Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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DuPage County teens kick off summer by making a differenceJun 30, 2025 10:33 pm - On June 24, 55 high school students from DuPage County gathered at the Glenbard High School District 87 office in Glen Ellyn to create more than 50 blankets for animals at the DuPage County Animal Services facility.
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Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale honors late president with its first Harmony AwardJun 30, 2025 10:06 pm - The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale, a 60-voice choir, celebrated its 40th anniversary and introduced the Harmony Award to recognize outstanding volunteerism in bringing harmony to the community.
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Free lunches available for kids at Indian Trails Public LibraryJun 30, 2025 6:36 pm - Kids in need of a free lunch can pick up meals outside the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling weekdays this summer.
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Downtown Batavia revives a storied tradition at 2025 Boo Boo DaysJun 30, 2025 11:10 am - Batavia MainStreet is bringing back “Boo Boo Days,” a throwback celebration with vintage ads, retro cocktails, and small-town charm during Windmill City Festival, July 11-13.
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Mount Prospect’s 4th of July Festival to feature Latin music showcaseJun 30, 2025 10:35 am - A Latin music showcase Sunday will add flair to the Mount Prospect Lions Club’s 86th annual 4th of July Festival taking place July 3-6 at Melas Park.
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‘An inspirational story’: Beds for Kids founder steps down after 30 yearsJun 27, 2025 2:00 am - Former Batavian Daniel Sergi, founder of Beds for Kids, a fund that has purchased beds for Fox Valley children in need for more than 30 years, is stepping down.
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Loaves & Fishes to host its annual ‘Night to End Hunger’ galaJun 26, 2025 11:49 pm - Loaves & Fishes Community Services is hosting its annual fundraising event on Sept. 12 at the Hotel Arista in Naperville. Funds raised provide food and self-sufficiency programs for over 10,000 people served weekly.
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Elgin AAUW announces 2025 scholarship recipientsJun 26, 2025 9:32 pm - The Elgin AAUW Branch awards scholarships to two students, part of its continuing mission to support equity for women.
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Greek Fest returns to Glenview church, celebrating faith and cultureJun 26, 2025 12:19 pm - The Glenview Greek Fest on July 26-27 will have souvlaki, wine, traditional dances and kids activities. The church is commemorating its 65th anniversary and donating 20% of net proceeds to the Family Service Center.
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Huntley police hold ‘Tip a Cop’ for Special Olympics July 5Jun 25, 2025 6:44 pm - Members of the Huntley Police Department will be rasing money and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois during a “Tip a Cop” event Saturday, July 5, at Culver’s of Huntley, 12950 Route 47.