Join us as we celebrate National Cooperative Month! McDonough Power Cooperative is proud to join cooperatives across the country in celebrating the spirit of cooperation and community. Stop by our office on Friday, October 16,

CLICK HERE: 2026 Annual Meeting Booklet  McDonough Power Cooperative hosted its members Wednesday, Sept. 2, at The Crossing in Macomb for the cooperative’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Members, themed “Member Powered.” Members enjoyed a pork chop

  McDonough Power Cooperative is excited to share the latest recipients of its Operation Round-Up program, a member-driven initiative that continues to make a meaningful difference in west-central Illinois. Through the generous support of co-op

McDonough Power Cooperative President and CEO Mike Smith, Director Mike Cox, and Energy Services Manager Kelly Hamm recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) annual Legislative Conference.

McDonough Power Cooperative recently welcomed students from the McDonough County CEO Program for an educational visit focused on cooperatives and the electric utility industry. During their time at the cooperative, students learned about the unique

On March 25, 168 students sponsored by 24 electric and telephone cooperatives across the state gathered in the Illinois State Capitol for Youth Day, an annual event designed to introduce young leaders to state government

For 18 years, the Coats for Kids program has been a beacon of hope and warmth for children across our service territory. The program’s mission is simple yet vital: to ensure that children in elementary

The Coffee, Cars & Coats Car Show, held on Saturday, October 5, at the former Farm King location, was a tremendous success. The event attracted over 50 cars and numerous attendees, raising nearly $1,100 to

For more than 60 years, the electric and telephone cooperatives of Illinois have given tomorrow’s leaders the opportunity to learn from today’s public officials. On March 20, more than 200 students from across rural Illinois

McDonough Power Cooperative’s mission is to provide high quality electric and related services in a safe, reliable, and financially responsible manner. With the increased costs of wholesale power, substantial price increases for essential equipment, increased