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Tuesday, May 9
by
Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Chris Adams, McDonough County Health Dept
Sparks chats with Chris Adams from the McDonough County Health Department about National Drinking Water Week, which runs May 7th through May 13th and seeks to bring attention to the quality of rural and municipal drinking water quality. During this week, the McDonough County Groundwater ...
Thursday, May 4
by
Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Macomb Mayor Mike Inman
Mayor Inman returns to the studio to discuss upcoming projects in Macomb including street improvements on Adams Street and South Johnson, which will be going to bid in the coming weeks. He also talks about the Illinois Broadband Lab listening sessions which took place ...
Tuesday, May 2
by
Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Jock Hedblade, Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jock Hedblade of Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau returns to the studio to talk about the Cinco de Pie-Yo taking place May 5th at the American Legion Post 6 Hall in Macomb, where pies and cakes donated by the community will be up ...
Thursday, April 27
by
Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Kara Sahagian, Macomb Park District
Sparks chats with Kara Sahagian, the Superintendent of Events at the Macomb Park District about the many events that are coming up in Macomb including Saber Training Academy on May the 4th, Randolph Street Rendezvous on June 2nd, and Volleyball Camp from June 5th ...
Thursday, April 20
by
Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Nick Knowles, YMCA of McDonough County
Sparks chats with Nick Knowles, the CEO for the YMCA of McDonough County about their upcoming Pasta Palooza fundraiser to benefit the Y Fund, coming up on May 4th from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post 6 Hall in Macomb. They also ...
Tuesday, April 11
by
Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Nan Crossman, Macomb Arts Center
Sparks chats with Nan Crossman, the Executive Director for the Macomb Arts Center (MAC) about their upcoming BINGO Bash event on Saturday, March 15th. This event will help raise funds for renovations for the MAC, including replacing the carpet in the gallery. Doors open at ...
Thursday, April 6
by
Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Nichole Duffy, McDonough County Health Dept
Nichole Duffy returns to talk about National Public Health Week, which runs April 3rd through April 9th, with multiple themes focused on improving your health in your community. All week long, be sure to take selfies while you're doing something to be healthy, post it ...
Tuesday, April 4
by
Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Macomb Police Chief Jeff Hamer
Sparks chats with Macomb Police Chief Jeff Hamer about "Distracted Driving Month", an initiative to remind drivers to minimize distractions while they're driving, including putting down cell phones. Chief Hamer also discusses the initial hire testing that will take place on May 6th. Applications for ...
Tuesday, March 28
by
Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Richard Chamberlain, Good Food Collaborative
Sparks chats with Richard Chamberlain from the Good Food Collaborative about their Choice-Based Food Pantry, which recently opened in the Western Illinois Regional Council building at 133 West Jackson Street in Macomb. The Choice-Based Food Pantry seeks to helps assist McDonough County families who are ...
Friday, March 24
by
Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Jock Hedblade, MACVB
Jock Hedblade from the Macomb Area and Convention Bureau (MACVB) returns to the studio to discuss the improvements to their website, including the new, easier process for adding events to the calendar, as well as a sneak-peek at the upcoming self-guided "Looking For Lincoln" ...
Thursday, March 23
by
Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Nichole Duffy, McDonough County Health Dept
Sparks chats with Nichole Duffy from the McDonough County Health Department about their Ounce Of Prevention Screening program, a bloodwork screening which gives patients the ability to engage in preventative health care by setting a baseline for their health. For more information about the Ounce ...
Tuesday, March 14
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Jon Sparks
Sparks’ Notes – Rok Locksley, Macomb Parks District
Sparks chats with Rok Locksley of the Macomb Parks District about projects he's been working on including the Board Game Workshop, which will premiering the finished works on May 7th, 2023 at the Western Illinois Museum, as well as upcoming events in the Macomb ...
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