Macomb Area Economic Development Corporation

09/01/2026

Thank You to our August renewing investors! 👏

Your continued support makes it possible for us to champion business growth, pursue new opportunities, and help our communities thrive. Thank you for continuing to invest in McDonough County, Illinois. 🌱

Clock Tower Community Bank (Hometown Community Banks), Bridgeway, Marshalltown Company, Century 21 Purdum-Epperson, IDoc Device Repair, Macomb Municipal Airport -KMQB, Trotter General Contracting, Key Realtors, MidAmerica National Bank, Spoon River College, Sodexo at Western Illinois University, Raritan State Bank, First Mid Insurance Group, Shoe Sensation

08/28/2026

Congratulations to McDonough Telephone Cooperative - MTC! 🎉

For 75 years, MTC has been helping people, businesses, and communities across our region. Their continued investment in local infrastructure and technology is helping our communities grow and stay connected. We’re grateful for MTC’s continued investment in McDonough County, Illinois and look forward to seeing the impact of their work for years to come.

08/24/2026

Nacho average news-- Los Charros is officially OPEN in Bushnell, Illinois! 👏🏻🌮🌯

UPDATE: Please call ahead for all to-go orders
(309) 237-3976. You may use the drive thru for pick up.

The day has finally come—we’re open! Seating is limited, but our drive-thru window is available for takeout. Please excuse the sign—we’ll update it this week. Thank you for your patience and support!

Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm
Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm

08/03/2026

A big THANK YOU to our investors who renewed their contributions in July! 🎉 Your continued investment helps us support business growth, attract new opportunities, and strengthen our communities. 🌱

TimbukTech Inc, Pumo Insurance Agency, United Community Bank, Walmart Macomb, City of Macomb, IL, Hein Construction Co., Inc. , Biagini Law, Woodforest National Bank

07/31/2026

Happy Anniversary to Shoe Sensation in Macomb! 🎉👟 One year of helping our community put its best foot forward!

07/27/2026

Mark your calendar--- The Busted Cup Brewery - Macomb is having their Grand Opening Celebration on August 22nd.

Mark your calendars! Join us for our Grand Opening Celebration at The Busted Cup Taproom in Macomb!

We're planning an afternoon full of great beer, great food, games, giveaways, and more. Stay tuned because we'll be sharing all the exciting details soon. You won't want to miss it!

07/24/2026

We can all cheers to this! 🍻 The Busted Cup Brewery - Macomb is opening August 3rd!

Want to win a $100 Busted Cup gift card? Here's how:
- Like this post on the Macomb page
- Share this post from the Macomb page

Please note: Likes and shares on the Burlington page will not count. To be entered, you must like and share the original post on The Busted Cup Brewery – Macomb page.

We'll randomly draw one winner on August 3rd!

Want to learn more about our new taproom? Check out our press release here: https://bustedcup.com/events

07/14/2026

The search is over. The future has a new name.
Watch Spoon River College welcome their new President tomorrow at 10AM. 📒✏️

📣 The big announcement is almost here!

Join us Wednesday, July 15, when we announce the next president of Spoon River College. We look forward to sharing this exciting moment with everyone in our community.

You can watch the announcement live at 10 a.m. on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/

07/01/2026

A BIG thank you to our members who renewed in June! Your continued investment supports economic growth and helps create opportunities that benefit all of McDonough County, Illinois. 🌱

McDonough Telephone Cooperative - MTC, WIEDA - Western Illinois Economic Development Authority, Graham Health System, Laverdiere Construction, Terrill Title Co., Inc. (a West State Title Company), Midwest Control Products

06/18/2026

Looking for a career that takes you to new heights? ✈️

Jet Air, Inc. is helping individuals pursue careers and hobbies in aviation through its flight training programs right here in Macomb, Illinois.

🔗https://jetairinc.com/training/

Jet Air, Inc. offers pilot training, flying lessons and other aircraft services. Earn your Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot License or Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII) designations.