Submitted by Jodi Pospeschil, University Relations
Western Illinois University
MACOMB A public art project, slated to be unveiled near downtown Macomb in the coming weeks, is more than just a piece to be viewed and appreciated. It s a tribute; it s a reminder; and it s a local civic movement created to remind motorists to watch for agricultural machinery on the roadway.
Tractor Town Macomb began as an organization just two years ago after Macomb-area farmer Tim Sullivan was struck May 22, 2019, on U.S. Route 67, north of Macomb, as he drove his tractor northbound on the four-lane highway. He passed away the following day.