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Macomb teachers, school board ratify new contract
The Macomb School District is starting its new fiscal year with a new contract in place for teachers. The four-year pact gives teachers a 3.25% pay raise in year one. The raise is 3.5% in each following year. The new contract also includes salary step increases. Superintendent Patrick Twomey said...
City of Macomb and WIU announce plans for Independence Day celebration
MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb and Western Illinois University are offering its annual Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 4. The fireworks display will take place on Vince Grady Field, and the community can enjoy the display by watching from Q-Lot on the Western Illinois University campus. Q-lot is on University Drive on the east side of Western Hall. Gates will open at 8 p.m., and the fireworks display will begin at approximately 9 p.m.
2024 Fallen Soldiers 5K Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 13th running of the Fallen Soldiers 5K. The 2024 run/walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 2 on the Western Illinois University Macomb campus. The event honors members of the armed forces, as well as two fallen soldiers and WIU alumni, Capt. Derek Dobogai and Lt. Col. Robert Baldwin.
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