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Arbor Day Celebration

April 16, 2026

The City of Macomb’s Arbor Day Celebration will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at Edison Elementary School, 521 S. Pearl St., from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. We welcome community members to join us at the main entrance of the school for our annual tree planting and proclamation from […]

City of Macomb and MACVB Partner with AMTRAK on Marketing Program

April 10, 2026

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Economic and Business Incentives

April 8, 2026

Downtown Facade TIF Renovation Program City of Macomb TIF Districts PDF Map A PDF Map B City of Macomb Business Development District

Final Amended Budget 25-26

April 1, 2026

Final Amended Budget 25-26

Tornado Siren Maintenance

April 1, 2026

Tornado siren maintenance will be performed on Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3, 2026. Residents can expect intermittent short blasts from the sirens on either day from 8AM until 5PM. Siren blasts will be short and do not exceed 15 seconds each. In the case of a real emergency, […]

City of Macomb Business Registry

March 16, 2026

CITY OF MACOMB TO INTRODUCE BUSINESS REGISTRY BEGINNING SPRING OF 2026MACOMB, IL- To better serve, inform, and engage businesses in the city, the City of Macomb plans to launch a business registry starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This informational database can be utilized by city officials to:•improve communication on […]

2026-2027 BUDGET DRAFT

March 16, 2026

https://cityofmacomb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260316_FINAL_DRAFT_BUDGET.pdf

MPD Notice of Examination

March 6, 2026

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of the City of Macomb, Illinois hereby gives notice that examinations will be offered to all eligible applicants to create an Eligibility List for hiring for an entry level officer serving the Macomb Police Department. Applicant must be at least 20 years of […]

Spring Clean up at Oakwood Cemetery

March 6, 2026

CITY COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR CONNECTS RESIDENTS TO 85 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

March 3, 2026

MACOMB, IL- The City of Macomb introduced its centralized Community Event Calendar last spring, serving as a programming hub that provides an easy way for residents and visitors to discover upcoming events, stay informed about local happenings, and engage more fully with the community.After nine months of operation, the calendar […]

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