Dean Torreson

Scott Coker grew up in Macomb. After college, he worked at NTN Bower and Western Illinois University before becoming the city's public works director a…

The buildings that once housed Kmart, JCPenney, and Farm King sit vacant on the city's east side, though the mayor said it's not from a lack of trying.“We…

The YMCA of McDonough County said it has big plans for Macomb's only public swimming pool when it takes over operations next summer. The city of Macomb…

Aldermen are reviewing recommendations to close a projected $540,000 shortfall in the city's General Fund for the current fiscal year, which began May 1.…

McDonough District Hospital has run the ambulance service in McDonough County since the 1970s. But the MDH Board of Directors voted Monday night to switch…

The city of Macomb will spend more money than it brings in its new budget year that began Monday, May 1. City revenues are down and some expenses…

There’s some debate over how the city of the Macomb should spend its share of profits from Spring Lake Park.The city pays Ryan Hansen of Spring Lake…

The street that goes through the heart of the Western Illinois University is in poor condition right now. All the traffic -- especially from buses and…

Macomb is turning to a familiar face to temporarily fill a key leadership role at city hall. The city has been without a city administrator for about two…

Friday, March 4 was the final day on the job for Macomb City Administrator Dean Torreson, who retired after eight years in western Illinois and more than…