Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Back the Blue motorcycle rally returns Aug. 22Aug 11, 2021 11:00 pm - Join the second annual Back the Blue Northern Illinois Veterans and First Responders Motorcycle Rally on Sunday, Aug. 22. It will be kickstands up at 10:30 a.m. at the ...
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Palatine residents' 'Feed Chicago' pairs their love of cooking with commitment to helping othersAug 11, 2021 5:30 am - Andrew Ellia loves to cook, grill and share food with family and friends. One night at dinner in May, the Palatine resident realized he also wanted to do that with other...
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When in doubt, answer the phone: GBN 2002 grad wins Northbrook Days raffleAug 11, 2021 1:00 am - Scott Abramson was packing for a business trip to New York on Sunday night when he got a call from an unfamiliar number. “I'm like, I don't have time to pick this up, bu...
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College of DuPage honors student Thomas Oleksy named 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise ScholarAug 10, 2021 11:00 pm - College of DuPage honors student Thomas Oleksy has been named a 2021 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. The Hanover Park resident, who will receive a $1,000 scholarsh...
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Naperville Scout creates library for teen patients at Edward HospitalAug 10, 2021 11:00 pm - Nathan Lichucki has spent a lot of time at Edward Hospital in Naperville. The 14-year-old Naperville resident receives regular infusions there to treat his rare disease...
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Local League of Women Voters celebrate 100th anniversaryAug 10, 2021 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Aug. 8, approximately 50 locals gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge, Lisle. The event was he...
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Huntley's Shepherd of the Prairie supports the Aarrk Gardens' missionAug 10, 2021 11:00 pm - Members of Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley embody the church's statement of purpose "A Growing Church for Growing People" and its pledge to "encourage...
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Aurora's Wesley UMC serves kids food, reading, craftsAug 10, 2021 11:00 pm - About 50 kids met outdoors at Aurora's Blackhawk Park Aug. 2 for food, stories and crafts. The event concluded four Monday programs presented by Wesley United Methodist ...
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Caring in Action: Naperville's Loaves & Fishes fundraises to open new Aurora hubAug 10, 2021 6:00 am - Loaves & Fishes Community Services announced in January that it was acquiring a 30,100-square-foot warehouse building in Aurora. Plans were to open the building at 5...
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Home of the Sparrow receives $25,000 grant from Community Foundation for McHenry CountyAug 09, 2021 11:00 pm - Home of the Sparrow in McHenry would like to recognize the generosity of The Community Foundation for McHenry County for the $25,000 grant. The nonprofit organization co...