🌱 How WIU’s Dec. 20 commencement will unfold in Macomb this weekend

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• 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!)

Weather forecast:

• 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 Macomb

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• December Business After Hours for Chamber Members
  MidAmerica National Bank, 130 N Side Square, Macomb
  4:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• MMS GRADES 6-8 WINTER BAND CONCERT
  Fellheimer Auditorium , 1525 South Johnson Street , Macomb
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• December Business After Hours
  MidAmerica National Bank , 130 N Side Square , Macomb
  4:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Trivia Night
  Sports Corner @ 124 , 124 N Randolph St , Macomb
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Macomb Bombers vs Warsaw Wildcats
  Macomb High School , 1525 S Johnson St , Macomb
  7:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Breast Cancer Support Group
  Small Towner Event Venue , 6 West Side Square , Macomb
  5:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Christmas Light Show
  F9C3+XJ Veterans Park , 1800 E University Dr , Macomb
  5:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Macomb Western Holiday Tournament Day 3 - Session 1
  Western Hall , W University Dr , Macomb
  2:00 pm

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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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