Voice Correspondent
MACOMB Mayor Mike Inman said last week that coronavirus vaccinations had been completed at all nursing homes in Macomb. Employees of CVS Pharmacy and Walgreen Drug Store gave those shots.
The mayor spoke at Macomb City Hall and his comments were posted to the city s YouTube channel. He said it will be several more weeks before members of the general public will receive vaccination information from the McDonough County Health Department.
Inman said that the Illinois Department of Public Health has scheduled three more days of COVID-19 testing in Macomb. Testing will be done, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Tanner Hall Circle on the Western Illinois University campus, on Friday, January 15, Saturday, January 23, and Sunday, January 24.
Historical magazine recognizes Rev. C.T. Vivian
Steven Barnum
Voice Correspondent
MACOMB The Illinois State Historical Society featured Rev. C.T. Vivian in a recent publication in the Illinois Heritage magazine.
The magazine recognized Vivian, Civil Rights activist and Macomb native who died in July, for dedicating his life to advocating for social and racial justice. They highlight his achievements, including leading nonviolent protests, creating civil rights organizations, and becoming an advisor to Martin Luther King.
The civil rights leader was a native of Macomb, where he lived and attended school. In September, city leaders honored Vivian by unveiling a historical marker at the site of his former home on East Adams Street.
Devon Greene
Voice Correspondent
MACOMB With the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rise, the city of Macomb has had to adapt and change their schedule for the holiday season.
One alternative activity that the Downtown Development Center and local government is encouraging those who are looking for something to do is the Macomb Tour of Lights.
The Tour of Lights began on Dec. 7 and will continue throughout the month until Dec. 25. There are currently 27 local homes on the tour list for visitors to stop by and take a look at their holiday lighting display across the city and several businesses across Macomb.