John Maguire

John Maguire
Host - Public Perspective

When he's not hosting "Public Perspective", John is Director of Public Relations and Fund Development at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.

He retired as WIU's Assistant Vice President for University Relations in 2007. John joined Western as assistant director of news services in 1977 and was named director of news services in 1982. Five years later he was appointed Director of University Relations and named Assistant Vice President for University Relations in 1994.

Maguire has also served the Macomb community in numerous capacities over the years as a City of Macomb alderman for more than 25 years, and a member of the Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (MACVB) Board for 17 years, including five terms as board chair.