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Macomb Faces Economic Woes Amid College Enrollment Decline
5/20/2025
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Story summary
- Macomb, Illinois, struggles with economic challenges typical of Rust Belt towns.
- Public colleges across the country are seeing a decline in enrollment numbers.
- This trend exacerbates disparities between thriving and underperforming institutions.
- A drop in high school graduates is anticipated next year.
- These issues highlight broader regional challenges impacting many communities.
