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Macomb, Illinois

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Tree Planting at Thorpe Park

May 7, 2026

The City of Macomb invites the community to help plant three trees on Tuesday, May 12, at William H. Thorpe Memorial Park in the 1200 and 1300 blocks of East Pierce Street, starting at 10:00am.

FY 2026-2027 Budget Final

May 7, 2026

https://cityofmacomb.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260416_FINAL_BUDGET.pdf

CITY OF MACOMB SWEARS IN NEW POLICE CHIEF TODD TEDROW

May 5, 2026

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 […]

City Hall Opening at 9am Wednesdays.

May 4, 2026

Starting May 6, 2026, City Hall will begin opening to the public at 9:00am on Wednesday mornings. This will allow for department meetings to commence, so that staff can best serve citizens.

City Wide Spring Clean Up

May 4, 2026

The City of Macomb and Waste Management request the assistance of the citizens of Macomb in the Spring City-Wide Clean-Up May 11-14, 2026 followed by a second pick up on the Monday route on May 18. Residents should place their refuse and trash curbside no earlier than 48 hours before […]

City of Macomb and MACVB Partner with AMTRAK on Marketing Program

April 10, 2026

From Memorial Day to Labor Day 2026, Amtrak travelers who Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia can use their ticket stubs to earn great discounts at Macomb’s local businesses. Just show your digital or physical stub, dated between Saturday, May 23 – Monday, September 7, 2026, at any of the participants listed below […]

Economic and Business Incentives

April 8, 2026

Residential Rehabilitation TIF Program 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

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 […]

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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