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WIU Campuses Closed Jan. 23
January 22, 2026
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL - Both the Western Illinois University Macomb and Quad Cities campuses will be closed from 12 a.m.-4:30 p.m Friday, Jan. 23 due to negative temperatures and dangerous windchill. Both campuses will remain under a winter weather advisory until 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24.
University residence halls will remain open and the dining center will serve brunch and dinner.
Go West buses will run routes that connect the city to campus. For the most up-to-date route information, please refer to the Go West Transit app, Go West on Facebook, or Twitter/X (@wiugowest).
When the University is closed, employees will be dismissed from and paid for their regular working shift. Employees working in essential positions may be required to work their regular hours during a total shutdown. The determination of essential versus nonessential employees will be made by the supervisor based on the nature of the advisory situation.
Winter Weather Advisory
During a weather advisory, the University will generally remain open, ensuring that campus buildings are accessible. However, it is the personal responsibility of faculty, staff and students to use their judgment regarding attendance and travel conditions. Supervisors are urged to plan for continued operations, recognizing that University offices may be short-staffed or closed during the advisory.
Employees currently working remotely are encouraged to continue doing so, or they may take leave with the approval of their supervisors. Essential employees may be required to work their regular hours on campus during a weather advisory, as determined by their supervisors based on the nature of the situation.
The WIU policy on limiting University operations due to emergency conditions is available in the Administrative Procedures Handbook at wiu.edu/policies/emergency.php.
For information on winter driving conditions in Illinois, visit gettingaroundillinois.com.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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