Kristin Terry, Director, Macomb Downtown Development
MACOMB, IL-City of Macomb Office of Downtown Development recognizes Mr. Sweeper as a Historic Downtown Legacy Business Enterprise.
Mr. Sweeper, located at 204 N. Lafayette Street, has been locally owned and operated by Lowell and Janet Armstrong since 1986. Mr. Sweeper repairs most brands, sells new and refurbished vacuums and has all the cleaning accessories and products that you need right here in Historic Downtown Macomb.
“Thank you for your 35 years commitment to Downtown Macomb,” stated Downtown Development Director, Kristin Terry.
So far City of Macomb Downtown Development has awarded 18 businesses with the Historic Downtown Legacy Business Award, which includes Purdum Electric, Diamond Den, Citizens Bank, Terrill Title, Sir Lawrence’s Barbershop, Dick’s Barbershop, Nelson’s Clothing Store, Pumo Insurance, Gumbart’s, MidAmerica National Bank, Purdum, Gray, Ingledue, Beck Inc., Engraving by Lin, Flack, McRaven
Online Only Events
Story Time, Macomb Public Library YouTube channel.
Spring Wanderings Field Trips, Virtual field trips for students at 4-5 p.m. Every Wednesday (elementary school) Thursday (junior high/middle school) and Friday (high school). Sign up on the ROE website at https://www.roe26.net/winter-wanderings
In-Person Events
Daily
MDH drive-thru testing and specimen collection, M-F 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., McDonough District Hospital, 521 E. Grant St., Macomb. COVID-19, Flu (in season), Strep, RSV testing, adult and pediatric blood draws and more. Call 309-8361753 to pre-register.
Thursdays
Studio Passport in Clay, Macomb Park District. 4 to 6 p.m. drop off and pick up at ceramics studio at 1406 N. Randolph St. $50 registration fee.
Downtown renovation grant awarded to Macomb Arts Center
Kristin Terry, Macomb Downtown Development
MACOMB Nan Crossman, Macomb Arts Center Executive Director and Anne Burton, MAC Treasurer were presented with a check for $12,492.69 for the completion of renovation work at 25 East Side Square.
The improvement project included removing and replacing the first and second floor windows. The plywood was removed and replaced with period appropriate glass/metal panel windows exposing the original window openings on the second story of the building.
The Downtown Renovation Grant program is funded through the Downtown TIP (Tax Increment Finance) District.
“The Downtown Renovation Grant Program was specifically designed to incentivize private property owners to maintain and renovate properties in our Historic Downtown,” Macomb Mayor Mike Inman said. “We are very pleased the Macomb Arts Center took this opportunity to collaborate with the City on making these dramatic improvements