Proposed legislation in Illinois threatens to increase costs for your local electric cooperative. This legislation would place excessive planning requirements on cooperatives. These requirements would be costly, unnecessary, and would take local control away from your cooperative. ACT Now: Tell Illinois lawmakers to protect locally operated co-ops! Here’s what you need to know: High costs: […]

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 members who round up their electric bills to the next dollar, $9,700 in total funding has been awarded this quarter to […]

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 schools throughout our service territory have a brand-new winter coat to stay warm during the colder months. Thanks to the […]

2024 presented several challenges for McDonough Power, including a few smaller yet destructive storms, soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and a healthy dose of politics. Each of these factors directly impacts McDonough Power, much like they affect our personal lives. Starting with the billing in February, all members will see a rate increase of 7%-10%. […]

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 support the McDonough Power Cooperative Coats for Kids program. Organized by Chuck and Kim Laird, the event showcased an impressive […]

Recap of 2024 Annual Meeting… McDonough Power holds 2024 Annual Meeting of Members MACOMB – McDonough Power Cooperative hosted its members Wednesday, Aug. 7 at The Crossing in Macomb for the co-op’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Members, themed “Powerful Past — Future Focused.” Cooperative members enjoyed pork chops and hot dogs grilled by the Macomb […]

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 represented 25 co-ops during Youth Day, including 10 students from McDonough Power and McDonough Telephone cooperatives. “Youth Day gives students […]

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 shipping costs, and supply chain issues, it goes without saying that we need to make a small adjustment to our […]

McDonough Power Cooperative located in Macomb, Illinois is accepting applications for a Lineman position – experienced Journeyman and Apprentice level will be considered. McDonough Power is a distribution cooperative with approximately 1,400 miles of line serving over 5,000 meters in portions of 7 counties. Macomb is located in west-central Illinois just 40 miles from the Iowa/Missouri […]

Spoon River Electric Cooperative (SREC) has been contracted to perform vegetation management in McDonough Power service territory beginning in June; continuing through the summer and fall. See the map for details. This work might include cutting, trimming, mowing and application of environmentally safe herbicides. Vegetation management work is necessary to protect the integrity of the […]