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East High Picks New Basketball Coach, Other Stories Featured in St. Charles Patch Week in Review

Following are top stories and news highlights for July 9-15.

St. Charles East Chooses New Boys' Basketball Coach—Patrick Woods has served as Athletic Director at Ridgewood High School in Norridge.

Last Harry Potter Movie Premieres, Draws Thousands to St. Charles Theater—Hardly a muggle was in sight at Charlestowne 18 as the last film in the Harry Potter series opens with a midnight show.

Comedian Don Rickles to Perform Aug. 20 at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles—"Mr. Warmth" will present a Las Vegas-style show with a full orchestra.

1st Street Cruise Nights Planned in Downtown St. Charles—Events are set for 1st Street between Main and Illinois streets July 12, 19 and 26 and Aug. 2, 9 and 16.

St. Charles Police Department Makes Four Arrests in Recent Traffic Safety Campaign—Officers also issued more than 40 citations during the two-week You Drink & Drive, You Lose effort.

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