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Buffalo Grove area teens team up against cancer May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The annual Relay for Life led by students from Stevenson and Buffalo Grove high schools will be held June 14 at Buffalo Grove High.
Lake Zurich Rotary fundraiser May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The Lake Zurich Rotary Club hosts its third annual Roll with Rotary bowling fundraiser at Brunswick Bowl on Route 12 in Deer Park on Friday, May 31.
Super sleuths raise close to $120,000 for the homeless May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Super sleuths were everywhere at the 24th annual Catholic Charities Hearts for Homeless Families "The Derby Whodunit," on May 4. The intriguing murder mystery, performed by the TesserAct Theatre Ensemble, brought out the best Sherlock Holmes wannabes.
Nicarico Run for Reading returns with new theme, location May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
An annual fundraiser honoring the life of a 10-year-old murder victim returns to Naperville next month with a new theme and hopefully some "new excitement," organizers say. The 12th Annual Jeanine Nicarico Run for Reading is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at 5th Avenue Station, 200 E. Fifth Ave. For the first time, the fundraiser will take place at night, and participants are being asked to help illuminate the 5K course by wearing glow sticks.
Beth Tikvah’s ‘Pocketful of Sunshine’ supports local social services May 22, 2013 12:00 AM
On Sunday, May 5, Beth Tikvah Congregation in Hoffman Estates hosted its first Michael Shai Siver Pocketful of Sunshine 5K to benefit the preschool scholarship fund established in memory of Michael Siver, one of its students.
St. Patrick School plans a summer service project May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Patrick Catholic School student council members are planning a summer service project for the Holy Family Food Pantry. During May, students are bringing food and new backpacks to the school to be donated to local children. The school is at 15020 Wadsworth Road in Wadsworth.
Local Red Cross office, Salvation Army helping tornado victims May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Those looking to help out the communities of Oklahoma City can make monetary donations, as the American Red Cross and the Salvation Amry are currently mobilizing supplies and personnel. “We have people that are trained and ready to deploy; we just need to get the word if help is needed,” a Red Cross official in Arlington Heights said.
Large rummage sale returns to Prince of Peace in Lake Villa May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Find anything from clothing to power tools and more at Prince of Peace Parish's annual rummage sale in Lake Villa from June 6 to 8. The must-stop-and-shop rummage sale has been a fixture in Lake Villa for 16 years, drawing shoppers from across Lake County, Cook County, southern Wisconsin, and eastern McHenry County. Proceeds benefit Prince of Peace School.
Record donations to Misericordia May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Pat Martin, chairwoman of the Candy Days Leadership Team, says this year's donations to Misericordia set a record.
Hanover Park Park Foundation holds Dash N’ Splash fundraiser May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The Hanover Park Park Foundation will hold its second annual Dash N’ Splash fundraiser at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, July 14, starting at the Seafari Springs Aquatic Center, 1700 Greenbrook Blvd., Hanover Park.
Proceeds from Naperville man's toy sales help battle muscular dystrophy May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
As Naperville resident Marty Karlin watched his son, Ryan, 10, grow weaker from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, he wanted to raise awareness and funds for research to combat the disease. He and his family came up with ShtankOut, a plush toy that doubles as an odor eliminator in kids gym bags, lockers, closets and other smelly places. A portion of the $4.99 to $5.99 price for every one goes toward research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy,
These teens deserve some good publicity May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: Helen Szybinski of Streamwood says the teens of St. John The Evangelist Church aren't getting the credit they deserve for their mission work.
Culver’s restaurants to hold Honor Flight fundraiser May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The owners of 64 Chicago-area and Northwest Indiana Culver's restaurants have earmarked Tuesday, May 21, as a "Day of Giving" and will donate 10 percent of sales to Honor Flight Chicago.
Haiti Relief Jam II in the suburbs on June 2 May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Brian Reynolds of Arlington Heights has pulled together Haiti Relief Jam II, and it's set to roll on June 2. He hopes the Relief Jam will raise both awareness and funding for their next series of mission trips to Haiti.
Annual “Poppy Days” fundraiser supports hospitalized veterans May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Across the country, American Legion members will hold their annual Poppy Days' fundraiser over Memorial Day weekend. Locally, members of American Legion Post 208 will be highly visible on Saturday, May 25, at various intersections and at store fronts requesting your donations in exchange for a red crepe paper poppy that was handmade by a hospitalized veteran.
Countryside fundraiser: May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Palatine-based Countryside Association for People with Disabilities hosts its eighth annual Opportunity Walk/Run/Roll fundraiser at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 2, at Independence Grove in Libertyville.
K-9 Memorial fundraisers May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Organizers of the Northern IL Police K-9 Memorial are hosting two fundraising events.
CLC benefit golf outing May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Golfers can help raise money for College of Lake County scholarships in an outing on Monday, June 3.
CERT fundraiser: May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
The Community Emergency Response Team of South Lake County, which serves Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Long Grove and Ela Township, hosts its 6th Annual All-U-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lake Zurich Fire Station 1, 321 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich.
Outstanding Local volunteers feted by HandsOn Suburban Chicago May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
HandsOn Suburban Chicago and Retired & Senior Volunteer Program hosted the 2013 Impact Awards & Volunteer Recognition Awards, honoring the year's best volunteers from the Northwest suburbs.