Community News Brief & Market

McDonough Democrat, Inc is the parent company comprised of two smaller businesses, McDonough Democrat and the Spoon River Press. The McDonough Democrat, established in 1884, is a small hometown newspaper published weekly and full of local news, pictures and advertisements for the Bushnell, Prairie City, Avon and their surrounding communities. Like many other small town newspapers, the McDonough Democrat is correspondent supported, and relies heavily on people in the surrounding area to provide the news from their community. The Spoon River Press is a full size commercial printing business located under the same roof as the newspaper. Like many newspapers, various degrees of printing services were always available at the McDonough Democrat office, but in the late 1970's, when McDonough Democrat, Inc was formed, the Spoon River Press was greatly expanded with a full size commercial printing business. Still considered a "small" printing business with under 25 employees, the Spoon River Press is the largest commercial print shop in the area. The Spoon River Press is capable of handling all your printing needs. From business cards to full color catalogs, we print it all with no job TOO BIG or too small. We pride our work on quality, second only to our service.

The McDonough County Voice is a community-focused news outlet serving Macomb, Illinois, delivering timely updates on local events, health advisories, and significant state developments. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including sports, opinion pieces, and trending stories, ensuring residents stay informed about matters impacting their lives. In addition to news coverage, the McDonough County Voice offers engaging features such as contests, crossword puzzles, and shopping deals, catering to the diverse interests of its readership. By promoting local businesses and highlighting community events, the publication fosters a sense of connection among the residents of McDonough County. Generated from the website

The Western Courier in Macomb is the independent student newspaper of Western Illinois University, dedicated to serving the community since 1905. With a longstanding history, this publication provides news and information to the residents of Macomb, offering a unique perspective from the students at Western Illinois University. Generated from their website's infomation