McDonough County Sheriff's Office

08/21/2026

The elevator in the Courthouse will be out of service for SIX WEEKS, beginning Monday, August 24, 2026.

If you are unable to use the stairs, you have a couple of options to pay your taxes or pet registration.

1. Use the SILVER dropbox outside the Courthouse on the South side. We check it everyday. Please put your money, tax stub, or your pet's rabies certificate in an envelope and seal it.

2. Pay your property/mobile home taxes and pet registration online at https://payments.municipay.com/il_mcdonough/search. Just select which fee you are paying in the dropdown menu. There is a 2.5% fee for using a credit or debit card. If you pay by ACH (online check), there is a flat $1.50 fee.

3. You can pay by phone by calling 1-309-328-8125 and follow the prompts.

4. Payments may be made by mail to:
County Treasurer, #1 Courthouse Sq., Macomb, IL 61455. Be sure to have them postmarked before September 14.

The second half of real estate property taxes are due on Sept 14, which will coincide with the elevator replacement project. We did not know the elevator would be down when we set due dates. We realize this is an inconvenience and apologize. Please make arrangements to have someone bring your taxes to the office or utilize one of the methods above.

If you have questions, please call 309-833-2032.

08/19/2026

Back to school!!!!

SRO Burnham
Years in Law Enforcement: 31
Favorite food: donuts 🍩
Favorite subject: study hall
Favorite song: Bad Boys 😎
Future career: Retirement

We hope everyone has a fun and safe year!

08/17/2026

A Friendly Back-to-School Traffic Reminder

With the new school year beginning next week, please remember that our morning and afternoon traffic patterns are about to change!

You’ll see more school buses on the roads, more cars coming and going from our schools, and more students walking or biking. Please give yourself a little extra time, slow down, stay alert, and keep your head on a swivel—especially around schools and bus stops.

A few extra minutes and a little extra attention can make a big difference.

Let’s work together to keep our students, families, staff, and community safe as we start another school year!

08/13/2026

** The outage has been fixed as of 10:23am **

Public Announcement

At 9:02 a.m., Frontier Communications reported an outage in the Bushnell, Illinois area affecting 234 customers. This outage may affect your ability to call 911.

If you experience issues and need emergency assistance, please call the McDonough County Sheriff’s Department at 309-833-2323.
Frontier will let us know when the outage is restored.

07/20/2026

We’ve been asked to let the citizen’s of Macomb know that there will be police training scenarios for a youth competition happening over the next few days out at WIU. Some residents on the Northwest side of town may hear the pops of simunition rounds or people yelling during training exercises.

07/17/2026

Please join us for this year’s National Night Out event! August 4th from 5-7pm in front of Macomb Police Department and the McDonough County Sheriff’s Office! This community event is a great opportunity to learn about local law enforcement and resources available with additional fun games and goodies. Day Drinks and Sandra’s will be there too! We hope to see you there!

07/04/2026

This Independence Day, the Illinois Sheriffs' Association extends our sincere gratitude to the Sheriffs, deputies, correctional officers, dispatchers, and all law enforcement professionals who are working throughout the holiday to keep our communities safe.
While families gather for cookouts, parades, and fireworks, these dedicated men and women remain on duty—responding to emergencies, patrolling our roads, protecting our neighborhoods, and ensuring others can celebrate safely.
Your professionalism, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to public service do not go unnoticed. Thank you for giving up time with your own families to protect ours.
From all of us at the Illinois Sheriffs' Association, we wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July. Please celebrate responsibly, drive safely, and take a moment to thank the law enforcement officers serving your community today.
Happy Independence Day!

06/29/2026

With extreme temperatures expected this week, please see the listed cooling center locations. Note that some hours may differ on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, due to Independence Day.

During extreme heat remember to:
-find air conditioning
- avoid strenuous activities
- check on family members and neighbors
- drink plenty of water
- watch for heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke
- never leave people or pets in a closed car

06/28/2026

Relay for America will be going by colchester on 336 in just a few moments! Honored to provide a brief es**rt as our nation's flag travels by.

06/28/2026