Medication disposal set to take place next week in Macomb

The McDonough County Groundwater Protection Education Committee will be offering a free medicine disposal opportunity next week in Macomb. If you have unwanted medicine in your home, they encourage you to help protect your family, community and the environment by not flushing them down the toilet but disposing of them properly. Next Tuesday and Wednesday May 20th and 21st, at 9am-12pm the collection will take place at The Macomb Elk’s Club located at 401 Deer Road in Macomb. This is a free event for environmentally safe disposal. Items that will be collected during the collection include prescription medications, all over the counter medication, vitamins, samples, inhalers, liquid medication in leak proof containers, and/or mercury thermometers. They will not be accepting needles or syringes, medication for pets, or controlled medication.

WIRC-CAA is in need of children's clothing donations

The Western Illinois Regional Council-Community Action Agency Clothing Center is in need of children’s clothing sizes zero to 18 youth. Spring and summer clothing is preferred, but all children’s clothing is welcome. The WIRC-CAA Clothing Center serves those in need in Hancock, Henderson, McDonough and Warren counties. Donations can be made during regular operating hours Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Clothing Center. The Clothing Center is located at 223 South Randolph, Street in Macomb.