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2 hours, 53 minutes ago  Hancock County Sheriff Deputies and Hamilton Police arrested 55-year-old Carol L. Swartz inside a home at 1502 Blondeau Street in Keokuk.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Police officers in Macomb, Bushnell, Blandinsville and Colchester report that registered sex offenders in McDonough County are in compliance.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A Prairie City, Illinois man is behind bars Monday after police say he engaged in sexual conduct with a 15-year-old female.

Monday, May 06, 2013  McDonough Co. Sheriff says man charged with having sex with a minor now faces new charges of possessing materials to make methamphetamine.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Megan E. Goetz, 29, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic needles, aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting arrest.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  A New Philadelphia man is behind bars Wednesday after police say he met a female juvenile online and later sexually abused her on a number of occasions according to police.

Friday, April 26, 2013  A McDonough County judge ruled today that Steven Wailand will be seated as a city councilman.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The Adams County Health Department has free bacteria and nitrate test kits available.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Debate begins on adopting a possible vicious animal ordinance for Macomb and McDonough County

Monday, April 08, 2013  Candidate says the city's election rules are unclear.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The second ward city council election in Macomb has stirred some controversy.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Two Illinois Regional Offices of Education covering four counties will merge in the upcoming year.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Aaron R. Zetterlund, 22, surrendered to police late Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Macomb residents evacuate homes after a reports of gunman.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The Macomb Transit Maintenance Center will act as a main hub for all of the city buses.