Travelers coming into Macomb this month are greeted by three words in towering black letters on a gold background: BE HERE NOW. The billboard, located on the west side of U.S. Highway 67 about a mile north of Macomb, faces southbound traffic heading into town. It is the work of Macomb’s native son Tanner Woodford
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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, recruit new business, and highlight
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The Office of City Marketing and Downtown Development invites the community to Moon Over Macomb the Fall Festival Saturday, October 17, 2026, with family friendly activities planned between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. across the downtown area.This year’s event will feature returning favorites such as the Halloween Costume Parade and Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides, along with
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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, she served as Economic Development
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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 containers labeled “yard waste” not
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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 Foundation to be flown annually
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 Street, Macomb, IL. Filing dates
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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 then, he has provided steady
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