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Schneider Electric, Griffin, Donovan receive Habitat Hero awards
Jun 18, 2019 11:35 AM - Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity honored Schneider Electric, Chris Griffin, CEO, USG Corporation, and Julie Donovan, executive director, Habitat for Humanity Lake County at its fourth Habitat Hero Award Dinner, recognizing decades of leadership and commitment in their roles working with Habitat in the Chicago area and beyond. Over 400 guests toasted the honorees at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago and helped celebrate the homeowners and heroes that help Habitat for Humanity build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. WGN anchor Micah Materre was master of ceremonies for the event. -
Baxter Foundation commits $2 million to Operation Smile
Jun 4, 2019 9:36 AM - The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc. is providing a $2.2 million grant to Operation Smile, one of the world's largest volunteer-based surgical nonprofit organizations, to deliver free surgical and multidisciplinary care to underserved communities in India. -
Three-day theater gala in Elgin to pay tribute to Dennis Taylor
May 21, 2019 11:39 AM - "A Taylor-Made Triple Feature," a three-day theater gala, will be presented at the Elgin Art Showcase over Memorial Day Weekend. This event will pay tribute to Elginite Dennis Taylor who served as a dancer, choreographer, costumer, makeup artist, set dresser and wig designer at dozens of suburban theaters for more than 50 years. -
Fox Valley Hands of Hope plans Garden Party fundraiser for June 10
May 15, 2019 9:31 AM - Fox Valley Hands of Hope's 21st annual Garden Party fundraising event -- featuring silent and live auctions, a bevy of showcase raffles, entertainment, and a full luncheon -- will be held Monday, June 10, at the Q Center, 1405 N. 5th Ave., St. Charles. -
New lab at Northwest Community will offer cutting-edge cardiac care
May 14, 2019 7:01 AM - Thanks to two generous donors, Northwest Community Healthcare's new hybrid cardiac catheterization lab, which begins treating patients this month, will offer cutting-edge care in the suburbs.
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'Comcast Cares Day' benefits local organizationsApr 30, 2019 11:38 AM - The 18th annual Comcast Cares Day, the company's celebration of its year-round commitment to volunteerism and service, will be held Saturday,
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Food drive to benefit Chicago depositoryApr 15, 2019 8:30 AM - Abra Auto Body Repair of America locations in Lake County are launching the Rhythm Restoration Food Drive now through May 10.
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Blain's CEO to keynote Leader Luncheon
Apr 10, 2019 1:00 AM - Jane Blain Gilbertson, president, CEO, and owner of 41 Blain's Farm & Fleet stores, will be the featured speaker at the 36th Annual Leader Luncheon Awards. -
Andigo to sponsor three Chuck Jones exhibitions
Apr 5, 2019 2:35 PM - Andigo Credit Union has donated $15,000 to sponsor in part three upcoming projects this summer for the backyard EXPERIENCE and Chuck Jones Center for Creativity. -
United Way of Elgin merging with Metro Chicago agency
Mar 15, 2019 8:36 AM - After 18 years at the helm of United Way of Elgin, Lynne Bosley will be retiring after an upcoming merger with United Way of Metro Chicago, which she hailed as a positive move.
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