Events Calendar

Registration for the 2026 Homecoming Parade has gone live! The parade will be on Saturday, October 24th at 10:30 am.

Make sure your organization or department is registered for this Homecoming tradition.

Toss. Compete. Win. Support a good cause

This is the 4th annual trick-or-treat at Argyle Lake State Park Campground. It will be from 5-7 pm. This is not just for camping kids. All kids from anywhere are welcome to walk the campground from campsite to campsite to trick-or-treat. Anyone who wants to hand out candy is welcome. Just find a spot in the campground.

Hailed by the media as "The Quintessential Paul McCartney," Tony Kishman has performed for audiences worldwide and is regarded by "Beatlemaniacs" as the world's best McCartney look-alike/sound-alike, with a lineup of world-class musicians! Tony Kishman, veteran of Broadway's smash hit Beatlemania, has been by Sir George Martin and Sir Paul McCartney himself as a great musician. From Hey Jude to Live and Let Die, Penny Lane to Maybe I'm Amazed, the show delivers note-perfect recreations of McCartney's greatest hits with stunning visuals, state-of-the-art sound, and the infectious energy that made Sir Paul a legend!

Return to Macomb, IL, to Celebrate the Annual WIU Homecoming

Saturday October 24th:
- Spencer Student Recreation Center - open 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. ($7 day pass)

$5 per lesson or $15 bundle 

Join us for a guided, 4-part book discussion of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Robin Kimmerer is a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Her book explores reciprocal relationships between humans and the land. Robin weaves storytelling and environmental knowledge throughout this poetic read. We will discuss lessons from the book as well as expand on scientific concepts such as prairies. There will be assigned reading sections for each meeting. You are invited to attend all or just a few lessons.

​Register and pay below:

Join globally renowned entertainers Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann (of Letters From Home) for an unforgettable musical journey celebrating the iconic duos that have shaped history.
From legendary musicians like Johnny Cash & June Carter to iconic on-screen pairs like Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, this dynamic performance features everything from classic hits and Broadway showstoppers to playful nods to pop culture favorites like Batman & Robin and The Odd Couple. Blending the legacy of timeless hits with the wit and edge of classic sketch comedy, It Takes Two is an incredibly unique musical experience guaranteed to delight all generations.

With powerful harmonies, heartwarming moments, gut-busting comedy, and plenty of surprises, IT TAKES TWO, A LEGENDARY DUO REVUE, is a celebration of the magic that happens with the power of two.

Western Illinois University's University Union Board (UUB) is excited to announce its Fall 2026 Bingo Calendar, featuring a full lineup of themed bingo nights, campus partnerships and signature WIU spirit.

UUB's bingo events have become a favorite campus tradition, known for high-energy atmospheres, creative themes and great prizes. This fall, attendees can look forward to five unique bingo experiences:

Fall 2026 Bingo Events:

Welcome Bingo
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26 - Grand Ballroom

Loteria Bingo in collaboration with LASO (Latin American Student Organization)
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14 - Grand Ballroom

Halloween Bingo
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28 - Grand Ballroom

Drag Show Bingo with UNITY and the LGBT*QA Resource Center
7-10 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11 - Grand Ballroom

Holiday Bingo
7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2 - Grand Ballroom

Each event will feature themed entertainment, interactive activities and opportunities for students to engage with the campus community in a fun and welcoming environment.

Come enjoy beautiful Lake Argyle while taking a relaxing morning pontoon boat ride on the lake as we watch for wildlife. Life jackets, binoculars, and field guides will be available, or you’re welcome to bring your own.
**Pre-registration is required, and space is limited to 6 participants. ** 
Please email Bridget.Hinchee@illinois.gov or call (309) 776-3422 for more information or to register.

Connect with the educators shaping tomorrow's workforce at the Area Educator Expo on October 30, from 11 am – 12:30 pm at Burlington Community High School in the high school gym. Hosted in partnership with the Des Moines County Educator Conference, this event gives your business the opportunity to connect with approximately 575 local educators, showcase your brand, and highlight career opportunities within your organization.