Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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CASA Kane County hosts holiday giving program for children in foster careDec 08, 2023 10:00 pm - CASA Kane County, a leading advocate for children in the foster care system, has started its annual holiday giving program for the year 2023. This heartwarming initiativ...
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Over 1,000 turn out for Tom-A-Hawk Turkey TrotDec 07, 2023 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Nov. 18, more than a thousand community members participated in the Tom-A-Hawk Turkey Trot 5K raising funds for the Aurora East Educational Foundation and t...
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Local P.E.O. chapter enjoys, shares holiday spiritDec 07, 2023 10:00 pm - Twenty-four members of Chapter P-LK of the P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) Sisterhood gathered in the spirit of the holiday season and passed a "Santa sock...
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League honors Jason Sullivan with its inaugural Rising Star Civic AwardDec 07, 2023 10:00 pm - The League of Women Voters of Roselle-Bloomingdale honored Jason Sullivan with its Rising Star Civic Award at their "Decade of Impact" 10th anniversary celebration held ...
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Gates Foundation takes on poverty in the U.S. with $100 million commitmentDec 07, 2023 12:00 am - GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - In recent years, city leaders in Grand Island, Nebraska, observed that many workers and students were walking or biking long distances to their jobs...
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Barrington Hills philanthropist who opened up home to charitable events diesDec 07, 2023 12:00 am - Marian Sanfilippo, who with her husband helped nonprofit organizations raise millions of dollars by hosting fundraisers at their famed Barrington Hills estate, has died....
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Buffalo Grove first responders help local children shop for the holidaysDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - The holiday spirit was alive recently as the Buffalo Grove Police and Fire departments teamed up for their seventh annual "Shopping with Heroes" event. On Saturday, Dec...
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Dave and Marge Brown named 2023 Batavia Citizens of the YearDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - A couple whose deep love of Batavia and a commitment to its betterment have been named the 2023 Batavia Citizens of the Year. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor ...
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Aurora mourns the loss of community stalwart Father David EngbarthDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - Father David Engbarth left an indelible mark on Aurora during his 45 years serving the community. His recent passing during the Thanksgiving holiday has left a void in t...
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Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling to host 'Beer, Charity, and Music' nightDec 06, 2023 10:00 pm - On Friday, Dec. 15, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling in St. Charles will host the first in a series of their "Beer, Charity, and Music" event starting at 7:30 p.m. The go...