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Illinois Election Results - Cities/Villages

Jason Parrott — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:29:01 +0000

The results of city/village races from throughout west-central Illinois during the April 9, 2013 election.

Pieta Brown and the Sawdust Collective with guest Chris Vallillo- 7:30pm June 15, at The Grand

Tri States Public Radio — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:57:13 +0000

Pieta Brown was born in Iowa City, Iowa in 1973. Her early upbringing was in Iowa. There, Brown was exposed to traditional and rural folk music through her father, singer songwriter Greg Brown. Brown spent her childhood living in 17 different residences between Iowa and Alabama. While living with her mother in Alabama, Brown began writing poetry and composing instrumental songs on piano.

Sally Barris- September 28, 2013 in the TSPR Performance Studio

Tri States Public Radio — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:56:21 +0000

Sally Barris is an A-list Nashville songwriter who has had songs covered by such top-level artists as Kathy Mattea, Martina McBride, and Lee Ann Womack. Her song “Let The Wind Chase You”, recorded by Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban, received a Grammy nomination for vocal collaboration in 2009.

The Honey Dewdrops- October 26, 2013 at The Buchanan Center for the Arts

Tri States Public Radio — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:53:41 +0000

The Honey Dewdrops are the Virginia-based roots duet of Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish. With a blend of new Americana and traditional folk music, they create inspired songs that are rooted in the experience and lives of people. The songs they write shine with energy and emotion through intimate performances with a handful of acoustic instruments and tightly layered harmonies.

Petra van Nuis and Andy Brown- December 7, 2013 in the TSPR Performance Studio

Tri States Public Radio — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:52:22 +0000

The pairing of jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown is one of those rare combinations where all parts seem to fit. As high school sweethearts at a performing arts school in Cincinnati, Petra and Andy grew up together as artists.

Mistake Increases Cost for Macomb Project

Rich Egger — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:05:02 +0000

How much is a paperwork mistake worth? In the case of a Macomb road project, the answer is about $125,000.

The project calls for improvements to the intersection of Bower Road and Route 136. The work will be paid for by the city, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and a grant through the Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP).

The original low bid of $969,922 came from Laverdiere Construction.

City Tree Farm Possible for Macomb

Rich Egger — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 22:45:00 +0000

Older cities generally have some older trees. A city council member suggested Macomb be prepared for the replacement process by starting a tree farm.

Alderman At Large Dennis Moon said Macomb could use some city-owned land just east of Oakwood Cemetery to plant the trees.

"The newer part of Oakwood needs some trees. The older part is losing a lot of its trees because of storm damage and they are getting some age on them," Moon said.

Macomb Bridge Replacement Details Released

Rich Egger — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 03:53:03 +0000

More information is now known about plans to replace the Wigwam Hollow Road bridge in Macomb.

A public hearing on the project was held during the City Council's September 4 meeting. Eric Moe of McClure Engineering said the bridge will be widened from 20 feet to 30 feet. A sidewalk will be added on the east side for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Moe said the bridge will be doubled in length to 200 feet. It will stretch from Jana Road to Woodland Lane. He said the new length will prevent floodwaters from topping the bridge.

Higher Fines Possible in Macomb

Rich Egger — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:50:23 +0000

It could soon cost more if you violate certain ordinances in Macomb.

City staff researched the fines charged in other college towns in Illinois and drafted a proposal for aldermen to review.

“We're not trying to target anybody unless they target us,” said Seventh Ward Alderman Clay Hinderliter. “If they choose to do the right thing, everything will be fine.”

Aldermen will hold first reading of the changes on Tuesday, September 4.

For the most part, the fines will increase $50 if aldermen approve the changes.

Changes Possible for Macomb Facade Program

Rich Egger — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:10:00 +0000

Aldermen are reviewing whether to alter the Facade Forgivable Loan Program based on recommendations from the City Council's Community Development Committee.

One proposal is to increase the city's share of the costs for facade improvements from 50% to 66%.

“That would mean if somebody had a $30,000 project, they could get $20,000 of that from us and $10,00 of their own money. If that's not incentive enough to put on their best face, I don't know what else we can do,” said Seventh Ward Alderman Clay Hinderliter.