in August 2022. Credit Union 1 offers a full range of services including…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting June 22 to welcome Graham Medical Group, 1630 E. Jackson, to the local healthcare community. Open since June 5, Graham Medical Group-Macomb offers primary family medicine and specialty care, women’s health, radiology, lab services as well as a…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting June 14 to welcome the Macomb Steakhouse, 1302 W. Jackson, as a Chamber member. The full-service restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, regional favorites, dessert and salad bar options, as well as the recent addition of a breakfast buffet.…
Read Full Article ALEDO, Ill. — State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) joined Aledo Main Street members and area constituents on June 13 for a grand opening event and ribbon cutting at their new joint district office at 103 N. College Ave., Suite 201. In a press release, Anderson said, “Aledo is a…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Mount Calvary Church of God and Christ will hold a Juneteenth celebration from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the church, 1500 E. Pierce. With a theme of “Acknowledging our past, unifying our present and defining our future,” the celebration will offer a history of the day and also its significance.…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 1,024 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the spring 2023 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 578 graduates. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages. This includes: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 GPA or higher on a 4.0…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The ex-wife of a Bushnell man shot to death on June 2 and a 17-year-old female were in McDonough County Court Wednesday afternoon. Patricia Purden, 37, was arrested Monday along with her son, Davin Purden, 18, Nicholas Lafary, 17 and the female juvenile, in connection with the June 2 shooting death of…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation recently announced Lauren Merritt, executive director of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to participate in the eighth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads fellowship program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 1 to celebrate the summer season of the Macomb Farmers Market, now in its 48th year. Located along Lafayette Street in Chandler Park, the community-run market is the oldest continual downstate farmers market in existence.…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, May 31 for Glenwood Pool, 1400 N. Randolph, to celebrate the opening of the pool for the summer season. The pool, open to the public, is provided and operated by the City of Macomb. Daily passes,…
Read Full Article Nine-time drum corps international world class finalist to train at Western Illinois in May and June
MACOMB, Ill. — Colts Drum and Bugle Corps from Dubuque, Iowa, the nine-time drum corps international world class finalist, will celebrate its 60th anniversary this summer with Western Illinois University, hosting a summer training camp May 26-June 2 and June 11-26. The group of 160 high school- and college-aged musicians, plus 40 staff members and…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Illinois Broadband Lab and the Illinois Office of Broadband will continue their listening tours to Macomb on May 3 at noon and 6 p.m. to reach Adams, Knox, McDonough, Hancock, Warren, Pike, Schuyler, Henderson and Brown counties. Community organizations, local government officials, state agency representatives and residents of all ages and…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Thirty-two Western Illinois University students were inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society during the chapter’s 51st induction ceremony on Thursday, April 6. Admission to Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only. Invitations are extended to the top 7.5 percent of juniors, the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on April 11 for the Regional Office of Education No. 26 Family Resource Center, 339 S. Johnson. The combined efforts of the Early Beginnings Program and the LEAP Program have allowed for the expansion and creation of the…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Two more Blessing Health cardiologists are seeing patients at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb. Dr. Farooq Junaid is now seeing patients at MDH the first and third Wednesday of each month. Certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, Junaid completed a fellowship at Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa.…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The 89th semi-annual rummage sale of First Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Carroll, will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 21 and from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 22. Shoppers should use the Dudley Street entrance to the church basement. An elevator is available. On Friday, shoppers can fill provided paper bags…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau will receive a $40,000 grant from the Tourism Attractions and Festivals grant program from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as part of a $22.5 million investment for nearly 90 local tourism festivals and attractions across Illinois. The money will be used to…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The ambassador committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting April 5 to welcome Las Delicias de Mexico, 1414 E. Jackson, to the chamber and the local business community. Family-owned and operated by former Chicago-natives who now call Macomb home, Las Delicias de Mexico has introduced a menu…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Macomb Police have identified a suspect and the fatality in a shooting near the Western Illinois University campus in the early morning hours of Saturday. According to a press release, Macomb Police responded to a shooting at a house party at 1:55AM