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Chicago Tribune
a day ago
- Climate
- Chicago Tribune
Annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil a summertime staple: ‘It's a good family event'
Debbie Vasica of Elgin has been making a habit of coming to the annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil every summer. 'I've come many times before, and I keep coming back. It's friendly, it's kid-friendly and there's lots of food and crafts,' she said Saturday morning as she walked with her husband Robert and granddaughter Freya, 4, into Volunteer Park in Sugar Grove for the festival which ran from Thursday to Sunday. 'I love corn, and it's the only vegetable my husband will eat.' More than 25,000 people were expected to attend this year's annual event, a tradition that is nearing 60 years. This year's event again featured a full musical lineup from Friday through Sunday, along with the second annual cornhole tournament on Friday; Bingo on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; arts and craft vendors on Saturday and Sunday; and a car show on Sunday. The festival's parade was held on Friday and carnival rides and more than a dozen food options were offered daily. During the event, officials said the unpredictable weather had been impacting attendance including Saturday morning as the Vasicas and others began to come into the park for the festival. David Baumgartner of Sugar Grove was working as a volunteer on Saturday. 'Once the weather cleared up people were here and enjoying themselves,' he said of the first couple of days of the festival. 'Attendance has been OK,' he said Saturday. 'It seems like it was decent but people were worried about the weather. But to me, the biggest draw is a mix of the fresh corn and the bands and the teens and kids with the rides.' Robert Vasica admitted he does, in fact, like corn and that one ear 'would probably be enough.' 'I was at carnivals as a kid and seeing things through my granddaughter's eyes now is a little different,' he said. 'They're probably bigger and better. I like how this is organized.' Shawn West of Joliet was manning Annabelle's BBQ at the event. 'The weather has been a little bit of a bummer but that's what happens,' he said, noting that 'the best we ever did here was sell 2,400 pork chops on a stick.' Predictably, an army of volunteers was on hand Saturday preparing corn including Dave Burroughs of Sugar Grove. 'We've done as many as 11,000 ears of corn some years,' he said. 'The corn came from southern Indiana this time,' he said while looking at a huge tub where corn floated in water. 'I think people keep coming to this because it's a good family event – food, music, carnival. What else do you need?' Trevor Sartain of Bristol stood by three corn boilers that could hold 50 ears of corn each and said this was his third year at the corn boil and he 'likes the whole community aspect of it.' 'This has that country-like feel to it,' he said. 'I like that.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
This bingo session has ASOS vouchers and a fashion makeover weekend to be won
JOIN the Sun Bingo weekly session where prizes include ASOS vouchers and tickets to a fashion makeover weekend. Sun Bingo is turning up the heat this summer with our Fashion Makeover bingo sessions. Every week, nine lucky full house winners will bag a £100 ASOS voucher to fill their wardrobes with the hottest summer looks. Then, one full house winner will scoop the grand prize… tickets for themselves and a plus one to join Sun Bingo for our fashion makeover weekend in London! We've not forgotten about our 1L and 2L winners, as they'll be getting £10 and £20 cash prizes. Who? To be a fashionista in these games, you must be a registered player, UK and ROI resident, and aged 18+ years old (registration and ID verification are required). What? Our Fashion Makeover session is another way for you to win tickets to our London fashion makeover weekend extravaganza. This autumn, we'll be whisking our selection of winners and their plus ones off to a lovely London hotel where they can enjoy a two-night stay with breakfast and dinner included (see full T&Cs below). As part of the weekend, our winners will also have a day of pampering, with a makeover, hair treatments and a facial. That's all well and good, but our players deserve the best. So, we're also including a personalised session with a top stylist who will help each of our winners to make their wardrobes pop thanks to expert advice, tailored to our winners' most flattering styles. Each winner will get a new daytime AND evening outfit to keep! Want a fancy night out to debut the new look? We thought of that as well, with each winner receiving two theatre tickets. We know we could stop there… but why would we? This is our sizzling summer offer so we're going to make sure that it's RED HOT. Our winners will not only come away knowing how best to dress, but they'll also get the chance to try out their new fashion tips with a £300 shopping voucher! Does this offer sound right up your catwalk? There are a few ways to win tickets for yourself and a plus one. That includes the Fashion Makeover bingo session. Each week, players who want to participate must opt in and stake £15 on bingo on site in order to access the session. There will be 10 games in total per session. Nine of those games will award the full house prize winner a £100 ASOS voucher. The 10th game is your chance to win tickets to our London fashion weekend. There are also £10 and £20 cash prizes for the 1L and 2L winners. When? You must qualify for each week that you want to take part in the fashion makeover session. You can qualify from Monday to Sunday between 28th July and 17th