Mackinaw IL

10/20/2026

MACKINAW RESIDENTS — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

What would you like to see for the future of Mackinaw? More housing options? Improvements to our parks and streets? Better sidewalks and walking paths? New businesses?

Now is your chance to have a say!

The Village of Mackinaw is updating its Comprehensive Plan for the first time in over a decade. This plan will help guide decisions about our community's future, and we want our residents to be part of that process.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Mackinaw Community Center

101 S. Orchard Street

This is an informal open house, so you can stop by anytime during those hours. Learn about the planning process, share your ideas, voice your concerns, and tell us what matters most to you.

CAN'T MAKE THE OPEN HOUSE? YOU CAN STILL HAVE A SAY!

We encourage all residents to complete the Comprehensive Plan Community Survey. Your responses will help identify our community's priorities and guide future planning decisions.

You can access the survey using the QR code on the attached flyer, or pick up a paper copy at Village Hall or the Mackinaw District Public Library.

Even if you plan to attend the Open House, we encourage you to complete the survey! The more input we receive, the better we can understand what our residents want for Mackinaw's future.

Whether you've lived in Mackinaw your entire life or just recently moved here, your perspective matters.

We don't want to plan Mackinaw's future without hearing from the people who call it home.

Please take a little time to stop in, complete the survey, and help shape the future of our community.

Your town. Your ideas. Your future.

10/15/2026

Remembering Wes Nunley

The Village of Mackinaw would like to recognize and honor the life of Wesley “Wes” Nunley, a longtime resident who dedicated many years to serving our community.

Wes served on the Village Board of Trustees from 1988–1992, as a member of the Zoning Board from 2002–2012, and as Zoning Board Chairman from 2012–2014.

Beyond his years of public service, Wes played an important role in helping make Nunley Field at Brock Lake a reality, providing a place for generations of Mackinaw youth to enjoy baseball, softball, and football.

Wes believed in his community and showed that commitment through his years of service and involvement. His contributions to Mackinaw will continue to be appreciated for years to come.

The Village of Mackinaw extends its sincere condolences to the Nunley family and thanks Wes for his many years of dedication to our community.

Celebrate the life of Wesley Nunley and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

10/05/2026

The Village of Mackinaw has not issued any peddler permits today.

Send a message to learn more

09/28/2026

Found at Veterans Park Saturday morning. These will be at Village Hall for pickup.

09/17/2026

09/14/2026

🎃 Mackinaw BooFest is coming! 👻

BooFest is a community effort with activities being put together by the Village of Mackinaw, Mackinaw Lions Club, and New Castle Bible Church, along with several stops throughout downtown. We hope everyone will come out and enjoy a fun, family-friendly Halloween night in Mackinaw!

Join us Saturday, October 31 from 4:00–8:00 PM for BooFest. There will be several stops around downtown, so make sure you visit them all!

🎃 Start at the Mackinaw Community Center to pick up your BooFest Passport and Scavenger Hunt card. There will be candy, giveaways, games, snacks and drinks, a photo opportunity, and the Business Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Make sure you vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin!

👮 Next, stop by the Mackinaw Police Station for candy and other fun items, a photo opportunity, and your passport stamp. The Police Department will also be handing out glow-in-the-dark necklaces to help our kids be more visible while they're out enjoying Halloween night.

📚 Then head over to the Mackinaw District Public Library for some Halloween candy and another stamp in your passport. Stop in, grab a treat, and say hello to our friends at the library!

👻 At 5:30 PM, we'll meet at the Community Center for the Costume Parade and walk together to the Mackinaw Fire Station.

🚒 The Mackinaw Fire Station will be open for BooFest from 5:00–8:00 PM! Finish your BooFest stops here, where there will be candy, giveaways, games, apple c***r, and FREE hot dogs and chips while supplies last! Turn in your completed passport for a prize, unscramble your scavenger hunt clues, and turn in your card for a chance to win a giveaway.

🏆 There will also be a Costume Contest for ages 0–18 at the Mackinaw Fire Station! Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for Best Individual Costume, along with prizes for Scariest, Most Creative and Cutest.

🎃 LOCAL BUSINESSES — WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF BOOFEST TOO!

Businesses can enter our Business Pumpkin Decorating Contest by decorating one pumpkin. Pumpkins need to be dropped off at the Village Office by 3:00 PM on Friday, October 30 and will be displayed at the Community Center on Halloween night for everyone to vote on. The business receiving the most votes will be named the People's Choice!

🍬 Businesses are also invited to help us make BooFest extra sweet by placing a candy bucket, business information, or other fun items at the Mackinaw Fire Department during BooFest Night. It's a simple way to join in the fun and help make Halloween special for our community.

🙋 And we still need volunteers! If you'd like to volunteer for BooFest or help with the Costume Parade, call the Village Office at (309) 359-5821. The more people we have helping, the better the night will be!

We can't wait to see everyone out and about in Mackinaw! 🎃👻🍬

Please share this post and help us get the word out — and don't forget to invite your family and friends!

08/26/2026

Brent Kimball with ION Solar has been approved to solicit in the Village. Please ask to see the permit.

08/19/2026

📚 **Help Support Our Local Teachers & Students!** ✏️

The **Classroom Care Drive** is underway now through **September 30!**

State Sen. Sally Turner, State Rep. Regan Deering, and State Rep. Bill Hauter are collecting everyday classroom essentials to help keep local classrooms stocked and ready for the school year.

🧼 **Items Needed:**
• Kleenex/Tissues
• Hand Sanitizer — spray, wipes, or gel
• Wet Wipes for Hands
• Clorox Wipes
• Paper Towels

📍 **Local Drop-Off Location:**
**Village of Mackinaw Office**
100 E. Fast Ave.
Mackinaw, IL 61755

For your convenience, donations may be dropped off right here at the Village Office. **We will make sure all donated supplies are delivered to State Sen. Sally Turner or State Rep. Bill Hauter's office** for the Classroom Care Drive.

If you're able to help, consider picking up an extra classroom essential or two and dropping them off at the Village Office before **September 30**. Every donation helps support our local teachers and students!

🍎📓✏️ **Thank you, Mackinaw, for helping us support our classrooms!**

08/18/2026

Johanna Martinson has obtained a solicitors permit for the Village of Mackinaw until August 18, 2026. She will be going around the village to discuss the educational tools/books she has for purchase from Southwestern Advantage. She asked that we post her picture here so the community knows she has a permit.