“Facing the Storm” Memorial

Facing The Storm Monument

Chandler Park in downtown Macomb contains numerous statues many honoring deserving citizens   including a memorial dedicated to the pioneering women of social activism in McDonough County. Dedicated in 2015, “Facing the Storm” created by the  Women’s Memorial Committee which is part of the GFWC Macomb Women’s Club, which worked on the project with assistance from the…

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Destination 6 Pro Wrestling

Destination 6 Pro Wrestling Macomb, IL

Destination 6 Professional Wrestling brings the thrills an excitement of the sport to its new base of action in Macomb, IL. Converting a former Baptist Church into an arena, Destination 6 presents multi-bout matches monthly on Saturday nights. Destination Six Pro Wrestling moved to Illinois from Barstow, California in June of 2022 to run their first…

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Underground Railroad In McDonough County

Allison Family Farm - Underground RailRoad "Station"

The Illinois leg of the famous Underground Railroad  ran directly through McDonough County from it’s origin in Quincy, IL where slaves arriving clandestinely from the Southern Confederate States via the Mississippi River stopped seeking refuge in free Northern Union States and Canada.  The County’s two most prominent conductors on the “railroad” were the Allison and Blazer families. As of…

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Prairie Land Conservatory – Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary

Founded in 2008, the mission of Prairie Land Conservancy is to preserve wildlife habitat, open space, natural areas and sustainable agricultural land within west-central Illinois. They are a division of Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development. Prairie Land Conservancy is currently working to restore 200 acres of woodland at Wigwam Hollow Bird Sanctuary in  Macomb,…

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Tractor Town – Mosaic Tractor

Tractor Town Macomb

The Tractor Town project was created by artist and teacher Kelley Quinn to bring focus and awareness to tractor and rural roadway safety, celebrate the rural roots of the region, and to extend Macomb’s developing arts corridor. The first of what is hoped to be many tractors throughout the Macomb and McDonough County Forgottonia district, is…

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Looking For Lincoln Self-Guided Tour

Stickle Half-Way House Lincoln #3

Through the Looking For Lincoln offices in Springfield, IL and the U.S. National Parks Service, Macomb celebrates it’s designation as an Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area by way of it’s Looking For Lincoln Self-Guided Tour. This unique attraction allows users to experience 10 significant sites throughout Unforgettable Forgottonia‘s Macomb and McDonough County directly related and pertaining to Abraham Lincoln…

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Windy City Cannabis – Macomb

Windy City Cannabis Macomb

Windy City Cannabis is McDonough County‘s local dispensary.  Located just a few blocks from both Macomb’s Historic Downtown Square and the Western Illinois University campus, Windy City carries a large variety of recreational adult-use cannabis and marijuana products in order to fit the unique needs of each individual. Windy City prides themselves in having a deep…

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Everly Park – Macomb

With over 30 acres of naturally cultivating green space, Everly Park is a perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and grind of the day. The park boast four shelter houses fully prepared to make any picnic, celebration or special day to remember. Three of the shelters include volleyball nets. Everly is also home to the back nine…

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