August. The bingo sessions are each Monday evening between 8pm and 9pm. Where? To get on our fashion makeover guestlist, first you must win your tickets in our Guestlist Room! 1 Why? Are you a fashion fiend who loves to strut in their stuff in the latest trendy looks? Maybe you want to be but it's been a while since you properly updated your wardrobe. Whatever your fashion status, this is the weekend trip for you! We're turning a selection of our winners into pampered models for the weekend and completing the look with a chance to be papped! Even if you don't win the grand prize, with a £100 ASOS voucher, you'll still be able to enjoy a great shopping spree and bag some great new outfits. How do I get my prize? Prize money will be paid out immediately after the game(s) have finished. If there is more than one winner, winnings will be equally shared. Prize money to be shared will be £100. If more than one person wins the fashion makeover full house prize, these players will be put into a prize draw. The player who doesn't win the prize draw will be awarded £100 in cash. Players who win an ASOS voucher or fashion makeover tickets will be sent a code and link to the Sun Bingo prize website via email within seven days of winning. Winners will have seven days to claim their prize after receiving the winners' email. Players will need to follow the link from the email, confirm the address is in the UK, and accept the terms. They must select their prize and fill in the information required to deliver the respective prize. Please allow up to 28 days for delivery of prizes. In order to fulfil the prize, the details entered to the prize claim site will be shared with and or Brand Matters, our approved prize supplier. By claiming the prize players are accepting these terms. It is a customer's responsibility to ensure that they have the correct details added to their accounts to ensure they receive prize claim emails. Failure to do this could result in the loss of a prize. It is a customer's responsibility to enter the correct details for delivery and be able to accept the delivery at that address within the 28-day delivery window. Prizes are subject to change throughout the campaign due to availability with *New customers only. Deposit £10 for 100 free spins on selected games (wager winnings 20x) and spend £10 on bingo tickets for £50 bingo bonus (wager bonus 4x within 7 days). Only completed games are credited. Debit cards only. Offer ends 31.07.25. 18+. T&Cs apply. Offer runs between 28.07.25 and 17.08.25. Opt in, stake £15 cash on bingo each week from Monday to Sunday to qualify for a fashion bingo session the following Monday, until 18.08.25. 18+. T&Cs apply. The fashion makeover prize includes accommodation for two individuals for two nights in London. Breakfast and dinner will be provided at the hotel. Dinner expenses will be pre-paid for two guests, up to £50 per night. Any additional charges incurred at the hotel will be billed to the winner by the hotel. Additionally, the prize includes two theatre tickets. The makeover event is scheduled for Sunday 5 th October and Monday 6 th October (we reserve the right to alter these dates). The prize package also encompasses hair, makeup and a facial. Each winner will receive two styled outfits, one for daytime and one for evening wear, which they will be allowed to take home. Furthermore, they will be awarded a £300 shopping voucher. This prize is designated for one individual per winner. The event will be documented through photography and videography for social media purposes, and each winner will receive the images and videos to keep and share with their family and friends. Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Dog Babu', son of ‘Kutta Babu', gets residence certificate in Bihar, internet in stitches
A dog being issued a residence certificate in Bihar was probably not on anyone's Bingo card for 2025. That, however, is exactly what has happened in the state capital of Patna, where 'Dog Babu' has been issued just such a certificate, complete with the digital signature of Revenue Officer Murari Chauhan on the document. A residence certificate in the name of Dog Babu has sparked amusement on social media. A residence certificate for Dog Babu According to a Times of India report, the residence certificate was issued from Bihar RTPS's portal of Masaurhi Zone Office. It features a picture of a golden retriever and lists his name as 'Dog Babu'. The certificate further enumerates that Dog Babu is the son of 'Kutta Babu' and his mother's name is 'Kutiya Devi'. His address is listed as Mohalla Kaulichak, Ward No 15, Nagar Parishad Masaurhi of District Patna, Bihar. The District Administration of Patna said that an FIR has been registered against the applicant, the computer operator, and the officer who issued the certificate. The certificate has been cancelled and officials are now trying to ascertain how it was generated. Since a digital signature requires the use of a secure government-issued dongle, officials suspect a possible breach or misuse of credentials, The Free Press Journal reported. Certificate sparks amusement While Bihar officials scramble to figure out how this error occurred, social media users are less concerned and more amused by the incident. One X user and civil engineer called it 'the funniest fake certificate.' 'Well NYC is about to recognise dogs as family members. So we are keeping pace with the world,' another quipped. 'This happens only in Bihar,' a user added. 'Where is billi mausi?' another wondered. 'Bihar is not even for experts,' one person joked. Dozens of people joined the meme bandwagon, with one playing on the popular 'Dogesh Bhai' trend and writing, 'Wrong info, Dogesh is his real name.'
