MCDONOUGH COUNTY NEWS

Bushnell-Prairie City High School's FFA program has another reason to celebrate this summer, thanks to the remarkable achievements of one of its members, Harper Hess.

On August 14th, the father-daughter duo JustUs took the Apex Stage at the Illinois State Fair, delivering a memorable two-hour performance. The band, known for their unique blend of musical styles, showcased their talents to the diverse audience of passersby and dedicated fans.

Downtown Macomb was alive with the sounds of dribbling basketballs and cheering spectators on Saturday, August 10th, as the 2nd Annual 3-on-3 No Take Backs Tournament took over the streets outside Sports Corner Bar.

As summer transitions to fall, the Bushnell community shifts its focus to preserving a local treasure: the Bushnell Community Pool.

Youth for Christ (YFC) is a transformative organization dedicated to nurturing the spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of young people in Western Illinois. The organization provides a variety of programs aimed at meeting the diverse needs of students, empowering them to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives.

The largest and most interactive Monopoly game to date debuted on May 9th. In the heart of Macomb’s downtown square are oversized sculptures of spinning dice, a gameboard, a stovepipe hat, and a statue of the creator herself.

The Fuller Center Bike Adventure (FCBA) has a storied history of combining the love of cycling with a profound mission to help those in need.

This summer, Western Illinois University (WIU) hosted its eagerly anticipated series of Summer Band Camps, drawing young musicians from across the region to its Macomb campus.

The City of Macomb has launched a project to revitalize its historic downtown area through the Downtown Facade Grant Program.