Macomb Library Still Short of Goal
The Macomb Public Library has just two weeks left to finish raising $794,025, which would allow it to secure a state grant worth $2.38 million.
View ArticleMacomb Library Prepping for Improvements
Now that its fundraising goal has been met, the Macomb Public Library needs to determine the timeline for its renovation and expansion project.
View ArticleMcDonough Co. Libraries Secure Money For Improvements
The Macomb Public Library and the Colchester District Library are receiving state funds for renovations and expansion.
View ArticleConstruction Crews Busy in Downtown Macomb
Public and privately financed construction projects will change and improve the look of downtown Macomb.
View ArticleRecycling Effort Gets Books Back Into Community
A free book rack at the Macomb Amtrak station has been providing reading material to travelers for 10 years.
View ArticleMacomb Public Library Fundraising Update
This week on Emphasis, Rich Egger’s guests are Macomb Public Library Director Dennis Danowski and Capital Campaign Co-Chairs Melissa Inman and Judy Kerr.They talk about the campaign to raise $794,025...
View ArticleMatching Challenge for Macomb Library
The Macomb Public Library has raised half of the money it needs to qualify for a state grant, and is now being challenged by an anonymous donor to maintain the momentum.Capital Campaign Co-Chair Judy...
View ArticleMacomb Library Group Marks Milestone
Friends of the Macomb Public Library District will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a dinner followed by a presentation from author John Hallwas.
View ArticleMacomb Public Library Goal Within Reach
The Macomb Public Library is inching closer to the local fundraising goal as part of the plan to build an addition to its Carnegie building.
View ArticleFree Little Library Open In Macomb
The McDonough County YMCA is the site of a new "free little library." The shelves will house mostly children’s book.
View ArticleWorld Book Night Comes to Macomb
Devotees of the written word will share their passion and free books April 23rd. It's the first World Book Night in the United States.Macomb is one of 5,000 U.S. communities chosen to take part. The...
View ArticleWorld Book Night Comes to Macomb
Devotees of the written word will share their passion and free books April 23rd. It's the first World Book Night in the United States.Macomb is one of 5,000 U.S. communities chosen to take part. The...
View ArticleBig Campaign Push by Macomb Public Library
Money from Andrew Carnegie helped build the Macomb Public Library building more than 100 years ago. Now the library board is asking you for money so the building might last another 100 years.A...
View ArticleIn The Tri States
A look back at the top stories and features from the Tri States Public Radio news department from October 2012. Monmouth was the only municipality to receive a grant from the inaugural Illinois...
View ArticleMacomb's Library Expansion Opens
The Macomb Public Library is now double its original size thanks to a two story, 10,000 square foot addition. A large children's library takes up most of the first floor of the addition.
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