Community Corner
🌱 Which SIUE golfers shined at Madison’s Gateway National this week?
You won't want to miss Midnight Madness on the Madison Patch calendar
Good morning to you Madison! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which SIUE golfers shined at Madison's Gateway National this week?
Also on today's calendar: Midnight Madness #8 and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy, a t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
- Friday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 73, low: 51.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• SIUE golf finishes second at home Dolenc Invitational (thetelegraph.com) — A strong showing by SIUE's golf team brought regional attention to Madison as the Dolenc Invitational wrapped up at Gateway National Golf Links, where the Cougars finished second overall. Local fans saw standout performances, including Preston Bily's near‑personal‑best 54‑hole score and several teammates posting career or season milestones on Madison's home course. 
📸 Around Madison
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison
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★ Featured events ★
- Midnight Madness →
World Wide Technology Raceway, 700 Raceway Blvd, Madison
6:00 pm
Friday October 16
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Other local events
- Annual Event & Banquet Lunch →
Gateway National Golf Links, 18 Golf Dr, Madison
8:00 am - Varsity Football vs. Alton Marquettte at Alton Marquette
Madison CUSD 12, 219 E 4th St, Alton
1:00 pm - MCAHCE - Halloween Kids Crafts
Six Mile Regional Library District, 2001 Delmar Ave, Granite Cit
10:00 am - East Alton-Wood River at Madison →
Madison IL
6:00 pm - Midnight Madness #8 →
World Wide Technology Raceway, 700 Raceway Blvd, Madison
6:00 pm - Midnight Madness #9 →
World Wide Technology Raceway, 700 Raceway Blvd, Madison
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 8
Friday October 16
Friday October 30
📣 Madison Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Story Time →
Johnson Road Branch, 2145 Johnson Road, Granite City
2:00 pm - Tennis: Girls Varsity Match vs East Alton-Wood River (Home)
Roxana High School, Tennis Courts
3:30 pm - Cross Country: JH Meet vs Highland vs. Roxana Junior High School
Highland High School
4:00 pm - Soccer: Boys Varsity Game vs East Alton-Wood River (Away)
East Alton-Wood River High School
4:30 pm - Basketball: Girls 7th Game vs Carlinville (Away)
Carlinville High School
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- United States Steel Corporation posted a job opening for Machinist in Granite City. Apply here.
- SunCoke Energy, Inc. posted a job opening for Utility Operator in Granite City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.
🗞 Nearby News
Granite City
- MONDAY SOCCER: CM falls to Granite City; EA-WR knocks off Greenville (bnd.com)
- Granite City School Board Recognizes Sub for Saving A Student's Life (collinsvilledailynews.com)
- Madison County Board approves pair of appointments (timestribunenews.com)
Collinsville
- Ravanelli's In Collinsville, Illinois Piles On Fried Chicken So Generously You'll Leave With Tomorrow's Lunch (newsbreak.com)
- KC Metaphysical Fair comes to Collinsville on Oct. 17, 18 (timestribunenews.com)
- IDPH grant supports county cancer detection (timestribunenews.com)
Ok Madison! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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