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• Spencer Student Recreation Center - open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Mega Reunion Special: $4 day pass)
• 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Daily Drool open (proudly serves Starbucks); 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chick fil-a & Qdoba open at the University Union
• 8:45 a.m. - Mega Reunion Rocky on Parade Dog PLAQUE Unveiling (corner of Sherman Circle and Lake Ruth, across from the Alumni House)
• 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - University Bookstore will be open
• 9 a.m. - Tour de Campus Morning Workout (for all fitness levels) with "World's Fittest Man," Guinness World Record Holder and Army Veteran Joe Decker '98 and Nicole Decker of Gut Check FitnessTour - Meet on front lawn of Alumni House
  
• 9:30 - 11 a.m. - Department of Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality will host a Mega Reunion Open House in Knoblauch Hall, Room 140. Their goal is to provide RPTA, DFMH, FCS, and any other interested alumni, an informal opportunity to connect with current faculty and students and to learn how our department is preparing tomorrow's future leisure industry leaders. 
• 10:00 a.m. - WIU Softball vs. Heartland Community College
• 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - The Western Connection is open. Located in Macomb's train station at 120 E. Calhoun St., the shop offers a variety of items for sale, all with a WIU connection — either promoting the University, made on campus or crafted by a WIU student or alumni.
• Noon - 3 p.m. Mega Reunion Cookout/Tailgate at the "Mega Tent" - in Q LOT (Menu for purchase: hot dogs and hamburgers, veggie burgers, potato chips, bottled water, canned soda and coffee; cash only bar available)
• 1 - 2 p.m. - Campus Tours starting at the Mega Reunion Tent in Q-Lot
• 3 p.m.  - Leatherneck Football Game vs. Illinois State - Hanson Field  - Click HERE for the Tailgate Policies
• Community Events

Sunday, September 10, 2023

• 12 p.m. - Check out for those with reservations at Bayliss, Henninger and Corbin-Olson
• Spencer Student Recreation Center - open 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Mega Reunion Special: $4 day pass)

More details coming soon!!

Accommodations & Transportation

• Rooms previously reserved in Bayliss and Corbin-Olson will still be honored. Questions? Email Housing@wiu.edu. For refunds to be granted, cancellation requests need to be made by September 6. The Dining Centers will be open to the public. Dining Centers are located in Corbin/Olson and Thompson Halls.  The registers take cash only, not cards. There are ATMs located in the lobbies of both halls. Each person will receive a linen packet that includes bed sheets, pillow, blanket, bath towel and hand towel. Microfridges will not be available.
  
• Parking is available without a visitor pass on campus. Please avoid parking in handicapped, reserved, metered and no parking zones. Please be sure to park between two white lines in parking lots.
• Complimentary RV parking will be available on a first come, first served basis in Macomb at Farm King's original location (2700 E. Jackson St.). No electricity or dump site will be available. A very big Leatherneck thank you to the SEVERS family!  And don't forget to shop the new Farm King store (1620 E. Jackson St.) for any of your needs!
  
• Complimentary bus shuttle service will be provided starting on Friday at 4 p.m. looping from the Macomb Square up to the Super 8 and AmericInn hotels in Monmouth, onto Spring Lake Park and back to Macomb; it will also be running the same loop Saturday but will include a stop at Hanson Field. Times are as follows:
  

  Friday

  - Shuttle will leave Macomb at 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

  - Shuttle will leave from the parking lot at the intersection of Carroll and McArthur Streets (one block west of Chandler Park) and go to the AmericInn in Monmouth, then onto the Super 8 in Monmouth (pick up and drop off for the Super 8 will be in the County Market parking lot's south side closest to Super 8), then onto Spring Lake Park (pick up and drop off will be at the rental shop - follow the signs) then back to the parking lot at the intersection of Carroll and McArthur Streets in Macomb.

  Saturday

  - Shuttle will leave Macomb at 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

  - The shuttle will start in Monmouth at the AmericInn at 11:30 a.m., go to the Super 8, then Spring Lake Park then back to Macomb with a drop off at Western Hall and then to the parking lot at the intersection of Carroll and McArthur Streets (one block west of Chandler Park)

  - Shuttle will leave for the first time from Macomb at 12:30 p.m. from the parking lot at the intersection of Carroll and McArthur Streets (one block west of Chandler Park) and go to the AmericInn in Monmouth then onto the Super 8 in Monmouth (pick up and drop off for the Super 8 will be in the County Market parking lot's south side closest to Super 8), then onto Spring Lake Park (pick up and drop off will be at the rental shop - follow the signs) then back to the parking lot at the intersection of Carroll and McArthur Streets in Macomb.

• Alternative lodging locations may be found here or by checking surrounding cities.
• Go West routes may be found here. Regular routes will be available. Routes 5 and 6 have been extended to reach Farm King and local hotels.
  
• A local shuttle service will be available to and from some alternative locations outside of Macomb to the Macomb Square and WIU campus.
• Lyft and Uber are currently available in Macomb.
• Sue's Ride Service - 309-255-3511
• Amtrak - purchase tickets here. Transportation will be available between the train station and hotels throughout Macomb, Monmouth and locations in between. 

Participating Businesses/Organizations (including specials)

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The Cafe

• Come check out The Cafe upstairs, downstairs and the new outdoor beer garden! Join us for awesome drinks, pool, darts, slots, bags, entertainment and the best-ever free popcorn!
• Friday open 3 p.m. - 2 a.m.; Saturday open 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.
• Specials: Friday - $4 Crown Bombs; Saturday $3 Wells and $3 Domestic Beers

Chubby's

• 2 West Side Square
• Friday & Saturday open 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. featuring House Smoked Rosemary Prime Rib and Guinness Smoked Pastrami on Chicago Rye
• Sunday open for brunch 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Crafty Coop Paint Your Own Pottery & Craft Studio

• Paw Print ornaments and tiles that can be painted in school colors. Hundreds of other pottery options also available.
• Half price studio fees for WIU alumni
  

Domino's

• Friday & Saturday open 10 a.m. - 3 a.m.
• Special: Two or more large 2 topping pizzas $11.99 each

The Forum

Forgottonia Brewing

Friday: Open 4-11 p.m.

