Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Carol Stream bags tournament fundraiser grows stronger every yearJan 23, 2025 3:31 pm - The Chrissy’s/Flood Brothers Relay for Life Bags Tournament has raised $278,000 for the American Cancer Society and other charities over the past eight years.
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Green thumbs unite! Elmhurst church offers locally-grown organic plant seedlingsJan 22, 2025 9:23 pm - Orders are open for First Congregational United Church of Christ’s annual seedling sale featuring organic herbs, vegetables and more. Preorder by Feb. 28 for May 10 pickup.
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West Dundee church hosts annual Super Bowl Hoagie SaleJan 22, 2025 6:08 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting its annual Super Bowl hoagie sale, $10 each. Proceeds benefit the church’s music ministry. Preorder by Feb. 5.
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Fox Lake flip wins ‘Ugliest House of the Year’ award from national companyJan 22, 2025 4:07 pm - A pair of Antioch home flippers purchased a 100-year-old house in Fox Lake and renovated it, earning them an “Ugliest House of the Year”’ award from their company.
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Aurora pastor honored for sheltering homeless during coldJan 22, 2025 1:01 pm - The Rev. Tammy Scott awarded for providing Aurora Warming Center at Wesley Methodist Church, sheltering over 100 since Thanksgiving with help of city grant and donations.
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Aurora church hosts Scout Sunday with pancake breakfast fundraiserJan 22, 2025 12:44 pm - Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora is celebrating Scout Sunday on Feb. 9 with worship and pancake breakfast fundraiser.
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Annual St. Paddy's Day 5K in Naperville to benefit local youthJan 21, 2025 6:18 pm - Register now for the 16th annual St. Paddy’s Day run in Naperville on March 15, benefiting YMCA scholarships, schools, and youth programs.
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West Chicago Park District awarded $300K grant to boost tree canopyJan 21, 2025 6:00 pm - West Chicago Park District receives $300K grant to enhance community tree canopy through planting 200+ trees and developing forest management plan by 2028.
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Prominent civil rights attorney Fred Gray delivers keynote address at sold-out MLK Unity BreakfastJan 20, 2025 1:21 pm - Civil rights attorney and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Fred Gray delivers keynote at sold-out DuPage County MLK Unity breakfast supporting diversity grants.
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14th annual bags tournament raises funds for Brian E. Wagner ScholarshipJan 20, 2025 12:17 pm - The 14th annual Bags for Wags tournament on Feb. 8 supports Brian E. Wagner scholarship fund, which has awarded over $100,000 in college tuition to exemplary high school students.