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Riverdance 30 “The New Generation”: 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, April 22-24; 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25; 2 and 7:30 p.m.

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Kerr provided advice for talking about climate change with kids. Kerr spoke about ... should be prepared for in Illinois and some of the things that families can do at home to have a positive ...

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The Streator Family YMCA will host its annual Healthy Kids Day from 9 ... through games and activities sponsored by several local organizations. For information about the Master Gardener program, call ...

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