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6Events this week
2Free things to do
71New spots
88New stories

● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Macomb

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 6 events, day by day →

Moonlight Meander

Saturday 6pm · Lakeview Nature Area & Center

The Office Basco, IL Adult Halloween Party

Saturday 8pm · The Office

Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney

Sunday 7pm · The Legacy Theater

National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Wednesday 2pm · Brophy Hall · Free

Shut Up & Write!

Thursday 5:30pm · Macomb Creative Collab

New in Macomb

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Chandler Park

Parks & Outdoors

Meet at the gazebo: Chandler Park sits at the heart of town, with original brick sidewalks, an iconic gazebo, and century-old trees.

visitforgottonia.com ↗

Los Charros

Restaurants

Weeknight dinner saver: From weeknight cravings to casual catch-ups, Los Charros is the low-key spot locals lean on for comforting Mexican staples and friendly, fast service.

facebook.com ↗

Manbehindthechair

Beauty

Fresh cut, zero fuss: Manbehindthechair is the local barber you bookmark when you want a clean, dependable haircut without the runaround.

manbehindthechair.booksy.com ↗

Macomb’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Macomb’s best →

Most read in Macomb

The five stories Macomb readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. WIU to Host Nursing Advocacy Day Feb. 5

    WIU has awarded its 2026 Town & Gown and Honorary Alumni Awards to Director of Legislative and Community Initiatives John Meixner and retired WIU Men's Soccer Head Coach Eric Johnson.

    Full story at wiu.edu ↗

  2. Push For Year-Round DST Intensifies: What IL Lawmakers Say

    President Donald Trump is increasing pressure on the U.S.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  3. New 'Be Here Now' billboard in Macomb welcomes residents, visitors

    A public art installation by Macomb native Tanner Woodford, Illinois, has been unveiled on U.S.

    Full story at galesburg.com ↗

  4. Macomb ready to partner with master developer for sports complex project

    Macomb, Illinois, is set to partner with Russell Construction for its proposed economic development project, anchored by a sports complex.

    Full story at tspr.org ↗

  5. Governor JB Pritzker Urges Illinoisans to Take Steps to Stay Cyber Safe this October

    Governor JB Pritzker has declared October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Illinois, urging Illinoisans to take proactive steps to strengthen their online safety and protect personal information.

    Full story at 1043theparty.com ↗

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