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Lost: Photographs in Macomb, IL

I realized I had lost a bundle of photographs somewhere on the Western Illinois University campus yesterday afternoon around 1:15 p.m. I had been sitting outside Malpass Library on West University Drive, flipping through a photo album when the stack disappeared from my tote. The pictures are precious family portraits from the 1980s and 1990s, and they mean the world to me. If anyone found them, I would be incredibly grateful to hear back so I can recover them.

Malpass Library steps, Western Illinois University, Macomb 9 days ago
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Found: sports equipment in Macomb, IL

Last Tuesday at about 6:30 p.m., I found a bag of equipment outside the WIU Student Recreation Center in Macomb, Illinois. The blue duffel held gear for several sports: a basketball with scuffs, a couple of rackets, shin guards, a sweat-stained water bottle, and a torn gym towel. It looked like someone had just finished a pickup game and rushed off, leaving a jumble of items that don’t belong to any single sport. I parked it behind the information desk in the Rec Center lobby, hoping the owner would recognize it, and I’ll leave it there for whoever comes looking.

behind the Rec Center information desk 12 days ago
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Lost DVDs near WIU Student Center

I lost my DVDs last Friday around 7:15 p.m. in downtown Macomb, Western Illinois, near the WIU Student Center. I was grabbing a quick bite after class and must have left them in a hurry near a storefront on East Jackson Street. The case contains a mix of classic films and a documentary; they're not replaceable to me. If this sounds familiar, please contact through the site.

near the WIU Student Center, downtown Macomb 23 days ago
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Lost: Holiday decorations near Macomb Public Library.

I was loading groceries into my SUV outside the Macomb Public Library on Main Street, Western Illinois, around 7:15 p.m. Friday when I realize I must have left a box of holiday decorations behind. The box held fragile glass ornaments, a garland with red berries, and a string of warm-white lights I bought after my grandmother passed away. They’re not just décor; they’re memories. I retraced my steps through the library parking lot and the sidewalk along Main Street, but the night was cold and noisy, and the box was gone. I’m holding out hope someone found them and kept them safe. If you saw a box tucked against a curb or in a car's hatch area, please consider that these items matter deeply to me.

Near the Macomb Public Library, Main St. 29 days ago
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Vintage stamp collection in red velvet case

I found a vintage stamp collection this morning around 9:15 AM outside the Western Illinois University Library on University Drive in Macomb, IL. It’s in a small black leather display case with a rich red velvet lining. Inside are about 40 stamps from the 1950s-60s, including a couple of mint-condition U.S. airmail stamps, plus a tiny brass magnifying glass clipped to the lid. There’s a faded handwritten label tucked into the insert that reads 'H. L. Kline, 1958.' The case has a few scratches and the clasp feels a bit loose. It seems like something a serious collector would cherish, and I’d love to help the owner get it back.

Western IL 30 days ago
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Blue Omron BP monitor in compact case

I found a small digital blood pressure monitor in a dark blue zippered case this afternoon around 3:15pm. It’s an Omron brand, the case is a bit scuffed at the corners, and inside there’s the cuff, a couple of instruction cards, and a white microfiber sleeve. There’s a blue Velcro strap attached to the cuff and a small sticker on the inside lid with the initials 'A.N.'—a helpful identifying feature. I found it in the parking lot behind the CVS on Main Street in downtown Galesburg, IL, which is in Western IL. If this belongs to you, send me a message so we can arrange a safe return.

Western IL about 1 month ago

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