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- 0:05Bailey LaSalle County Republicans to meet voters at fifty sixth annual Birgoo
- 0:09Festival. Written by Matthias Warner. This article is being read by
- 0:15an automated voice brought to you by Everlett. Residents will have an
- 0:20opportunity to learn about and meet Republican candidates and elected officials appearing
- 0:26on the ballot in the upcoming November third General Election. The LaSalle
- 0:31County Republican Central Committee will host visitors during the 56th annual Burgu
- 0:37Festival in Utica on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, at
- 0:42a tent located at the corner of Church Street and Mill Street,
- 0:46according to a news release from the LaSalle County Republican Central Committee.
- 0:50Republican candidates and elected officials will be stopping by the tent.
- 0:55Throughout the two-day festival to visit with residents, answer questions and discuss
- 1:00issues important to voters throughout LaSalle County and Illinois, according to the
- 1:05release.
- 1:06Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey and his wife Cindy Bailey will make a
- 1:10special appearance from 3 to 5 p.m. On Saturday, October 10 at
- 1:14the tent. Festival attendees are encouraged to stop by during their visit
- 1:19and use the opportunity to meet candidates personally, ask questions and become
- 1:24better informed about the individuals seeking to represent them at the local,
- 1:29state and federal levels according to the release. Candidate signs, campaign literature
- 1:35and election information will also be available to help residents learn more
- 1:40about Republican candidates running in the upcoming general election on November 3,
- 1:45according to the release. The Birgu Festival is a longtime Utica tradition
- 1:50featuring vendors, food, crafts, entertainment and other activities, and serves as a
- 1:55major fundraiser for the LaSalle County Historical Society according to the release.
- 2:00For more information on the 56th annual Birgu Festival, visit the event
- 2:04website.