Western Courier| November 4th, 2019

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Monday, November 4, 2019 - Vol. 120 Issue 32

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"Our First Date" takes over Simpkins Theatre By Tea Wheat courier staff This past weekend, the Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance put on a stunning performance of “First Date.”

This Broadway musical comedy was originally written by Austin Winsberg, with music and lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. The adaptation here at Western Illinois University was performed on Friday and Saturday in Simpkins Theatre.

The performance drew a sold out crowd on Saturday night. “First Date” is a musical comedy about, as the advertisements for the production listed, “One date. Two people. And every single voice in their heads.” This performance was that and so, so

much more. The play fol- the two protagonists have lowed two characters, Aaron been set up on a blind date. and Casey, as they meet each other for the first time at a bar and restaurant. It soon becomes known to the audience that this is not your Our First Date average first date, or even a page 2 Tinder meet up, but rather

Macomb home catches fire, one casualty found

DEVON GREENE/ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

On November 2, 2019 at 4:39 am, The Macomb Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of N Campbell St regarding a single structure fire in progress. Upon further investigation it was determined that a victim was located on the second floor of the structure. The victim was given medical treatment but later died on scene. This is still an ongoing investigation with the Macomb Fire Department, Illinois Fire Marshal’s Office and Macomb Police Department. The person’s name is not being released until notification of family. COURTESY OF MACOMB FIRE DEPARTMENT


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