Articles filed under Neighbor
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CASA Lake County raises over $480,000 at 2024 gala to support foster care advocacyOct 14, 2024 3:39 pm - On Friday Sept. 27, CASA Lake County hosted its highly anticipated 2024 Gala at the Westin Chicago Northshore, drawing over 200 attendees who united to support the mission of advocating for children in foster care.
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Six new volunteers join CASA Lake County to advocate for the best interest of children in foster careOct 14, 2024 3:22 pm - Six new volunteers completed their training to become Court Appointed Special Advocates and help advocate for the best interest of children in foster care.
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Hoffman-Schaumburg Knights of Columbus take to the streetsOct 14, 2024 3:05 pm - Each year, the Hoffman Schaumburg Council 6964 of the Knights of Columbus stands on street corners or outside of stores collecting donations and handing out Tootsie Rolls to raise money for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Lutheran Home partners with the Alzheimer’s Association to host educational eventsOct 14, 2024 2:57 pm - Lutheran Home is hosting two complimentary workshops presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter and open to the public, covering the essential topics of understanding Alzheimer’s, effective support strategies and the latest research advancements.
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Hey Nonny announces Songwriting Contest winnersOct 14, 2024 2:51 pm - The biggest songwriting contest in Illinois recently crowned a new winner: Holly Beemer of Gurnee walked away with the top prize in the third annual Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest.
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Improv Playhouse presents Bram Stoker's “Dracula” as a staged radio dramaOct 14, 2024 2:30 pm - This October, prepare for a thrilling theatrical experience as Improv Playhouse presents “Dracula,” the iconic Bram Stoker novel brought to life as a staged radio drama using the original 1938 Orson Welles script.
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Grindhouse, horror films slated at McHenry Outdoor Theater Oct. 31 to Nov. 2Oct 10, 2024 2:17 pm - Scott Dehn’s latest collaboration will bring a decidedly different lineup to the McHenry Outdoor Theater the nights of Oct. 31, Nov. 1 and Nov. 2.
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Multilingual parent liaison helps immigrant families settle in to District 54Oct 03, 2024 1:53 pm - Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 has long aimed for excellence among its faculty, but for hundreds of families immigrating from cultures with different educational norms and expectations it is Parent Liaison Cinzia Bellarosa who serves as the key to unlocking years of potential learning benefits for their children.
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‘We figured it was a good spot’: Location is key for coffee shop successOct 03, 2024 10:13 am - It takes careful thought to determine where you might want to open a coffee shop these days, and Jackie Anonales and her partners Maya Nieves and Violet A. Galindo did just that in opening Café del Sol two months ago in North Aurora.
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Batavia couple celebrates 65 years of marriage at the place they made their vowsSep 30, 2024 12:51 pm - Lifelong Batavia couple Ronn and Pat Pittman returned this month to the place they wed to celebrate 65 years of marriage.