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5 Things You Should Know for Thursday, June 30—An American Idol Performs in St. Charles!
It's going to be hot outside so be careful. It's going to be even hotter in St. Charles, where "American Idol" singer Leslie Hunt performs in concert.
It's going to be hot and sunny Thursday, which makes it a great day to enjoy cool morning tempratures at the . The mercury should be falling by tonight, so step out later and enjoy a free concert by a talented local musician.
If you're a small-business owner, you may want to read ahead for some important information from the state of Illinois that will affect your taxes.
And, help promote local business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new dental practice.
Find out what's happening in Genevawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Here are Patch's "5 things" you should know for today:
1.The WeatherChannel.com is reporting a high of 85 degrees with a UV index of 9, which is very high. Please protect your skin from the sun with sunscreen and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Dehydration can be prevented by drinking plenty of water and avoiding alcoholic beverages while in the sun.
Find out what's happening in Genevawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
For more information on protecting yourself from the sun while working out-doors, please click here.
2. Geneva's weekly Green Market runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 75 N. River Lane. The Geneva Green Market is a non-profit food-distribution program promoting organic and sustainable products from local farmers and artisans.
Click here to read about their tax-deductible membership program, which also gives a Green Market discount card and free gift.
3. Small-business owners should know that the state of Illinois Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit will end today. Business can obtain the $2,500 withholding tax credit for each full-time employee.
For more information please click here.
4. Celebrate the grand opening of Geneva Smiles with the during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. Geneva Smiles is located at 477 S. Third St., in Geneva, IL.
Dr. Dean Park DDS has been serving the Fox Valley area for more than 25 years and is an Aurora native. He specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry procedures performed in a relaxing environment.
5. St. Charles Park District's Concert in the Park series continues with a performance by Leslie Hunt at 7 p.m. in , 450 W. Main St., St. Charles. Hunt is a St. Charles native and former American Idol contestant who made it to the top 24 during the show's 6th season.
Post-Idol Hunt made a name for herself in the music industry as a singer and songwriter, and she performs regularly throughout the United States. Her latest album, Your Hair is On Fire, was released in August 2009.
