Officers Killed by suspect in 1930
One November 29, 1930, three police officers were shot and killed near the southwest corner of the town square. The killer was a burglar and car… Read More »Officers Killed by suspect in 1930
People
Alexander Macomb
The town of Macomb, Illinois, is named after General Alexander Macomb (April 3, 1782 – June 25, 1841). Who was this General? Alexander Macomb was… Read More »Alexander Macomb
Joseph Pech
Joseph Pech was born in 1827, and was an Austrian who learned the pottery trade in Vienna. He immigrated to America in 1852 and settled… Read More »Joseph Pech
An interview with Semenya McCord
This September marks the 14th year the Al Sears Jazz Festival will be presented in Macomb. Over the years the festival has grown, finding creative… Read More »An interview with Semenya McCord
C. V. Chandler
Charles Vilasco Chandler helped develop Macomb in the 19th century. In fact, Chandler acquired land in town to develop a park and in 1879 he… Read More »C. V. Chandler
- « Previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4