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Food pantry donations taken at Bartlett parade Jun 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Hanover Township and the Bartlett Chamber of Commerce will collect donations for the Township Food Pantry during the Bartlett Independence Day parade, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
Chicago Bear Tillman, Kings Lanes tourney helps children in need Jun 17, 2013 12:00 AM
On June 5, Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman partnered with Kings Lanes, Lounge & Sports for the second Charles Tillman Celebrity Pro BOWLer Tournament. The event was a huge success, raising $160,000 for the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation. Through the Pro BOWLer tournament as well as another partnership with Kings, in which a portion of bowling shoe rentals was donated to the Foundation, about $320,000 has been raised in the past year for the Foundation.
State Bank taking book donation for kids Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Donations of new or gently used children’s books are being accepted through Aug. 16 at State Bank of the Lakes locations in Antioch, Lindenhurst, Grayslake, Lake Villa, and Spring Grove, in support of Bernie’s Book Bank, which provides books to children in need in the Chicago area.
Golf outing to benefit Inverness nonprofit organization Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The Society for the Preservation of Human Dignity will hold its ninth annual golf outing Wednesday, July 10, at Makray Memorial Golf Course, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington.
Clothes, cash donations sought for families Jun 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The organizers of Barrington Giving Day in December are planning an earlier Back to School event for needy families in August. Both clothing and cash donations are sought. Items such as new and gently used baby clothes, shoes, shirts, pants, jackets and new socks can be dropped off at Barrington area churches, Tower Lakes and Barrington village halls, the Barrington Public Safety Building and Barrington Park District.
BBQ family fest, vendor fair: Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The University of Illinois Lake County Extension hosts a BBQ Family Fest and Vendor Fair on Saturday, June 29 at the Lake County Extension grounds, 100 S. Route 45, Grayslake.
Barrington Area Council on Aging adds eight to its hall of fame Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Eight Barrington-area residents’ efforts to enhance the quality of life in their community have been recognized through their induction into the Barrington Area Council on Aging’s Hall of Fame. The inductees, honored during a recognition tea at Lake Barrington Woods, were nominated by local service organizations, churches, health care providers, nonprofits, the arts community and local governments.
‘Skating with the Starz’ show aids Condell cancer program Jun 14, 2013 12:00 AM
On Saturday, June 22, Glacier Ice Arena in Vernon Hills will host the second annual “Skating with the Starz” to benefit the Advocate Condell Cancer Care program.
Smiles for Bob 5k in Elgin fights esophageal cancer Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Bob Geier was known for his big heart and his warm smile, but the Elgin man died just four months after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer. Out of tragedy, daughters Meghan and Kayla started a memorial run to fight the disease. The second annual 5k will be held June 23 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Elgin.
Barrington area home schoolers hold charity toy sale Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
Members of the Barrington Area Home Schoolers group are hosting their 8th Annual Kids Toy Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 13, and Friday, June 14, at Algonquin Township at 3702 U.S. Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake.
USO BBQ in Antioch: Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Antioch Woman’s Club, in concert with the Antioch Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Bazaar, hosts a USO BBQ on Sunday, June 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Main Street and Orchard in downtown Antioch.
Relay For Life events set for June 14 in Northwest suburbs Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Three Northwest suburban Relay For Life events benefiting the American Cancer Society will take place Friday, June 14.
DuPage organization offers hope and supportJun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Not everyone cries tears of joy when the pregnancy test is positive. Instead of envisioning holding a precious little baby, sometimes all the mother can see is her own dreams for the future crashing all around her. And rather than looking forward to sharing her excitement with her family, she fears her own parents’ anger and disappointment in the news. When a teen or woman sees her pregnancy as a crisis rather than a blessing, she can feel lost and alone. CareNet Pregnancy Services of DuPage offers counseling, support and prenatal care aimed at helping her see how pregnancy and life as a mother can be possible.
Money missing from Round Lake Parkinson’s event Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
Barb Stonecipher said it isn’t the amount of money that was taken from a charity event she helped organize that bothers her, it’s the principle. A little more than $100 in cash donations was taken at the “Stepping Out for Parkinson’s” event Sunday at Nippersink Forest Preserve in Round Lake, Stonecipher said.
Hawthorn Woods gym show collection: Jun 12, 2013 12:00 AM
The village of Hawthorn Woods and the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County are working together for second year in a row to collect used and gently worn gym shoes.
Volunteers rally to help Little City residents Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Instead of selling homes Monday, a group Schaumburg real estate agents renovated them. About 30 employees from the real estate company Koenig & Strey helped paint and landscape two Schaumburg homes where 16 developmentally disabled men live. The homes are supported and maintained by Palatine-based Little City. “This does so much to enhance the morale,” said Shawn Jeffers, executive director for Little City.
3 teens from Central American get treatment at Barrington hospital Jun 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Three teenagers from El Salvador will receive free medical treatment this week for their heart conditions at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, hospital officials announced Monday. "We anticipate these three children can be treated for their abnormal heart rhythms and hope to give them an opportunity to live a normal life,” Dr. Raymond Kawasaki said.
Garage sale for Roselle mom’s heart transplant Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
St. Walter Music Ministry in Roselle is holding a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, at 715 Huntington Lane in Schaumburg to raise money for a heart transplant for Abigail Everhart, a Roselle mom. Everhart is waiting to be placed on the heart transplant list.
Rotaryfest opens Wednesday in Elk Grove Village Jun 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The 2013 Rotaryfest will feature lots of great food, carnival rides from Fantasy Amusement Co. and live entertainment by bands including 7th Heaven, CoverGurl, The Lounge Puppets, Serendipity, In Session and ARRA. The RotaryFest Hometown Parade will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, from Elk Grove Boulevard at Tonne Road to the festival grounds in Lions Park. The parade theme is “Sports on the Boulevard.” The parade will be followed by fireworks at dusk.
Bartlett Learning Center hosts golf outing Jun 6, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bartlett Learning Center is hosting a charity golf outing on Thursday, June 13, at the Bartlett Hills Golf Club, 800 W. Oneida Ave. The center provides educational and support services to children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.