Dickens on the Square
Dickens on the Square is celebrating another year of holiday traditions in Downtown Macomb Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5. This Victorian-style Christmas experience will feature horse-drawn trolley rides, live reindeer, visits with Santa, living window displays, singing carolers, the Children’s Shopping Mall, and more! The holiday magic will […]
Santa Zephyr Express
The City of Macomb is pleased to announce the return of the Santa Zephyr Express, now in its ninth year. This holiday tradition is presented in partnership with Amtrak and See Quincy IL . On Friday, December 4, 2026, Santa will travel aboard the Illinois Zephyr from Quincy to Macomb, […]
CGI Digital Marketing Campaign
The City of Macomb is working with the McDonough County Quality of Life Committee on a video marketing campaign with CGI Digital. This video series will showcase why the City of Macomb is an exceptional place to live, work, and raise a family. Designed to welcome new residents and visitors, […]
JULIE LEONARD NAMED NEW CITY OF MACOMB COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
The City of Macomb is pleased to announce that Julie Leonard is serving as the City’s new Community Development Director. Ms. Leonard officially joined the Office of Community Development on Monday, September 21, 2026. Ms. Leonard brings experience in government, economic development, grant management, education, and community-focused programs. Most recently, […]
No Sticker Fall Yard Waste Collection
The “No Sticker” Fall Yard Waste Collection will begin Monday, October 5, 2026, through Friday, November 27, 2026.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 trash […]
Freedom Flag Foundation Partners with Macomb Fire Department in National 9/11 Freedom Flag Raising & WTC Steel Education Program
Macomb Fire Departmentis pleased to participate in the National 9/11 “Freedom Flag” Raising Call to Action on Patriot Day, September 11, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on our Nation. As a participant of this program, Macomb Firehas received a 9/11 Freedom Flag from the Freedom Flag […]
Notice of Primary Election Nomination Petitions
Nomination petitions for Consolidated Primary Election 2027 are now available for Mayor, City Clerk, Treasurer, First Ward Alderman, Third Ward Alderman, Fourth Ward Alderman, and Alderman at Large position (1) for the City of Macomb Primary Consolidated election. Petitions may be obtained in the City Clerk’s Office, 232 East Jackson […]
FY 2026-2027 Budget Final
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CITY OF MACOMB SWEARS IN NEW POLICE CHIEF TODD TEDROW
During Monday night’s City Council meeting, Macomb Police Lieutenant Todd Tedrow was officially sworn in as the City of Macomb’s new Police Chief. Tedrow had been serving as Interim Chief since October of 2025, when he stepped into the role following the retirement of former Police Chief Jeff Hamer. Since […]
