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McDonough Power Operation Round-Up Program Awards $6,000 to Local Community Projects
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
Seeking Director for District 6
The Board of Directors of McDonough Power Cooperative, located in Macomb, Illinois, is seeking interested candidates to serve as a Director representing District 6. This opportunity is available due to the retirement of a long-time
McDonough Power Leaders Attend NRECA Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
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 Hosts CEO Students
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
Co-op students engage lawmakers during annual AIEC Youth Day
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
We’ve Upgraded Our System!
We’ve Upgraded Our System! We’re excited to share that we have completed a software conversion to better serve our members! As part of this upgrade: We have a new payment phone number – (844) 656-4351
Youth Tour 2025 opens minds and builds leaders
Local students represent McDonough Power in D.C. Every June, a select group of high school students from across Illinois leave their rural communities to spend a week taking in the historic sights and bustling energy
Protect Your Local Electric Cooperative from Costly and Unnecessary Legislation
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