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Macomb, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Macomb! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a WIU scholarship is growing the next generation of STEM teachers
  • Which big-name shows are coming to WIU’s new Goldfarb Center?
  • How did WIU rack up 59 points in Macomb?

Also on today's calendar: Glow Run fundraising money/forms due. Turn in to your classroom teacher and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, a shower; cool, with a high of 65 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• WIU Noyce Project Welcomes Four New Scholars at Fall 2026 Signing Day Event (wiu.edu) — Western Illinois University in Macomb has welcomed four new Noyce Scholars, expanding a scholarship program that supports future STEM teachers committed to high-needs schools. The signing day in Morgan Hall capped a professional development workshop for area math and science educators, and the NSF-funded project has now awarded nearly $400,000 to help cover tuition, housing, and academic costs for 16 scholars.
   

• Western Illinois University Theatre and Dance to kick off 2026 season Oct. 8 with performance of Twelfth Night (muddyrivernews.com) — Western Illinois University’s Theatre and Dance program is launching its fall season in Macomb at the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts, giving residents multiple chances to see Shakespeare, a hit musical, original dance, and a year-end showcase. Performances of Twelfth Night, Dear Evan Hansen, Stand/Resist, and Showcase26 run from early October through early December, with detailed dates and ticket information available online.
   

• Western Illinois dominates Morehead State 59-2 behind McGill's five total touchdowns (wgem.com) — Western Illinois football delivered a blowout home win in Macomb, routing Morehead State 59-2 behind quarterback Kennedy McGill’s five total touchdowns and 88 rushing yards. Big plays from McGill and running back Ihson Jackson-Anderson helped the Leathernecks even their record at 2-2 as they now prepare for a road trip to North Alabama next weekend.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Macomb SD in Macomb. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Macomb. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.

🗞 Nearby News

Carthage

  • Charged by the Community: Carthage and Illini West alums give back to Chargettes (wgem.com)
  • Fall flavors meet convenience with 'Meals with Memorial' freezer meal pick-up service (muddyrivernews.com)

Monmouth

  • Smithfield Employee Dies in Workplace Incident at Illinois Pork Plant; OSHA Investigation Underway (swineweb.com)
  • Rebecca K. Brown, formerly of Chadds Ford (chaddsfordlive.com)
  • Errol G. Zachmeyer (977wmoi.com)

Ok Macomb! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Macomb

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