Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Scholarship brunch supports Latinx students at Elgin Community CollegeOct 06, 2025 12:17 am - The Jane Barbosa Legacy Brunch raised over $15,000 for undocumented and DACA student scholarships, awarding five students $1,000 each. It honored the late Jane Barbosa, founder of ECC's Organization of Latin American Students.
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Four women honored for leadership at Barrington area eventOct 01, 2025 11:27 am - Nearly 100 community business owners and leaders gathered at Biltmore Country Club in North Barrington recently for the eighth annual Outstanding Women Leaders Awards Luncheon.
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McHenry Outdoor raises breast cancer awareness, fundsOct 01, 2025 9:55 am - Oct. 10-11 at the McHenry Outdoor Theater will be all about making some joyful noise on behalf of breast cancer awareness.
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Master Gardener Conference celebrates 50 years of growth, connectionSep 30, 2025 3:44 pm - The Illinois Master Gardener program celebrated its 50-year legacy at the annual conference.It featured tours highlighting the intersection of history and horticulture, hands-on learning sessions, and recognition of Master Gardener projects' impact.
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‘Big Game’ is a big deal — and raises big money — at Hersey High SchoolSep 29, 2025 7:48 pm - The gym at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights shook with noise from the packed bleachers Monday as it played host to “The Big Game” Monday. The annual basketball contest features players from Northwest Suburban High School District 214’s Career Life Skills program for students with cognitive delays.
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How Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk helps feed local familiesSep 29, 2025 9:56 am - All are invited to the Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, Oct. 12.
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KidsMatter’s Empower Gala to feature actress, mental health advocate Mariel HemingwaySep 26, 2025 8:14 pm - KidsMatter, Naperville’s youth-oriented organization, is hosting its 2025 Empower Gala with the theme, “Dream. Believe. Become” on Nov. 15 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville.
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Luke Bryan and fans team up to provide 6,000 meals for hungry families in Northern IllinoisSep 26, 2025 7:10 pm - Luke Bryan's Farm Tour stop in Prairie Grove collected over 7,600 pounds of food donations for Northern Illinois Food Bank, providing over 6,000 meals to fight hunger.
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West Dundee family unites against Parkinson’s with Moving Day Chicago on Oct. 5Sep 26, 2025 4:26 pm - Tony Saviano embraces exercise like tai chi, rowing, boxing, and CrossFit to manage his Parkinson's symptoms. His family and friends will participate in Moving Day Chicago Oct. 5 to raise funds for the Parkinson's Foundation.
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Vernon Hills girl’s fight with cancer inspires Lilley’s Beanies of BraverySep 26, 2025 10:08 am - When 7-year-old Lilley Sloniker lost her hair during leukemia treatment, hats became her armor. Her goal is to collect 700 hats for children dealing with cancer during a fundraiser Sunday at Deerpath Park in Vernon Hills.