Macomb Plans to Catch-up on Street Projects
Macomb hasn't had the money to keep up with needed street work the past few years. Mayor Mike Inman said passage of a half-cent sales tax last year will allow an the city to complete several projects...
View ArticleMacomb Looks to Grow West
Macomb is in talks with BNSF that could help the city expand. The plan is to annex the railroad's right-of-way westward to the future site of the Macomb bypass.“Our primary goal is to take advantage of...
View ArticleAll On Board with Amtrak
Politicians in western Illinois want to make sure those in Washington DC know support for Amtrak reaches across the aisle and across the miles.Republican State Representatives Norine Hammond and Don...
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City Responds to Disputed 2nd Ward Election
The City of Macomb is saying little about the disputed election in the city’s second ward. Mayor Mike Inman read a brief statement during the city council meeting on Monday.
View ArticleWestern IL Readies for Federal Disaster Declaration
As a result of heavy rains and flooding, much of west-central Illinois has been declared a state disaster area and a federal disaster declaration could follow.
View ArticleBig Return on Macomb’s Special Census
The decision to conduct a special census appears to be paying off for Macomb.
View ArticleThe Concept Plan for Downtown Macomb
The basic concept for Macomb’s downtown revitalization plan is now in place.
View ArticleWork to Finally Begin on Bridge Project
After years of talk, Macomb will make improvements to the Wigwam Hollow Road bridge over the Lamoine River.
View ArticleMedical Marijuana in Western Illinois
The founder of the Chicago based company that hopes to open a couple medical marijuana cultivation centers in western Illinois says it is a personal issue for him.
View ArticleMacomb Still Brainstorming Aquatic Center
The City of Macomb is trying to find a happy medium with identifying what the community wants in terms of the pool, as well as what they are willing to pay for.
View ArticleMuch Anticipated Art Installed in Macomb Park
Crews from Laverdiere Construction installed a roughly 1,500 pound sign on top of the northwest pillars in Chandler Park on December 5. The black, classically ornate sign is made of recycled metal. It...
View ArticleCity Responds to Disputed 2nd Ward Election
The City of Macomb is saying little about the disputed election in the city’s second ward. Mayor Mike Inman read a brief statement during the city council meeting on Monday.
View ArticleWestern IL Readies for Federal Disaster Declaration
As a result of heavy rains and flooding, much of west-central Illinois has been declared a state disaster area and a federal disaster declaration could follow.
View ArticleMacomb Highlights Historical Ties to Namesake
September 11 marked the 200th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Plattsburg in upstate New York. General Alexander Macomb led the charge which made way for the ending of the War of 1812.
View ArticleMacomb Welcomes Ideas on How to Better Serve WIU
Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas said he wants to develop a list of businesses and services that students, faculty, and staff want in Macomb.
View ArticleMacomb to Start West Adams St Improvements
Macomb aldermen decided to proceed with the revitalization project even though the city will have to spend its own money.
View ArticleMuch Anticipated Art Installed in Macomb Park
Crews from Laverdiere Construction installed a roughly 1,500 pound sign on top of the northwest pillars in Chandler Park on December 5. The black, classically ornate sign is made of recycled metal. It...
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