Kim Becker
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How Jet City Coalition aims to help seniors and low-income residents in communities near O'HareDec 14, 2021 10:00 pm - Paying it forward is a simple idea. But with jobs, kids, money woes and, oh yeah, pandemic problems, it can be easier said than done. But Kevin Murphy of Des Plaines wan...
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'Fancy and full of life': Esther's Friends supports families of hospitalized childrenNov 16, 2021 5:00 am - Esther Viola Frey never knew a stranger. She always had a smile on her face and, by all accounts, she was a force to be reckoned with. Her strong spirit made up for her ...
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Caring in Action: Ecker Center's 'One Magical Evening' hopes to conjure up a good time and raise moneyNov 10, 2021 5:00 am - Psychiatric and mental health services. Substance use and gambling disorder services. Psychosocial rehabilitation groups. HIV/STI testing and prevention. Overdose preven...
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Gerry's Cafe art auction to help open eatery employing those with disabilitiesOct 29, 2021 6:00 am - Amy Philpott and Natalie Griffin are on a mission to open a new cafe. However, the goal is not to brew the perfect cup of joe, but to build a future for people with inte...
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Spay Illinois' Parisian-inspired fundraiser aims to raise funds for animal careOct 28, 2021 6:00 am - Spay Illinois' Parisian-inspired fundraiser aims to raise funds for animal care
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Moving Day Chicago raises funds for Parkinson's disease researchOct 21, 2021 8:00 am - It's time to get moving to help people who have a hard time doing just that. Moving Day Chicago, which raises funds for Parkinson's disease research, will take place Sun...
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Fundraising concert Nov. 7 for St. Jude honors musician's memoryOct 20, 2021 6:00 am - Get ready to rock out! Or, wait, maybe Sinatra is more your style. Gospel? Classic pop? Or how about a little country from a former American Idol contestant? You can ge...
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American Lung Association walk in Wheaton raises funds to help people with various lung diseasesSep 30, 2021 6:00 am - Stand up and take a deep breath. Easy, right? Not for the anyone who suffers from asthma, COPD or other lung diseases. For them, that one breath can be a challenge. The ...
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How St. Charles-based rescue It's All About the Paws finds new homes for pets surrendered by their ownersSep 16, 2021 6:00 am - One of the few bright spots during the pandemic shutdown seemed to be that shelters were adopting out their animals faster than usual. Seems people stuck at home were lo...
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Take the first step: Barrington Area CROP Walk fights hunger locally, globallySep 09, 2021 6:00 am - The Barrington Area CROP Walk is in its 39th year. In that time, the fundraiser has raised more than $1 million to help feed the hungry and bring basic necessities to th...