Macomb, Illinois

About Macomb

Set in the western part of Illinois, Macomb is a close-knit town, home to 14,765 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Macomb is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.68 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,382 residents per square mile.

📰 Macomb News Today

• WIU Launches Dual Enrollment Plus Pilot Program With Macomb High School Western Illinois University · Aug 13
• Illinois High School Association IHSA · Aug 14
• Michael Y. Burnham Obituary (1955 - 2026) - Macomb, IL - WGEM Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Janice J. Wayland Obituary McDonough County Voice · Aug 3
• Virginia Lee Nelson Obituary Feb 9, 2021 Printy Funeral Home · Aug 7

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Macomb Unique

• Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 14,765.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Macomb

• Gelsosomo's Pizza — italian
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Chick's On The Square — american
• Hometown Cafe
• Hong Kong Express — chinese
• International Sandwich Shop — sandwich
• Italian Express — italian
• Jackson Street Pub — american
• Larry A's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Western Illinois Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Macomb

• Alumni Plaza reviews ★
• Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center reviews ★
• Campus Mall reviews ★
• Cardinal Court reviews ★
• Chandler Park reviews ★
• Citizen's Bank Clock Tower Plaza reviews ★
• Compton Park reviews ★
• Derry Park reviews ★
• Downing Park;Downing Ball Park reviews ★
• Everly Park reviews ★
• Glenwood Park reviews ★
• Gumbart Woods reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Macomb

• Edison Elementary School
• Lincoln Elem School
• MacArthur Early Childhood Center
• Macomb Middle School
• Macomb Senior High School
• Project Insight
• ROYALS Academy Macomb
• ROYALS RSSP Macomb
• WCISEC HS ED
• Western Area Career System 265

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Mc Donough District Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Macomb

🏘️ Nearby Communities