Announcements

City buildings will be closed Friday June 19, 2026 to honor Juneteenth. Offices will be back open to serve citizens Monday, June 22, 2026.

The Macomb Fire Department invites the community to join firefighters, city officials, and former members for a special Open House and Rededication Ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of Fire Station 1.The event will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fire Station 1, 219 W. Jackson Street, Macomb,

This event has been rescheduled for Friday, June 19th The community is invited to the Juneteenth Celebration hosted by Mt. Calvary Church of God in Christ this Saturday, June 19, 2026, from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Stop by for food, games, entertainment, giveaways, and more!

The City of Macomb is proud to celebrate 250 years of American Independence during our Independence Day Celebration on July 4, 2026! To commemorate this historic milestone, commemorative event shirts will be offered to the community as a lasting reminder of the pride we share in both our country and our hometown. Local businesses and

The Macomb Municipal Band returns this spring to the City Hall lawn located at 232 East Jackson Street. Under the direction of Dr. Mike Fansler and Dr. Bruce Briney, the band will place special emphasis on the McDonough County Bicentennial celebration and the recognition of 250 years of American independence. City Hall performances on the

The Downtown Summer Concert Series is back for another season of afternoon entertainment in Chandler Park beginning Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The season will start with a performance by Bill Maakastad starting at 12:00 p.m. in the Chandler Park Gazebo. Guests are encouraged to bring their lunch, along with a lawn chair or blanket to

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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

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.

Macomb, Illinois Joins Amtrak’s ‘Your Ticket to Summer Saving’ Program for 2026 Travel Season Distributed by EIN Presswire Amtrak riders who step off in Macomb this summer can score deals at local businesses and step into one of Illinois’ most inventive travel experiences. MACOMB, IL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia