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CASA Lake County raises over $480,000 at 2024 gala to support foster care advocacyOct 14, 2024 3:39 pm - On Friday Sept. 27, CASA Lake County hosted its highly anticipated 2024 Gala at the Westin Chicago Northshore, drawing over 200 attendees who united to support the mission of advocating for children in foster care.
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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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Hoffman-Schaumburg Knights of Columbus take to the streetsOct 14, 2024 3:05 pm - Each year, the Hoffman Schaumburg Council 6964 of the Knights of Columbus stands on street corners or outside of stores collecting donations and handing out Tootsie Rolls to raise money for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Lutheran Home partners with the Alzheimer’s Association to host educational eventsOct 14, 2024 2:57 pm - Lutheran Home is hosting two complimentary workshops presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter and open to the public, covering the essential topics of understanding Alzheimer’s, effective support strategies and the latest research advancements.
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Hey Nonny announces Songwriting Contest winnersOct 14, 2024 2:51 pm - The biggest songwriting contest in Illinois recently crowned a new winner: Holly Beemer of Gurnee walked away with the top prize in the third annual Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest.
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Improv Playhouse presents Bram Stoker's “Dracula” as a staged radio dramaOct 14, 2024 2:30 pm - This October, prepare for a thrilling theatrical experience as Improv Playhouse presents “Dracula,” the iconic Bram Stoker novel brought to life as a staged radio drama using the original 1938 Orson Welles script.
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Elgin Rotary members helping food pantry in MexicoOct 14, 2024 10:45 am - The Elgin Breakfast Rotary is seeking donations from local businesses and Individuals to purchase a refrigeration unit for a food pantry in Lake Chapala, Mexico.
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Batavia MainStreet and Water Street Studios host annual Winterfest Art Market Nov. 8-10Oct 12, 2024 12:54 am - Kick off your holiday shopping at this three-day market, featuring hand-crafted art and goods created by over 35 local artists and makers, brought to you by two local nonprofit organizations Batavia MainStreet and Water Street Studios.
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Books Between Bites to feature more Batavia history in literature by mayorOct 12, 2024 12:48 am - Batavia's popular monthly noontime book program, “Books Between Bites,” continues on Thursday, Oct. 17, when they welcome Mayor Jeff Schielke for his annual presentation.
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Lovell Federal Health Care Center to hold My VA Health info sessions in Evanston Oct. 15 and 29Oct 12, 2024 12:42 am - The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center will host informational sessions about the My VA Health patient portal for Veteran patients and their caregivers from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 15 and Oct. 29 at the Evanston VA Clinic.