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Round Lake Library to host blood driveNov 16, 2018 10:31 AM - The Round Lake Area Public Library is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 20.
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Barrington duo team up for blood drive, bone marrow registryNov 16, 2018 1:47 PM - Although separated by 10 years, Carter Bailey and Max Lewis are on a mission to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and the National Bone Marrow Registry.
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Local blood bank to support Northern Illinois Food Bank through donations Nov. 19-25
Nov 15, 2018 9:34 PM - This Thanksgiving, all participating blood donors who donate between Nov. 19-25 at any Vitalant donation center, fixed site or blood drive, will automatically have a monetary donation made on their behalf to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. -
Join in Green Friday Restoration Day with McHenry County Conservation District
Nov 15, 2018 10:27 PM - The day after Thanksgiving may be a popular day for shoppers, but it's an even better day for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. On Friday, Nov. 23, McHenry County Conservation District's Land Stewards at Exner Marsh, Boger Bog, Pleasant Valley and Alden Sedge Meadow invite the public to stop by for an hour or two to nurture their nature and give back to the land. -
Four out of five caregivers could use your support
Nov 14, 2018 2:24 PM - During National Family Caregivers Month, the Alzheimer's Association offers tips on helping out caregivers, including asking to help with chores such as picking up groceries or doing some cooking or cleaning. -
Lutheran churches in the suburbs mobilize to help hurricane victims in Florida
Nov 14, 2018 6:00 AM - Volunteers from several suburban churches, along with representatives and comfort dogs from Lutheran Church Charities, are headed to Florida to provide comfort and assistance to those affected by Hurricane Michael.
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Elgin Area Chamber to honor volunteers at luncheon
Nov 15, 2018 8:47 AM - In the spirit of the season, the Elgin Area Chamber will give thanks to five outstanding local volunteers at its annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 20. -
Korean War veteran called 'Pops' finds renewed purpose at Midwest Veterans Closet
Nov 10, 2018 7:00 AM - Korean War veteran Russ "Pops" McCann, 82, volunteers on weekdays at the Midwest Veterans Closet in North Chicago. "Every day I came in here and I can help a vet, it's a plus for me," said McCann, a widower from Des Plaines. "That's why I'm still vertical -- it's helped me physically and mentally." -
Volunteer pilots search for missing swimmer in Lake Michigan
Nov 9, 2018 11:23 PM - On Monday, Nov. 5, Pilots for Hope, a newly formed nonprofit volunteer search-and-rescue organization based in West Chicago, donated their aircrews and aircraft to search for the missing swimmer in Lake Michigan. -
Arlington Heights advocate for those with cerebral palsy has died
Nov 9, 2018 7:58 PM - Jim Moser rallied friends, family and colleagues to raise more than $100,000 to open an offshoot of the Center for Independence Through Conductive Education at St. Francis de Sales Church in Lake Zurich. Moser died Tuesday of heart disease. He was 75.
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