Deerfield Submitted Content
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Deerfield couple celebrates 55 years of marriage and 31 years of hosting blood drivesDec 11, 2024 4:37 pm - A Deerfield husband and wife team, Gil and Linda Antokal, are celebrating 55 years of marriage, along with 31 years of hosting blood drives in their community. Over the years, they have organized 125 blood drives, collecting approximately 5,000 units of blood and helping nearly 15,000 people in need.
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Forest Preserves Board elects new leadershipDec 03, 2024 10:36 am - At a special meeting on Monday, Dec. 2, the board of commissioners elected Jessica Vealitzek (District 10) to serve as president of the Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Cook Co. Treasurer welcomes visitors to celebration of ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’Nov 26, 2024 9:50 am - For the 21st year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is celebrating ethnic holiday traditions of nearly 100 different nationalities at the “Christmas Trees from Around the World” display at her office.
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CAC invites residents to choose an act of kindness on GivingTuesdayNov 22, 2024 5:59 pm - CAC invites community residents to consider an intentional act of kindness as a GivingTuesday gift on Dec. 3.
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Arden Shore President and CEO Dr. Dora Maya honored as Crain’s Chicago Business 2024 Notable Latino LeadersNov 19, 2024 3:10 pm - Arden Shore Child & Family Services has announced that Dr. Dora Maya, president and CEO, has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of its 2024 Notable Latino Leaders.
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Faith in Place presents tree grant opportunity for underserved communities across Illinois, Indiana and WisconsinNov 01, 2024 11:23 pm - Faith in Place, a multifaith-led environmental nonprofit organization, recently announced a significant funding opportunity for community organizations and houses of worship located in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to strengthen community enrichment initiatives throughout its service areaOct 29, 2024 2:05 pm - Building on its dedication to enhancing the vitality, sustainability and livability of neighborhoods throughout its service area, Nicor Gas is announcing the award of $100,000 in community enrichment grants.
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North Shore nonprofits team up to address Illinois supportive housing crisisOct 25, 2024 1:50 pm - A local nonprofit organization aims to breathe new life into a former memory care facility at 1651 Ridgefield Road, in Highland Park, reimagining it as a vibrant, community-oriented living space for adults with disabilities.
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Six new volunteers join CASA Lake County to advocate for the best interest of children in foster careOct 14, 2024 3:22 pm - Six new volunteers completed their training to become Court Appointed Special Advocates and help advocate for the best interest of children in foster care.
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Share your community event in Daily Herald’s 2024 Holiday Happenings guideOct 07, 2024 2:58 pm - The holidays will be here before you know it. Get your Thanksgiving 5Ks, holiday fests, tree lightings, holiday walks, Nutcracker shows, Breakfast with Santa, or other family events into the Daily Herald Holiday Happenings guide, publishing Nov. 10.