Comments on: Maid Rite, Macomb, IL: Anyone feel like bidding?

By: Steve Croxton

Steve Croxton — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:29:20 +0000

There was an article back in December in the McDonough Voice about the Maid Rite. Seems Bill Collins (the owner) is going to get local landmark money for renovations, though actual future use is still up in the air.

My mom worked there for about ten years from the early 70s-80s. It would be so cool if someone stepped forward to reopen it as the Maid Rite.

By: Dave Dorsett

Dave Dorsett — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:31:23 +0000

Realtor is Joylene Frye (who actually lives with the owner, J.W. Collins) and the asking price varies based on who is asking. At the present time it seems to be in the $300,000 range if you’re the City of Macomb.

Be warned, it will cost that much or more to bring up to code and sits on a brownfield site.

By: Alison

Alison — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:17:39 +0000

Wow, thanks! I will try to remember to drive by soon and write the number down. Send me your e-mail (privately) and I’ll mail it to you.

By: john

john — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:15:40 +0000

Let me know if there is a number, I;d love to revitalize this place, I’m an out of town, old Macomb person who hates to see a landmark go to waste.

by the way, great photography!!!! love your stuff!!

By: Alison

Alison — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:13:47 +0000

Hi John,
I have no idea. I can try putting a post up to see if anyone has the details on this. The ‘for sale’ sign in the window, last time I checked, was kind of random-looking, i.e., just a phone number, rather than a company name and logo. That’s not much help…sorry.

By: john

john — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:37:15 +0000

How much are they asking for it? Do you know?

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:18:40 +0000

Yep, last time I drove by, the “For Sale” sign was still in the window.

By: john

john — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:45:01 +0000

is this place for sale?