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Slime time! St. Charles convention draws slime-loving kids and celebs

Slime-loving teens, tweens and others gathered at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles Saturday to celebrate gooey, gluey creations at what was billed as the "World's Largest Slime Convention," Maddie Rae's Slime Bash featured slime entrepreneurs and YouTube sensations as well as the chance to buy - and make - slime. In addition, competitions were planned.

  YouTube sensation Maddie Rae shows off her slime skills at Maddie Rae's Slime Bash Chicago at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles on Saturday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  YouTube sensation Nichole Jacklyne gets close with the almost 2,500 fans who attended Maddie Rae's Slime Bash Chicago at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles on Saturday. She has videos on YouTube all about slime and has almost 1 million followers who also enjoy this hobby. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
  YouTube sensation Marisa Gannon of Parakeet Slimes takes a selfie with Gaby Bukowski, 14, of Chicago at Maddie Rae's Slime Bash Chicago in St. Charles on Saturday. Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
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