Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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'Things are flying off the shelves': Salvation Army home goods pantry in Elgin sees rising need for essentialsOct 10, 2022 5:30 am - As a single mother with three daughters, Nohemi Perez of Elgin found it impossible to make ends meet as prices on necessities from food to gas to rent kept rising. "I on...
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Mount Prospect Fire Department hosting food drive SaturdayOct 10, 2022 1:00 am - The Mount Prospect Fire Department is hosting a food drive Saturday to restock the village's emergency food pantry. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, the fire a...
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Volunteers sought for Naperville Pumpkin RaceOct 10, 2022 1:00 am - Volunteers are being sought for the sixth annual Naperville Pumpkin Race presented by the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation. The event, which will be held Oct. 29 at the ...
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Montini Catholic Broncos host successful Volley For A Cure eventOct 09, 2022 11:00 pm - Under the leadership of all level team members, and with the assistance of dedicated parents and friends, Montini Catholic's Bronco Volleyball Team held its annual Volle...
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Lombard library puts up mural celebrating inclusion and diversityOct 09, 2022 11:00 pm - The Make-A-Wish Foundation recently granted a wish for Max Lindberg to have a mural put up in the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. The mural, created by artist Alejandro Echav...
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Wheaton's Gary UMC to host Trunk-or-Treat Oct. 29Oct 09, 2022 11:00 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 29. Treats will be served from the trunks of churchgoers' decorated v...
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Good News Sunday: 66 canine couples marry at Kane County Cougars' ballpark for a good causeOct 09, 2022 7:30 am - Good News Sunday: 66 canine couples marry at Kane County Cougars' ballpark for a good cause
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Hundreds of bikers come together to benefit underprivileged kidsOct 09, 2022 1:00 am - Hundreds of motorcyclists, some with toys strapped to the back of their bikes, hit the road Sunday for the 36th annual DuKane A.B.A.T.E. Toy & Food Run. DuKane A.B.A.T....
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Displaced dogs, cats arrive at DuPage AirportOct 09, 2022 1:00 am - More dogs and cats from Florida and Puerto Rico have made their way to the Chicago area. The 100 animals touched down Sunday morning at DuPage Airport in West Chicago. T...
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Huntley church to host 'Boo to Hunger' food drive and Trunk-or-TreatOct 06, 2022 11:00 pm - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will hold two special Halloween-themed family events in the church parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 29. A "Boo to Hunger"...