Saturday in the 500 block of North Johnson Street in…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on March 15 to welcome new Shelter Insurance agent and new chamber member Devon Raleigh. Raleigh’s office is located at 137 S. Randolph. Shelter Insurance focuses on auto, property, business and life insurance. For information, call 309-836-3000 or…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc. will host its annual gem, mineral and fossil show Saturday-Sunday, March 11-12 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. The show will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. The theme of this year’s show is “Sensational Quartz” and will feature a…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — This year’s dates for Macomb’s Heritage Days are Thursday thru Sunday, June 22-25 in Macomb’s downtown square, historic Chandler Park and Municipal Airport. It will be the 41st year for the festival to be presented, with entertainment free to the citizens of Unforgettable Forgottonia. This year’s theme, “Saluting Our Institutions of Higher…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2022 annual Awards Happy Hour event on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Macomb Dining Company, 127 E. Carroll. The Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce acknowledged the efforts of several members, citizens and community leaders who played a vital part in the business community in 2022. The…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The League of Women Voters of McDonough County will host a candidates forum at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 1 in the Macomb High School library. The event will have candidates for Macomb mayor, city clerk, city treasurer, alderman at large and city council wards 1, 3 and 4, Macomb school board, Macomb…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker is touring the state to promote his Smart Start Illinois program. His travels brought him to Macomb on Tuesday afternoon, where he visited with staff and students at MacArthur Early Childhood Center. “Every study about early childhood says the same thing: 90% of brain development occurs (during ages) zero…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The 51st Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club’s Farm Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 4, and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 5, in Western Hall. Free parking is available in Q-Lot, adjoining the venue. The Farm Expo, considered the largest student-run agricultural event in…
Read Full Article MACOMB — “Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History” will premiere nationally on PBS’ award winning “American Experience” on Monday, Feb. 20, from 8-9 p.m. The word “Ruthless” in the title is in reference to the somewhat nefarious incidents involving the famous board game’s inventor Elizabeth “Lizzie” Magie, who was born in Macomb. The documentary follows the game’s…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s School of Nursing recently received a donation of a simulated infant warmer from Memorial Hospital in Carthage. The warmer, along with newborn nursing supplies, was donated to the WIU School of Nursing after the recent closure of the Carthage hospital’s obstetrics department. A simulated infant warmer typically costs about…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the YMCA of McDonough County at 400 E. Calhoun to celebrate the recent addition of 24-hour fitness center access for all Y members ages 18 years and over. The weight rooms, cardio and common areas can…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — Western Illinois University’s spring-to-spring new freshmen class has increased 18.18 percent from 2022 to 2023, and new transfer students have increased 18.75 percent, according to 10th-day data released by WIU’s Institutional Research and Planning. International student enrollment and graduate enrollment also increased, with total international undergraduate headcount at 191, compared to 120…
Read Full Article MACOMB/MOLINE, Ill. — A total of 620 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the fll 2022 semester at Western Illinois University. Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 342 graduates, including 38 bachelor of general studies degrees. Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages — Summa Cum Laude, 3.90…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — Following years of dedicated service and support of Western Illinois University, Wayne Whipps, a 1977 graduate, answered the call in December and contributed two major gifts to For the W campaign for Western Illinois University. A long-time donor to WIU, Whipps worked with WIU assistant athletic director for development Mark Scherer to…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — To commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., Western Illinois University will host a week of service Jan. 16-20. Events scheduled as part of this year’s initiative include: Monday, Jan. 16 — Macomb’s annual community MLK march will begin in downtown Macomb and end at the Mount Calvary Church of God…
Read Full Article CHICAGO — Amtrak will resume its full service to the Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg lines on Monday, Jan. 16. Per a recent e-mail from Amtrak Senior Manager, Derrick James, our community will be regaining the service that was temporarily reduced. See below some of the information we received from this e-mail. “Amtrak is pleased…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Dec. 8 for Jet Air, Inc., based out of the Macomb Municipal Airport, 16190 E. 1300th. Jet Air, Inc. took over Cobb Aviation on Oct. 1 after the retirement of Lee Cobb. Jet Air operates one of…
Read Full Article MACOMB, Ill. — The Ambassador Committee of the Macomb Area Chamber held a ribbon cutting on Nov. 30 for Cassady Martial Arts Academy Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu Macomb at 1601 W. Jackson, Suite 202. Owners Michelle and Andy Cassady and staff are dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time with…
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