Carpentersville Lifestyle
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CASA Kane County volunteer advocates for abused and neglected childrenDec 15, 2015 12:00 pm - After David Carrell retired in 2012, he wanted to volunteer at something challenging. While all volunteering is meaningful, Carrell got the challenging part when he went...
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U-46 schools give back to the communityDec 13, 2015 10:00 pm - Students and staff in School District U-46 are helping their peers and neighbors in need this holiday season. From food and toy drives, to special shopping trips to buy ...
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Help The Salvation Army of Elgin provide seasonal assistance to 900 familiesDec 13, 2015 10:00 pm - It is midseason for the Red Kettle Campaign, and with a goal of $202,000, The Salvation Army of Elgin Illinois is depending on the generosity of the community to donate ...
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Sport Clips Haircuts donates $830,000 to VFW for 'Help A Hero' scholarshipsDec 13, 2015 10:00 pm - KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Sport Clips Haircuts made a $830,000 donation to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dec. 14 to support active duty U.S. service members...
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Sign up for Bison Feeding with Lords Park ZooDec 13, 2015 10:00 pm - Get an up close and personal look at the bison, deer and elk at the Lords Park Zoo on Saturday, Dec. 26. Meet at the Elgin Public Museum for a short introduction after w...
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Join in '10-For-10' Shop Local event Wednesday in West DundeeDec 13, 2015 10:00 pm - On Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 6-8 p.m., join in the "10-For-10" Shop Local event, supporting three independently owned business in downtown West Dundee: Emmett's Brewing Co...
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Barrington teen once dangerously ill, now to get VIP treatment at Bears gameDec 11, 2015 12:00 am - Matthew Haller, a 17-year-old junior on the Barrington High School football team, will get the full VIP treatment at the Chicago Bears game Sunday. Haller suffered a col...
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U of I Extension honors Kane Master GardenersDec 10, 2015 10:00 pm - Volunteers have given 3,500 hours of service to communities in 2015
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K40 Electronics surprises Dundee Boys and Girls Club with $50,000 donationDec 10, 2015 10:00 pm - K40 Electronics in Elgin continues its commitment to making a difference in the lives of children in the local community by supporting the mission of the Boys and Girls ...
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Food pantry volunteer president 'feeds more than just the tummy'Dec 10, 2015 12:00 am - Mary Graziano doesn't work 30 hours a week at the FISH Food Pantry in Carpentersville for personal gain. She does it for the couple struggling to feed their nine childre...