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Rep. Dan Swanson – May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Rep. Dan Swanson - May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month Now that spring is finally here, many people are spending much more time outdoors enjoying the nice weather. But with that extra time outdoors comes the danger of encountering ticks who live in the tall ...
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Experience Willow Grove Night

Experience Willow Grove Night   Willow Grove Childcare &Learning C enter would like to invite families with children ages 3–5 to attend “Experience Willow Grove Night,” a special open house showcasing the center’s engaging preschool and all-day childcare programs. The event will take place on Thursday, June ...
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Regional Media Movie Review: Sean’s Review of The Sheep Detectives

The Sheep Detectives stars Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, and the voices of Julia Louis Dreyfuss and Chris O'Dowd in the story of a beloved shepherd (Jackman) who spends time reading detective stories aloud for his flock of sheep. When the shepherd is murdered, the ...
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WIU Spring 2026 Commencement Weekend

WIU Spring 2026 Commencement Weekend Ceremonies recognizing the academic and personal accomplishments of Western Illinois University students and alumni will be held Friday-Saturday, May 15-16, in Macomb. A total of 1,334 students are eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies, including 807 undergraduate students, 66 of whom ...
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Fall 2026 Dual Credit Scholarship Applications Deadline Extended

Fall 2026 Dual Credit Scholarship Applications Deadline Extended   The application for SRC Foundation Fall 2026 dual credit scholarships for eligible high school students who want to begin earning college credit at Spoon River College is available, and the deadline has been extended to July 1st. The ...
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Memorial Hospital to Host “More Good Days Together,”

Memorial Hospital to Host “More Good Days Together,”   In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Memorial Hospital’s Evergreen Center is inviting area seniors, ages 60 and over, to participate in a special interactive class designed to promote overall well-being, connection, and healthy living. The class, titled ...
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New Police Chief Sworn In

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 ...
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Youth for Christ / Western Illinois Open House Cook-Out

Youth for Christ / Western Illinois Open House Cook-Out   We invite the community to join us for our Open House Cook-Out!  Held on Tuesday, May 12th, from 5 to 7 pm at the Youth for Christ building (located at 1224 Maple Ave. in Macomb).  We'll serve free ...
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Sean’s Hog Country Review of The Devil Wears Prada

Listen to Sean Kernan live on the Hog Country Radio Network every Friday at 12:45 on The Hog County Radio Network for weekly movie reviews. This week, The Devil Wears Prada Today on Friday at the Movies, Sean Curnan digs into The Devil Wears Prada 2, ...
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Eric Sorensen Opposes 2026 Farm Bill Over Lack of Support for Illinois Farmers

Congressman Eric Sorensen voted no on the 2026 Farm Bill because it failed to address the challenges affecting Illinois Farmers. WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement after voting no on the 2026 Farm Bill: “I worked across the aisle to try and craft ...
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Illinois Honors Foster and Kinship Families During Foster Parent Appreciation Month

May is Recognized as Foster Parent Appreciation Month Illinois DCFS is celebrating May as Foster Parent Appreciation Month, honoring foster and kinship families for their dedication to the state’s most vulnerable children. Director Heidi E. Mueller highlights the vital role these caregivers play in building ...
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Chicks on the Square Celebrates 20 Years with Ribbon Cutting in Macomb

Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Chicks on The Square Chicks on the Square, a Macomb favorite, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee. Known for its signature hand-battered “chicken lips” and ...
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