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Event poster for the Santa Zephyr Express train ride. Features Santa holding a $35 ticket sign, an Amtrak train, snowflakes, and details for a Dec 5, 2025 ride from Quincy to Macomb. Ticket info and purchase link included.

Santa Zephyr Express

November 3, 2025

The City of Macomb Office of Downtown Development and Marketing is pleased to announce the return of the Santa Zephyr Express, now in its eighth year. This holiday tradition is presented in partnership with AMTRAK and the Quincy Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. On Friday, December 5, 2025, Santa will […]

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Flyer inviting feedback to improve Candy Lane in Macomb, Illinois. Two QR codes and survey links for parents and residents. Contact info, city logo, and project details included on a colorful, accessible design.

Candy Lane Public Survey

October 27, 2025

MACOMB LAUNCHES COMMUNITY SURVEY TO GUIDE CANDY LANE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS MACOMB, IL The City of Macomb has launched a community feedback effort focused on improving sidewalk conditions, traffic safety, and accessibility along Candy Lane, a key corridor serving Edison School and a high-traffic residential area. Two short surveys are now […]

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Announcement for 2025 Fall No Sticker Yard Waste Pickup in Macomb, Illinois, taking place from Monday, October 6 through Friday, November 28, with autumn leaves, a waste bag, and a bin in the background.

Fall No Sticker Yard Waste Pick Up

October 2, 2025

The “No Sticker” Fall Yard Waste Collection will begin Monday. October 6. 2025 through Friday. November 28. 2025. Loose landscape waste, such as leaves, grass clippings, small branches not larger than ½ inches in diameter, etc. must be either bagged in Kraft paper bags, landscape waste bags or placed in […]

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Black and white map showing the proposed Business Development District in Macomb, Illinois, outlined and shaded. The area spans across the city, with a legend, scale, and north arrow in the upper right corner.

Business Development District 25-8-29

August 19, 2025

Please find the information below pertaining to the proposed City of Macomb Business Development District BDD Public Hearing Information 25-8-19 BDD Draft Plan BDD Timeline BDD Information 25-8-29 BDD Map

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Flyer for William Thorpe Memorial Park groundbreaking ceremony on August 4, 2025, at 10:30 AM, in the 1200–1300 block of East Pierce Street, Macomb, IL. Includes a park site plan and images of a shovel and hard hat.

William Thorpe Memorial Park

July 28, 2025

Please join us for the groundbreaking ceremony at the William Thorpe Memorial Park on Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:30AM. The William H. Thorpe Memorial Park on 1200 and 1300 blocks of East Pierce Street celebrates the life and community impact of Bill Thorpe, the first Black police officer to […]

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A large indoor basketball gym filled with multiple courts, many players in red and white uniforms, referees, and a crowd of spectators seated around the courts watching youth basketball games.

City of Macomb Proposed Sports Facility

March 28, 2025

City of Macomb Proposed Sports Facility | City of Macomb

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A sign reading Macomb City Hall stands in front of a brick building. Overlaid is a red box listing the 2025 City of Macomb holidays with their names and dates.

2025 City Holidays

March 20, 2025

New Year’s Day – Wednesday, January 1 Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 20 President’s Day – Monday, February 17 Memorial Day – Monday, May 26 Juneteenth – Thursday, June 19 Independence Day – Friday, July 4 Labor Day – Monday, September 1 Veteran’s Day – Tuesday, November 11 […]

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2025 Yard Waste Site Dates & Hours

March 10, 2025
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A brick pathway leads through a park with trees and benches, overlaid with a decorative white graphic reading Chandler Park and text below: Master Plan | January 2023.

Chandler Park Master Plan

February 19, 2025

After hosting public design workshops, gathering public input from over 400 citizens, and holding two open houses, the City of Macomb, in partnership with Farnsworth Group, has completed a master plan for Chandler Park. The beloved park, situated at the heart of Macomb, is a place where history, community, and […]

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Cross Connection Survey – City of Macomb Water Department

July 15, 2024

https://myprodjex.com/survey/# To ensure the safety and quality of our water supply, the City of Macomb will be conducting a comprehensive survey of all commercial and residential properties for potential cross connections. This important initiative aims to protect our community from water contamination risks and maintain the highest standards of water […]

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