Visit the ‘World’s Largest Monopoly Game’ in Macomb

The city of Macomb is reviving its tourism industry with a more-than-life-size game of "Monopoly."  The Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau -- or, as it's now known, "Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia" -- has turn the Public Square area of downtown Macomb into a large -- and, partially, virtual -- game of "Monopoly" as a way to draw attention to local tourist attractions, and as a way to have fun, while learning the city's history with the game.  Jock Hedblade, Executive Director of "Visit Unforgettable Forgottonia," talks about "Macombopoly" with Will Stevenson on Galesburg's Morning News.

 

The city of Macomb is reviving its tourism industry with a more-than-life-size game of “Monopoly.”  The Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau — or,

 

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