Macomb OKs demolition for run-down properties on Adams St.
MACOMB, Ill. — More than a handful of dilapidated properties in Macomb will soon be demolished. Macomb City Council unanimously approved a measure to tear down eight dilapidated and vacant homes along the 500 and 600 block of West Adams Street during Monday night’s meeting. The move is part of the RISE (Residential Initiative &…
MDH doctor gives update on local COVID-19 response
MCDONOUGH CO., Ill. — As some parts of the country start to ease restrictions for combating the coronavirus, local health officials say the peak of the outbreak is still more weeks away for the area. McDonough District Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Edwin Card gave an update to the Macomb City Council on where the…
Canton man identified in Fulton Co. drowning
FULTON CO. Ill. — Fulton County authorities released the name of a Canton man who drowned in the Illinois River Tuesday. Fulton County Coroner Steve Hines said Drake Yerbic, 20, drowned after he swam into the river to retrieve a boat that drifted from the shore. Yerbic and a friend were fishing at the time.…
Galesburg Police: Woman dies after being stabbed
GALESBURG, Ill. — A woman is dead after police said she was stabbed by a Galesburg woman early Saturday morning. Galesburg Police Chief Russell Idle said police responded to the 300 block of Maple Avenue just before 2:30 a.m. for a medical call. Once on scene, police were told a woman, 21-year-old Shamyra Barber, was…
Galesburg woman hospitalized after house fire
GALESBURG, Ill. — A 70-year-old woman and her dog were trapped inside a home after a fire broke out Sunday morning in Galesburg. Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire around 11:15 a.m. Sunday in the 1500 block of Willard Street. Multiple crews were sent to the call and were told a resident and…
Macomb man injured after crash
MCDONOUGH CO., Ill. — A Macomb man was taken to the hospital and charged with DUI after a crash Tuesday night. Illinois State Police said the crash happened just before 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on County Road 2100 East at County Road 700 North in the New Salem Township of McDonough County, between Adair and Industry. Police…
Spring Lake Park to re-open under new guidelines
MACOMB, Ill. — Following a lift of some restrictions outlined in Illinois’ stay-at-home order, a local park will welcome visitors back at the end of the week. Spring Lake Park in Macomb will re-open for boat, shore fishing, hiking and biking starting Friday. This comes after Gov. J.B. Pritzker loosened some mandates last week in a modified…
Galesburg extends restrictions to city hall
GALESBURG, Ill. — Safety measures will remain in place to one local government building due to recent actions taken to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The City of Galesburg announced its city hall building, located at 55 W. Tompkins St., will remain closed to the public through the end of May. Officials said the decision was…
MDH CEO: 80-90 percent of revenue flow ‘disappeared’
MCDONOUGH CO., Ill. — A top official at McDonough District Hospital said MDH needs to get back to business as usual or it could face a loss of millions of dollars like other hospitals across the country. MDH President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Brian Dietz told the MDH Board of Directors Monday, a lot is…
Tee-time returns to Macomb golf course
MACOMB, Ill. — The community will be able to enjoy tee-time again at a local golf course after a lift of certain restrictions in Illinois’ stay-at-home order. The Harry Mussatto Golf Course in Macomb reopened Friday, but in a different fashion than most may be used to. The course is enforcing safety precautions to prevent…
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