Events Calendar

MACOMB, IL- The City of Macomb is excited to bring back the Lights & Sights Holiday Bus Tour. To
spread holiday cheer to all Macomb residents, the City is partnering with Go-West and the Public
Transportation Department to offer a free holiday bus ride through the residential Tour of Lights
displays. Participants will board the bus at the City of Macomb City Center at 6:30pm. The tour is
expected to last 45 minutes to 1 hour.
This festive event will be held twice throughout the month of December. The first ride is set for
Thursday, December 11 and the second on Thursday, December 18. Residents wishing to participate in
the Lights & Sights Holiday Bus Tour must sign up on the City of Macomb Community Calendar. Seats are
limited. All children must be with an adult. There will be no stops on the tour.
“We look forward to continuing this holiday initiative as a way for our community members, who may
be familiar with the Macomb’s public transportation system, to experience some extra Christmas cheer
this season” said Savannah Ballard, Marketing and Downtown Development Director. “With the help of
the residents who have decorated their homes for the holiday season and submitted their addresses to
the Tour of Lights, we have the opportunity to ensure those who want to see the lights, will have the
chance to do so” added Ballard.
For families who wish to individually drive through the Tour of Lights, the full list of addresses has been
posted to the City of Macomb Website. Residents are welcome to drive the tour at any time throughout
the holiday season and vote for their favorite display using the following link:
https://bit.ly/MacombLights2025.

MACOMB, IL- The City of Macomb invites residents and business owners to take part in the
sixth annual Tour of Lights. We are looking for local homes and businesses that decorate for the
holiday season to submit their addresses, allowing area families to enjoy the festive displays.
To participate, please send decorated addresses to sballard@cityofmacomb.com or call 309-
575-3015 by Monday, December 1, 2025. “All are welcome to send in an address for the Tour
of Lights; it is not limited to just extravagant displays.”, said Marketing and Downtown
Development Director, Savannah Ballard.
This year, those who wish to view the Tour of Lights will have the opportunity to vote for their
favorite holiday light display. Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificates will be
awarded to the top three displays. A voting link will be provided once all decorated addresses
have been submitted.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for those that take time to share the holiday spirit to make
sure their efforts are fully appreciated”, said Macomb Mayor Michael Inman. The City of
Macomb annually partners will the Community News Brief to publish the Tour of Lights to bring
Holiday Cheer to residents and visitors.

The Jacksonville Area Museum’s annual “Building with Brick – The Art of LEGO” exhibit featuring more than 120 entries opens to the public on Wednesday, December 3 and will run through February 28, 2026. The exhibit may be viewed during the museum’s normal hours of operation on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

This fourth-annual exhibit features original and LEGO kit creations from all ages. Prizes based on public voting will be awarded in five categories: Kit Build for all ages, Jacksonville 200th (to commemorate the city’s bicentennial) for all ages, Original Build ages 13 and up, Original Build ages 8 – 12, and Original Build ages 0 – 7.

This exhibit is one of the most popular events each year at the museum. LEGO gift cards worth $100 will be awarded to those receiving the most public votes. Visitors may vote once per day and must do so in person at the museum.

Featuring original works of ceramics, prints, jewelry, photography and more. A portion of the proceeds provide financial support for the student

MACOMB, IL- The City of Macomb Tour of Lights is ready for holiday viewing by visitors
and community members. This year, those who tour the lights can vote for their favorite
display by using the following JotForm link: https://bit.ly/MacombLights2025. Only one
submission will be accepted per voter.
Voting is now open and will continue until Saturday, December 27, 2025. The top three
residential addresses with the highest number of community votes will receive Chamber
of Commerce gift certificates: $75 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third
place. The winning addresses will be announced on Tuesday, December 30.
“We are grateful to all the residents who submitted their addresses for this year's Tour of
Lights. We’re especially excited to continue a way for the community to get involved with
this year’s voting feature. We encourage everyone to take a drive through the Tour of
Lights and enjoy a fun way to spread holiday cheer this season,” shared Savannah
Ballard, Marketing and Downtown Development Director.
The City of Macomb Tour of Lights is brought to you annually by the City of Macomb and
the Community News Brief to publish the decorated addresses for all to visit.

Annual Holiday concert featuring
Amanda Manheim, Soprano
Eric Danielson, Bass
Roger Hatteberg, piano and organ
Jeffrey Phillips, violin
This event is free and open to the public

The city of Burlington invites you to recognize the dedication and the hard work of the West Burlington Elected Officials and those who have volunteered on City Boards and Commissions in 2025.

MACOMB, IL- The City of Macomb is excited to bring back the Lights & Sights Holiday Bus Tour. To
spread holiday cheer to all Macomb residents, the City is partnering with Go-West and the Public
Transportation Department to offer a free holiday bus ride through the residential Tour of Lights
displays. Participants will board the bus at the City of Macomb City Center at 6:30pm. The tour is
expected to last 45 minutes to 1 hour.
This festive event will be held twice throughout the month of December. The first ride is set for
Thursday, December 11 and the second on Thursday, December 18. Residents wishing to participate in
the Lights & Sights Holiday Bus Tour must sign up on the City of Macomb Community Calendar. Seats are
limited. All children must be with an adult. There will be no stops on the tour.
“We look forward to continuing this holiday initiative as a way for our community members, who may
be familiar with the Macomb’s public transportation system, to experience some extra Christmas cheer
this season” said Savannah Ballard, Marketing and Downtown Development Director. “With the help of
the residents who have decorated their homes for the holiday season and submitted their addresses to
the Tour of Lights, we have the opportunity to ensure those who want to see the lights, will have the
chance to do so” added Ballard.
For families who wish to individually drive through the Tour of Lights, the full list of addresses has been
posted to the City of Macomb Website. Residents are welcome to drive the tour at any time throughout
the holiday season and vote for their favorite display using the following link:
https://bit.ly/MacombLights2025.

MACOMB, IL- The City of Macomb invites residents and business owners to take part in the
sixth annual Tour of Lights. We are looking for local homes and businesses that decorate for the
holiday season to submit their addresses, allowing area families to enjoy the festive displays.
To participate, please send decorated addresses to sballard@cityofmacomb.com or call 309-
575-3015 by Monday, December 1, 2025. “All are welcome to send in an address for the Tour
of Lights; it is not limited to just extravagant displays.”, said Marketing and Downtown
Development Director, Savannah Ballard.
This year, those who wish to view the Tour of Lights will have the opportunity to vote for their
favorite holiday light display. Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificates will be
awarded to the top three displays. A voting link will be provided once all decorated addresses
have been submitted.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for those that take time to share the holiday spirit to make
sure their efforts are fully appreciated”, said Macomb Mayor Michael Inman. The City of
Macomb annually partners will the Community News Brief to publish the Tour of Lights to bring
Holiday Cheer to residents and visitors.

The Jacksonville Area Museum’s annual “Building with Brick – The Art of LEGO” exhibit featuring more than 120 entries opens to the public on Wednesday, December 3 and will run through February 28, 2026. The exhibit may be viewed during the museum’s normal hours of operation on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

This fourth-annual exhibit features original and LEGO kit creations from all ages. Prizes based on public voting will be awarded in five categories: Kit Build for all ages, Jacksonville 200th (to commemorate the city’s bicentennial) for all ages, Original Build ages 13 and up, Original Build ages 8 – 12, and Original Build ages 0 – 7.

This exhibit is one of the most popular events each year at the museum. LEGO gift cards worth $100 will be awarded to those receiving the most public votes. Visitors may vote once per day and must do so in person at the museum.