• Food Truck: Bucher Boys BBQ Co.
• Live Music: John Drake

Saturday: Open noon-11 p.m.

• Forgottonia (the movement)'s 50th Anniversary Celebration at 1:30 p.m.
• Gov. Neal Gamm Day Proclamation w/Mayor Inman
• Beer Release: Welcome Home Neal Ale
• Live Music: Forgottonia Trainwreck at 2 p.m.
• Live Music: The Oddfellows at 6 p.m.

Sunday: Open 2-6 p.m.

• Food Truck: Trails End Concessions - Breakfast Menu
• MUSIC BINGO at 3 p.m.

Hillbilly Haven Food Truck

September 8 - 9 starting at 11:00 a.m. in Chandler Park

Hy-Vee

• Tailgating Specials all Weekend Long! Save on Fresh Meat, Bakery, Wine and Spirits and more!
• Fresh Smoked Racks of Ribs $15.00 each or 2 for $25.00
• HyChi Buffet Special Friday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. $9.99
• Breakfast Buffet Special Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. $11.99
  

Ice House (formerly The Pace)

Friday: Open 3 p.m. -2 a.m.

• Specials: $1 Fireball shots, $2 Domestic beer cans, $3 seltzers

Saturday: Open 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Sunday Social: TBD on city permit

Check out our remodeled building and new and improved beer garden!

Follow us for updates HERE!

International Sandwich Shop (ISS)

Open 10:30 a.m. - extended hours

Jackson Street Pub

Open Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Los Charros (formerly El Rancherito)

Macomb Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

• Macomb's mural tour: https://www.visitforgottonia.com/macomb-murals-project/
• Looking For Lincoln Tour and Scavenger Hunt https://www.visitforgottonia.com/looking-for-lincoln-self-guided-tour/  showcased by our Living Lincoln Topiary Monument: https://www.visitforgottonia.com/lincoln-topiary-sculpture/   

Nostalgia Decor & Gifts 

We are having our Fall Open House Friday, Sept 8 and Saturday, Sept 9 and we will have a lot of promotions and deals going on! We'll also be serving delicious roasted nuts and refreshing apple cider.

Our promotions will be:
20% off pillows
Buy one pumpkin, get the second one 50% off
20% off Halloween decor
Gift with purchase over $50 pre-tax
20% off doormats

Special for WIU Mega Reunion attendees: 20% off our Macomb merchandise including coasters, coffee mugs, magnets, keychains and more

We'll be open Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
129 N Randolph St
Macomb, IL

Park Place (formerly The Macomb Dining Company)

• Doors open at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday night
• Band on Friday night from 6 - 9 p.m.

Pamassus Antiques & Curios

Welcome back! Visit alumni-owned Parnassus Antiques & Curious at 127 North Randolph. We will be displaying an original relic from the 1970's, a large, yellow poster featuring drawings of memorable sites, businesses, bars, restaurants, and other popular hangouts, along with the academic calendar for 1970-71 academic year! Stop in and swap stories of your favorite haunts! Take a phone camera photo to keep as a memorable souvenir! Also, tell us you're back for the Mega Alumni Weekend and receive a 20% discount on items over $20.00!

Ritz

Friday: Open all day

• Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m. that will include free food and fishbowl specials.
• Friday night Karaoke and upstairs will be open

Saturday: Open all day. 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.

• Kegs and Eggs (biscuits and gravy, eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes and more; plus mimosas and bloody Mary pitcher specials)
• Saturday night DJs upstairs and downstairs

The Sports Corner @ 124

Open 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.

• Specials - Philly cheesesteak and smoked chicken sandwich

Wildfire Bar & Grill

Open 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday - Saturday; Open 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday

• Specials - Any burger + 4 wings  + Fries $15.99; Chicago dog + fries $10.99; Ultimate Nachos $12.99; Pre-game Bucket Specials; and Mimosa Flights
  

The Wine Sellers

Open 1 - 8 p.m. Thursday - Friday; Open 1 - 9 p.m. Saturday

• Join us on Saturday, September 9 for our third annual Play It Forward event to raise money for the Humane Society of McDonough County’s building fund. We’ve got a full day of live music and food scheduled featuring local musicians and an Oktoberfest-themed pop up event by Feeding Forgottonia. We will be collecting cash donations along with pet food and supplies for the Humane Society’s pet supplies pantry. We hope you’ll be able to join us for a day of good music, good food, and a good cause!
• Live music lineup:

  1:00-1:45 - Dennis DeVolder

  2:00-2:45 - Just Us

  3:00-3:45 - Hincks & Hoff

  4:00-4:45 - King Neptune

  5:00 - 5:45 - EastEnders

  6:00-6:45 - Michael Murphy

  7:00-7:45 - Bill Maakestad

  8:00-8:45 - Forgottonia Trainwreck

Other Community Activities

• Macomb Balloon Rally Weekend - Safari Theme
  
• 6-9 p.m. Park N' Cruise - Live Music by The Onstage Band; food and beverages from the Knights of Columbus; and Classic Cars at Chandler Park on Friday, September 8
• Gazebo Art Festival - Chandler Park on Saturday, September 9

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Alumni Association

Alumni House / 1 University Circle

Macomb, IL 61455 USA

309•298•1914 - A-Association@wiu.edu