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Everything new in Aldi's middle aisle on Sunday, July 27
Shoppers might want to keep their kids at home when Aldi launches it's middle aisle toy event this weekend The supermarket only recently introduced a batch of new products a few days ago, but now it's time for a refresh. Every Thursday and Sunday, staff replenish the infamous middle aisle with new and interesting goodies for people to pick up alongside their usual food shopping. Known by some as the 'random aisle', Aldi is actually far from it. Every time there is a refresh, Aldi follows a selection of themes with its products. This weekend, the Aldi website has chosen toys as the main theme, which will make the kids excited (and maybe a few parents wince). The new items aren't from Aldi's popular toy range but bring a range of popular characters and franchises together under one roof. Some standouts include Gabby's Dollhouse, Paw Patrol, Pokémon, and Bluey. Parents might want to take a look (without the little ones begging) and stash a few of their favourite things away for special occasions. Some might even hold out until Christmas. It can be somewhat overwhelming to browse what's in stock during your weekly shop, and you might end up missing something. So, look ahead of time at what to expect with this roundup of new items coming into stores. Back in the middle aisle, Bluey is a sensation with toddlers and adults alike. The Heelers are no strangers to the middle aisle, as Aldi previously ran toy events with the character and even let the Aussie dog have her own event not too long ago. One standout item that once had parents scrambling was the popular Plush Bluey Chair (£24.99). It's now coming back again, with designs for Bluey, her sister Bingo, and their wild cousin Muffin. Aldi claims it will "make a great addition to any child's playroom or bedroom"—especially if they're big Bluey fans. Sticking with Bluey, fans can also grab smaller Soft Toys (£6.49) in a wide range of characters, including Bluey, Bingo, Muffin's sister Socks, Bingo's best friend Lila, and two new plush characters - Baby Bluey and Chef Bingo. Sure to stand out in the middle aisle due to their giant size, Pokémon fans can snap up 14-inch (35.5cm) tall Squishmallows that look like fan favourites Dragonite and Fuecoco (both £12.99 each). Pikachu also appears on a Travel Flask and Lunchbox (both £3.99). Paw Patrol fans can get their hands on all their favourite pups with special vehicles (£9.99 each) equipped for "exciting dino rescues". Gabby's Dollhouse is also a featured programme, with fans able to choose from different mini room playsets (£7.99 each), complete with authentic accessories and figures. There will also be a range of fun Play-Doh sets (£5.99). Kids can choose from a variety of jobs, including hairdresser, dog groomer, dentist, and an incredible 'ice cream' dispenser. Ideal for long car rides or just keeping kids busy at home, Aldi will also stock a range of Character Activity Sticker Book (£1.99), Story Board Books (£2.99), and a collection of 89p colouring books featuring characters like Peter Rabbit, The Dinosaur That Pooped, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Aldi Specialbuys are limited-time offers on unique items that appear in stores. The theme is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday, meaning shoppers tend to have a limited amount of time to get particular products. You can find details about upcoming Specialbuys by checking the Aldi website, picking up a leaflet in-store, or signing up for email alerts.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
Mandela Day kindness: Tarentaal seniors gifted blankets by Stoneridge Centre
Tarentaal Retirement Village residents had their bodies and hearts warmed this Mandela Day when Stoneridge Centre arrived with 100 blankets. The game of Bingo that was happening in the Tarentaal hall was happily halted when the centre arrived to drop off the blankets on July 18. ALSO READ: Volunteers uplift community at Impilo's Mandela Day event Nearby Thembalami Care Centre and the Max Ordman Deaf Association also received gift of blankets.
