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Plastic foam recycling suspended in Kane, Lake, McHenry towns
By Madhu Krishnamurthy
Jul 29, 2016 8:46 PM - Residents of several communities in Kane, Lake and McHenry counties are left scrambling to find a way to dispose of plastic foam waste with the suspension of recycling programs in their towns.
Images: So many festivals, so much summer
By John Starks
Jul 3, 2016 6:00 PM - It was a great week of festival fun in suburban Chicago
Foodie 5K returns to three Chicago area locations this spring
Erik Jacobsen
Feb 17, 2016 4:23 PM - Fitness experts agree that the best way to stay motivated is to set goals and mix up your workout routine. Training for one -- or all three -- of this spring's Foodie 5Ks can help you stay on track, all while helping feed hungry neighbors throughout northern Illinois. The Foodie 5K returns to three Chicago area locations in 2016 in Wheaton, Libertyville and Joliet to benefit Northern Illinois Food Bank.
Celebrate Canned Food Month with Northern Illinois Food Bank
Erik Jacobsen
Feb 4, 2016 4:44 PM - February is Canned Food Month, and Northern Illinois Food Bank is celebrating the occasion by highlighting this enduring staple in the quest to solve hunger. "We're grateful for every canned food donation that comes through our doors," said president and CEO Julie Yurko. "While many of us take the convenience of canned foods for granted, they can be essential for hungry neighbors who either don't have access to refrigeration or are struggling to acquire fresh alternatives."
Northern Illinois Food Bank celebrates distribution of 5 millionth serving of milk to hungry
Donna Lake
Jan 13, 2016 8:16 PM - For the most vulnerable in our communities, a glass of milk may come as often as New Year's Day. For the past three years, Northern Illinois Food Bank has been working to change that, and in December 2015 distributed its 5 millionth serving of milk through its Milk2MyPlate Program. To celebrate the milestone, a group of program donors, dairy farmes, representatives from the dairy industry and participating food pantries came together Jan. 11 for a special reception at Northern Illinois Food Bank's West Suburban Center in Geneva.
Volunteers invited to share hope, love during special holiday meal-packing sessions
Toni Antonetti
Nov 20, 2015 10:10 PM - Families and church groups have a meaningful way to spend Thanksgiving morning, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve this holiday season: Pack meals with Feed My Starving Children and cover the costs with a gift of $50 per volunteer.At meal-packing, adults and children age 5 and older hand-assemble MannaPack meals consisting of rice, soy nuggets, dehydrated vegetables, and a flavoring with 20 vitamins and minerals. The fun activity draws families and groups together, while feeding the hungry.
Northern Illinois Food Bank receives $20,000 grant from ConAgra Foods Foundation
Erik Jacobsen
Jun 19, 2015 6:08 PM - One out of five children in northern Illinois faces hunger. When schools are closed for summer, kids have less access to nutritious meals as many rely on free or reduced school breakfast and lunch. This is why Feeding America, the nation's leading domestic hunger-relief charity, has selected Northern Illinois Food Bank to receive a Hunger Free Summer grant.
Where to find suburban Memorial Day fests
Daily Herald Report
May 22, 2015 2:50 PM - Memorial Day weekend ushers in the unofficial start of summer with ceremonies across the suburbs honoring those who have served our country, parades, and fests with food and music.
Fox River Shiver jumps off at noon Sunday
Submitted by Broken Oar
Feb 25, 2015 3:44 PM - The third annual Fox River Shiver kicks off Sunday, March 1, at the Broken Oar Beach on the banks of the Fox River in Port Barrington. Fearless, costume clad volunteers gather every year to brave the icy waters and frigid air for charity.
Girl Scouts open winter camp in Harvard to families
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Jan 27, 2015 5:15 PM - Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is offering "Frosty Frolic" to all local families who want to experience winter camping together. Families, couples, and small groups are invited to bundle up and explore Mary Ann Beebe Center in Harvard from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Activities will include sledding, cross country skiing, and snowman building. Cost is $10 per youth or $5 per adult. Registration is open and ends Monday, Feb. 9.

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