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🌱 How WIU’s Dec. 20 commencement will unfold in Macomb this weekend
Good day Macomb! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How WIU’s Dec. 20 commencement will unfold in Macomb this weekend
Also on today's calendar: December Business After Hours and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 28 degrees.
- Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 41, low: 35.
- Thursday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 47 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Fall 2025 Commencement Set for Dec. 20 (wiu.edu) — Western Illinois University will hold its Fall 2025 commencement in Macomb on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m., honoring 441 eligible graduates from the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses. The ceremony in Western Hall will feature international flags, alumni achievement awards, accessibility accommodations, and a livestream option for families who can’t attend in person. 
📸 Around Macomb
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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December Business After Hours for Chamber Members
MidAmerica National Bank, 130 N Side Square, Macomb
4:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
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MMS GRADES 6-8 WINTER BAND CONCERT
Fellheimer Auditorium , 1525 South Johnson Street , Macomb
7:00 pm -
December Business After Hours
MidAmerica National Bank , 130 N Side Square , Macomb
4:30 pm -
Trivia Night
Sports Corner @ 124 , 124 N Randolph St , Macomb
6:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Tuesday December 23
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Macomb Bombers vs Warsaw Wildcats
Macomb High School , 1525 S Johnson St , Macomb
7:30 pm -
Breast Cancer Support Group
Small Towner Event Venue , 6 West Side Square , Macomb
5:30 pm -
Christmas Light Show
F9C3+XJ Veterans Park , 1800 E University Dr , Macomb
5:00 pm -
Macomb Western Holiday Tournament Day 3 - Session 1
Western Hall , W University Dr , Macomb
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Walmart Merchandiser in Macomb. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (02701) - 123 W. Calhoun St. in Macomb. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.
🗞 Nearby News
Abingdon
- FFA members living to serve this holiday season (agdaily.com)
- Friday's boys basketball roundup: Notre Dame rolls past New London (mississippivalleypublishing.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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