Articles filed under Volunteering
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'One of the most impactful things we've done': Elgin Rotary planting 100 oak trees in forest preserveAug 23, 2021 5:30 am - There's general agreement in the scientific community that planting trees can help reverse the effects of global climate change. How many trees? Oh, anywhere from 1 tri...
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With surge in abuse cases, CASA Kane County sees critical need for volunteersAug 22, 2021 11:00 pm - With children back in school, area teachers are faced not only with teaching, but with watching for signs of potential abuse or neglect in their students. Teachers are ...
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The orange vests are returning for Kiwanis Peanut Days in St. CharlesAug 22, 2021 11:00 pm - The orange vests are back! After two years, due to the pandemic, St. Charles Kiwanians will once again be requesting donations for their annual Peanut Days fundraiser at...
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Good News Sunday: Chicago-area time capsule allows kids to share pandemic experiencesAug 22, 2021 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: The contents of a single cylindrical can...
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North Shore dad raises nearly $310K for EastersealsAug 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Brad Serot of Winnetka, vice chairman at CBRE, has a 7-year-old daughter, Ava, who has epilepsy and cerebral palsy. He will soon be participating in the Triple Bypass Cy...
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Huntley Rotary Club welcomes new membersAug 17, 2021 11:00 pm - On June 24, District Governor Lyle Staab installed Steve Capes, the newest member of Rotary Club of Huntley. The Carpentersville resident was sponsored by Rotarian James...
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Willow Creek's Care Center garden grows fresh produce for families in needAug 17, 2021 6:00 am - It's not exactly a secret garden, but tucked away in the southwest corner of the Willow Creek Community Church campus in South Barrington is its Care Center Garden. A sm...
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Lisle VFW to host community blood drive Aug. 22Aug 16, 2021 11:00 pm - Lisle Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5696 will hold a community blood drive from 12:30-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, in the mobile coach at 1209 Lisle Place. Appointments are a...
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Elgin Altrusa Club installs new officersAug 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Altrusa International of Elgin, a service club for active and retired executive and professional women, recently installed its new 2021-22 officers. Altrusa Internationa...
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Good News Sunday: Palatine residents' 'Feed Chicago' pairs love of cooking with helping othersAug 15, 2021 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Andrew Ellia loves to cook, grill and sh...