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Good morning St. Charles! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What to expect at October's St. Charles Singers season-opening concerts
  • Did a $550,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket sell near you?
  • St. Charles East slugger turns heads at statewide Peoria showcase

Also on today's calendar: Charity Partner Sale Weekend for Lazarus House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Charles Singers To Present NORTH AMERICAN MOSIAC in October (broadwayworld.com) — St. Charles music lovers can catch the St. Charles Singers launching their 42nd season with the "North American Mosaic" concerts at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church on October 3 and 4. The program blends spirituals, folk songs, and contemporary works from U.S. and Canadian composers, many being performed by the choir for the first time, offering a rich, culturally diverse evening close to home.
   

• Illinois players hit five Lucky Day Lotto jackpots in just over a week (myjournalcourier.com) — A Lucky Day Lotto ticket sold at the Shell station on West Main Street in St. Charles hit a $550,000 jackpot, part of five Illinois jackpots totaling $1.25 million in just over a week. The store will receive a $5,500 bonus, and lottery officials remind winners to sign their tickets, check numbers online or via the app, and seek help if gambling becomes a concern.
   

• Peoria Summer ID: Position Player Analysis (prepbaseballreport.com) — A recent Peoria Summer ID baseball showcase featured players from across Illinois, including St. Charles East corner infielder Gavin Price, who ranked third among top positional prospects. Scouts praised his tall, projectable frame, strong right-handed swing, and impressive 101 mph max exit velocity, suggesting St. Charles fans may want to keep an eye on his development in coming seasons.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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