McDonough County Inter-Agency Council

04/13/2026

✨ The McDonough County Interagency Council is excited for this Wednesday’s 8th Annual Pete Tarantola Conference! ✨

This year’s theme - “See the Struggle. Spark the Strength!” - focuses on recognizing challenges while empowering growth and resilience.

We’re thrilled to offer an engaging lineup, including a keynote presentation by Regina Johnson and breakout sessions led by Erica Kirlin, Tessa Hobbs-Curley, Carol Kilver, and Shelby Carlson.

🗓 Conference Schedule:
• 9:00–9:45 — Table displays & networking
• 9:45–10:00 — Conference Kick-Off
• 10:00–12:00 — Keynote Presentation
• 12:00–1:00 — Lunch (food trucks available for purchase!)
• 1:00–1:55 — 1st Breakout Session
• 2:00–2:55 — 2nd Breakout Session
• 3:00–3:55 — 3rd Breakout Session

🍴 Lunch will be available from local favorites including Cousins Lobster, Sandra’s Tacos, and Frosty Treats and Eats. Purchase on your own.

Spots are limited and we only have a few left! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring day - sign up now by clicking the link: https://www.roepd.net/?action=workshop&recid=2019&from=calendar

We can’t wait to see you there for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration!

04/10/2026

04/01/2026

03/31/2026

The McDonough County Youth Task Force is hosting a 'Spring into Summer' event this Thursday, April 2nd from 5:00 - 6:30 pm at Macomb Middle School. This event is open to all McDonough County families and is designed to promote spring and summer activities, programs, and registration opportunities available in our community.

Please help us spread the word and consider joining us at the event!

03/24/2026

The McDonough County Interagency Council is excited to host the 8th Annual Pete Tarantola Conference. This year’s theme, “See the Struggle. Spark the Strength!”, highlights the importance of recognizing challenges while empowering resilience in the communities we serve.

Join us for a free, full-day conference on April 15th at the Macomb Spoon River College Outreach Center. The day will begin at 9:00 AM with over 20 agency table displays, offering valuable resources and opportunities to connect with local organizations.

We are honored to welcome Regina Johnson, Professional Learning Specialist for the ROE 33 & 26 Professional Development Consortium and founder of Champion Five, as our keynote speaker. Her presentation, “Beyond the Burnout: Building a Sustainable Educator Soul,” will provide meaningful insight and inspiration for educators and professionals alike.

Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase lunch from a variety of local food trucks available on-site, including Cousins Lobster, Sandra’s Tacos, Pattie’s Paddies, and Frosty Treats and Eats.

Following lunch, the conference will reconvene for our afternoon portion with breakout sessions led by Erica Kirlin (ROE 33), Tessa Hobbs-Curley (Illinois Extension), and Carol Kilver (Executive Coach).

To register for the conference visit: https://www.roepd.net/?action=workshop&recid=2019&from=calendar

03/12/2026

Please join us for our 8th Annual Pete Tarantola Conference - See the Struggle, Spark the Strength!!

Complete the registration using the link below to sign up for our FREE 8th Annual Pete Tarantola – McDonough County Interagency Council Conference in Macomb on April 15th!

Participants can earn 6 PD hours and CEUs for attending.

To register and see more conference details click here: https://www.roepd.net/?action=workshop&recid=2019&from=calendar

This year’s conference theme is:
“See the Struggle. Spark the Strength!”

If you are trying to register for the Pete Tarantola conference and you aren't part of a school district - you can start typing in your organization/workplace and then click on the blue box that says "Click here to manually enter". At that point it'll ask for your workplace information.

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03/11/2026

https://www.macombareachamber.com/jobfair/

The McDonough County Jobapalooza Job Fair is open to part-time, full-time and seasonal job seekers with a variety of regional positions in various fields.

02/23/2026

🌸☀️ Spring into Summer – McDonough County Families! ☀️🌸

The McDonough County Youth Task Force is excited to host our upcoming Spring into Summer event April 2, 2026 from 5-6:30pm at Macomb Middle School. All Families from McDonough County are welcome!

This event is designed to connect families with local spring and summer opportunities. Community organizations from across the county will be on-site to share information about their summer programs and offer sign-ups — all in one convenient place!

We’ll also have plenty of fun for kids of all ages, including:
🎨 Craft & art stations
🥤 Solo Cup Challenge
🎯 Bags tournament
🧱 Giant Jenga

Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of connection, resources, and fun as we kick off the summer season together!