Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Kids Above All collecting holiday gifts for needy childrenNov 24, 2025 3:35 pm - A Chicago-area group called Kids Above All is collecting holiday gifts for kids affected by poverty, violence and other issues.
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Photos Hotdogs serves up holiday generosity with gift card deal that gives backNov 24, 2025 3:24 pm - A Palatine restaurant is getting into the holiday spirit with a gift card promotion to benefit organizations serving people with special needs.
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More than 550 free turkeys were distributed to help needy families in Maine TownshipNov 24, 2025 12:39 am - Volunteers assisted in a turkey drive, loading boxes of Thanksgiving food items into cars. Over 550 Thanksgiving turkeys were donated to Maine Township families in need.
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Lake Lovers celebrate game-changing pilot for Lake County lakesNov 23, 2025 11:45 pm - The Lake County Lake Lovers 2025 Lake Monitoring Pilot successfully concluded its inaugural season, with volunteers contributing an estimated 2,800 hours and producing lab-quality results that saved lake groups a combined $100,800 in testing costs.
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Lou Malnati’s continues 17-year tradition giving Thanksgiving meals to needy familiesNov 22, 2025 3:02 pm - More than 200 Lou Malnati’s employees and their family members packed over 1,200 Thanksgiving food baskets Saturday in Buffalo Grove.
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Wheeling comes together for breakfast to help needy familiesNov 22, 2025 10:34 am - Dozens of Wheeling residents gathered at the police station Saturday morning for a charitable breakfast benefiting needy families in the community.
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Lawmakers collect toys for Mano a ManoNov 21, 2025 3:36 pm - Two state lawmakers are organizing a toy drive to benefit the Mano a Mano Family Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that provides resources for immigrant families in Lake County.
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A map of the past: Geneva history buff relishes portraying land surveyor from 1770sNov 21, 2025 3:30 am - As a history buff who enjoys re-enactments but isn’t drawn to battles or military uniforms, portraying an 18th century land surveyor is the perfect fit for John Schubert of Geneva.
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Hoffman Estates seeking Holiday Giving Tree sponsorsNov 20, 2025 12:06 pm - Hoffman Estates community members interested in becoming Holiday Giving Tree sponsors are invited to select a recipient ornament from the Giving Tree in the Health and Human Services lobby at village hall through Monday, Dec. 1.
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Geneva Lions Club hosts 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with SantaNov 19, 2025 11:39 pm - The Geneva Lions Club is hosting its 14th annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 6. It includes live music, photos with Santa, kids craft table, pancake creation station, and more, with ticket proceeds supporting the club's eyeglass program.