Macomb is located in West Central Illinois and is equidistant (three hours) between Chicago and St. Louis. Plus, there's twice daily Amtrak service to Chicago. Macomb is a mix of agriculture, higher education, commerce and industry and is home to two educational institutions: Western Illinois University and Spoon River College. Additionally, McDonough District Hospital provides an impressive spectrum of advanced medical treatments and personalized health services throughout the region. Macomb residents and visitors alike have ready access to numerous cultural, academic, and recreational venues throughout the city. MAEDCO (an economic development organization) is a not-for-profit, public/private corporation providing a full range of services to help meet growing business’ needs in the city. MAEDCO provides direct professional and technical assistance to large and small businesses throughout McDonough County, Illinois. Services Include: • Business Attraction • Business Retention & Expansion • Access to Capital / Revolving Loan Fund • Workforce Development • Youth Entrepreneurship • Enterprise Zone, TIF District