July 2nd, 2026Courtesy of the Western Illinois Regional Council Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) recently completed weatherization upgrades to an eight-unit multifamily housing complex in Kirkwood. WIRC CEO Stacy Nimmo says their weatherization team worked with the Warren County Housing Authority on the project. “Our team went in and did an assessment of the eight […]
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June 29th, 2026Courtesy of Prairie Communications Western Illinois Regional Council (WIRC) is offering emergency disaster assistance for Warren County residents impacted by the June 17th tornado. Community Services and Public Relations Director Jamie Roth says applications have already started coming in. “We’ve already received 35 applications and counting. We expect that, of course, to grow,
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Written by: Jamie Roth, Community Services & PR Director A blue t-shirt designed by a local survivor of child abuse reads, “Try as you may, I was young; but I am strong; My life went on.” The shirt is part of The Clothesline Project display curated by Victim Services. [Photo courtesy WIRC]. The month of April is always a busy
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Written by: Jamie Roth, Community Services & PR Director Nathan Cobb was a beloved resident of McDonough County and an employee of WIRC-Community Action Agency (WIRC) in Macomb. He was known for his kindness and compassion, especially towards people in need. His parents, Janet and Lee Cobb, continue his legacy by providing a $5,000 memorial
Cobb Memorial Scholarship Now Open Through WIRC Read More »
WIRC is proud to offer a free 8-hour EPA RRP certification for licensed general contractors, plumbers and related trades on March 20, 2026 at their office in Macomb.
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WIRC-Community Action Agency (WIRC) is excited to announce the agency received a $2,900 Spark Good local grant from Walmart Galesburg (Store #775).
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Written by: Jamie Roth, Community Services & Public Relations Director (Macomb, Illinois, October 31, 2025) – Seniors living on fixed incomes, families with young children, and veterans unable to work due to injury are just some of the people worried about the pause in food stamp benefits during the government shutdown. Food pantries across the
In 13 days, WIRC had requests to assist over 700 children across Hancock, Henderson, and McDonough counties.
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WIRC’s 2025 Project Santa program begins taking applications on October 1.
WIRC’s Project Santa Opens for the Season Read More »
Having power to heat homes during the colder months can mean life or death for many Illinois families, especially the most vulnerable. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists income-eligible households for that purpose. WIRC-Community Action Agency (WIRC) is pleased to announce that funds will soon be available for the next program season.
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