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Macomb (Template:IPAc-en) is a city in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref> It is situated in western Illinois, about Template:Convert southwest of Peoria.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 15,051,<ref name="Census 2020"/> down 22% from 19,288 in 2010. Macomb is the home of Western Illinois University.

History

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Origin

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A Carnegie library, Macomb, Illinois

First settled in 1829 on a site tentatively named "Washington", the town was officially founded in 1830 as the county seat of McDonough County and given the name "Macomb" after Alexander Macomb,<ref name=":0">Template:Cite book</ref> a general in the War of 1812. War veterans were given land grants in the Macomb area, which was part of the "Military Tract" set aside by Congress. In 1855 the Northern Cross Railroad, a predecessor to the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, was constructed through Macomb, leading to a rise in the town's population. On April 24, 1899, the Western Illinois State Normal School, currently Western Illinois University, was founded in Macomb. Representative Lawrence Sherman was instrumental in locating the school in Macomb.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> In 1903 the Macomb and Western Illinois Railway was built from Macomb to nearby Industry and Littleton by local financier Charles V. Chandler, though this railroad was abandoned in 1930. In 1918, construction on Illinois Route 3 was begun as a state financed highway from Cairo to Rock Island through Macomb; in the late 1920s U.S. Route 67 was extended along this route to Dubuque, Iowa.

Presidential visits

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Macomb has been visited by several US Presidents over the years. Ulysses S. Grant, Andrew Johnson, Rutherford B. Hayes, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt have all made short addresses in Macomb. On two occasions, Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama addressed large audiences prior to their election as president. Obama was stumping for the U.S. Senate at the time, meaning a president or presidential nominee has not visited Macomb in 109 years and counting.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

St. Louis Rams summer camp

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The WIU campus and its Hanson Field Stadium were home to the St. Louis Rams' football summer training camp from 1996 to 2004. In 2005, the Rams decided to move summer training to their own facilities in St. Louis, Missouri, ending the nine-year relationship.<ref>Wagoner, Nick. "Rams Move Training Camp Back to St. Louis," April 24, 2005 (accessed January 30, 2007). Template:Webarchive</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Colts Drum and Bugle Corp Summer Camp

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WIU's Hanson Field was home to the Colts' summer training camp in 2023.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The nine-time Drum Corps International (DCI) World Class Finalist, from Dubuque, IA are a group of 160 high school- and college-aged musicians, plus 40 staff members and support team members. They train, work, and live on the WIU campus for three weeks. Members live in the residence halls and practice at Hanson Field.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Minor league baseball

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Macomb was home to the Macomb Potters, who played as members of the Class D level Illinois-Missouri League in 1909 and 1910. The team also hosted two exhibition games against the Chicago Cubs. The Potters began play after local fans raised funds to start the team.<ref name="auto3">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="auto2">Template:Cite web</ref>

On Friday, June 18, 1909, the Macomb Potters hosted an exhibition game against the defending World Series Champion Chicago Cubs. The game was scheduled with the agreement that the Cubs would feature their regular lineup. The selected date allowed the Cubs to play in between the Cubs' series with the Brooklyn Superbas. The game was advertised as “the greatest day in the baseball history of McDonough County,” in a large advertisement placed in the June 17, 1909 Macomb Daily Journal. The teams took infield at 2:30 p.m., with the game starting at 3:00 p.m. In front of 2,964 fans, the Cubs beat the Potters 6–0. Admission was $1.00 per ticket. After the game, each team split the gate money minus expenses and each club received $971.50.<ref name="auto3"/><ref name="auto4">Template:Cite web</ref>

During the 1910 season, the Macomb Potters and the Chicago Cubs played a second exhibition game in Macomb. The 1910 game was won by the Cubs 5–0.<ref name="auto3"/>

Geography

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The East Fork Lamoine River flows past the northern part of the city.

U.S. Routes 67 and 136 pass through the city. They enter the city together from east on Jackson Street and split at the city center, US 67 turning north on Lafayette Street, and US 136 continuing west on Jackson Street. US 67 leads north Template:Convert to Monmouth and south Template:Convert to Rushville, while US 136 leads east Template:Convert to Havana and west Template:Convert to Keokuk, Iowa.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Macomb has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert are land and Template:Convert, or 3.91%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2022"/>

Demographics

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2020 census

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Macomb city, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition
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Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>Template:Cite web</ref> Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:Partial<ref name=2020CensusP2>Template:Cite web</ref> % 2000 % 2010 Template:Partial
White alone (NH) 16,241 16,145 11,684 87.51% 83.70% 77.63%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,090 1,527 1,406 5.87% 7.92% 9.34%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 24 28 34 0.13% 0.15% 0.23%
Asian alone (NH) 566 462 472 3.05% 2.40% 3.14%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 5 1 2 0.03% 0.01% 0.01%
Other race alone (NH) 11 17 54 0.06% 0.09% 0.36%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 232 408 617 1.25% 2.12% 4.10%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 389 700 782 2.10% 3.63% 5.20%
Total 18,558 19,288 15,051 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%


2000 census

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As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 18,558 people, 6,575 households, and 2,952 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 7,037 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 88.73% White, 5.93% African American, 3.06% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. 2.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,575 households, out of which 19.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.1% were non-families. 38.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.77.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 12.6% under the age of 18, 42.9% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 14.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,994, and the median income for a family was $42,069. Males had a median income of $27,663 versus $21,780 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,470. 29.1% of the population and 12.2% of families were below the poverty line. 22.8% of those under the age of 18 and 8.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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Outline of the Township area and the City of Macomb in McDonough County

Economy

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Major Manufacturers:

Arts and culture

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Macomb is home to the annual McDonough County Fair, which typically runs for a week in the summer. The fair includes animal showings, and more. The fair is held at the fairgrounds located at 3022 W Jackson St.

Museums and libraries

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  • Macomb Public Library
  • Spoon River College Library
  • WIU Malpass Library
  • WIU Curriculum Library
  • WIU Music Library
  • Western Illinois Museum<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
  • WIU Museum of Geology
  • WIU University Art Gallery

Parks and recreation

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  • Harry Mussatto Golf Course
  • Lakeview Nature Center
  • Macomb Park District
    • Glenwood Pool
    • Ball Fore
  • Spring Lake Park

Education

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Sherman Hall, 2006

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  • St. Paul Catholic School (PreK–6)

Media

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Newspapers

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Filmings in Macomb

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Infrastructure

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Transportation

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Highways

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Airport

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Macomb is served by the Macomb Municipal Airport. Which is approximately Template:Convert north of Macomb.

Mass Transit

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Rail

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Healthcare

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  • McDonough District Hospital, is located in Macomb and has been serving McDonough County and surrounding counties since 1958.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Historical Road Names

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Following suit from its being named after General Alexander Macomb,<ref name=":0" /> a general in the War of 1812, Macomb makes tributes to other historical generals in its street names. The town has a Grant, Lafayette, McArthur, and Johnson Streets.

Notable people

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See also

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References

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