Macomb Journal News Today

Over four decades ago, a young journalist and cartoonist named Arnie Gatton initiated a project recently discovered in the Keokuk Public Library collections by current Daily Gate City (DGC) staff.

The Community News Brief is harnessing the journalism expertise that’s still in Macomb to fill the local newspaper void.

The Community News Brief is harnessing the journalism expertise still in Macomb to fill a local news void.

The Community News Brief is harnessing the journalism expertise still in Macomb to fill a local news void.

When the local newspaper withers away, what replaces it? Often, it's nothing.

Darcie Shinberger, assistant vice president for University Communications and Marketing at Western Illinois University, will retire after 30 years of service, effective Dec. 31. A reception will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 in the Sherman Hall Auditorium (third floor).

Heritage Days this year promises both standbys and

Unforgettable Forgottonia bought a 1939 edition of The Landlord’s Game early this year for a bit more than $1,000.

The desecration of a Black childs grave in the 1870s in McDonough County sparked outrage and prompted a courageous response by journalists.