Happy Labor Day: 5 Things You Should Know for Monday, Sept. 5

Happy Labor Day! Hope you have a fun day planned. Did you know that a workers' strike outside of Chicago made Labor Day a national holiday? Read about that and some more local facts today:

1. Today is the registration deadline for the  on Sept. 11-12. The tournament is open to men 50 and older who have a St. Charles mailing address, live in boundaries, or hold a season golf pass. 

Nine holes will be played each day and the filed is divided into age groups: 50, 60, 70 and 80 plus. Register at the pro shop.

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2. Due to the Labor Day holiday, no garbage service is scheduled today in St. Charles. Waste collection will be behind schedule one day for the remainder of the week.

Also, the and all will be closed in observation of Labor Day. 

3. The will be keeping a close eye on drivers by enforcing , and You Drink, You Drive, You Lose programs. Be aware of seat belt enforcement zones and random road checks for drunken drivers.

When traveling to and from Labor Day events, choose a designated driver and make sure all passengers are wearing a seat-belt. 

4. Head to the from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Geneva's Island Park. This annual storytelling and music festival features eight concert stage areas, hands-on workshops, dance, vocal and instrument classes and activities for the kids. 

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5. Fun Fact: Labor Day was first celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882. It became a federal holiday in 1864 when president Grover Cleveland tried to ease worker tensions after a strike at the Pullman Palace Car Company outside of Chicago. 

Labor Day is celebrated throughout the nation with barbecues and other events to signify the end of summer. It is also the unofficial start to the NFL and college football seasons.