Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Suburban doctors travel to Lebanon to treat Syrian refugeesMay 17, 2017 5:30 am - At the start of a busy shift at a clinic in northern Lebanon, Dr. Moeen Saleem already faced a grim task. Clinic workers wanted Saleem to examine the child of two Syrian...
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How suburban doctors treated refugees in LebanonMay 17, 2017 1:00 am - Here's a breakdown of the health care provided in one week by suburban doctors and other volunteers in Lebanon: 1,559: total beneficiaries 197: surgeries 1,343: consult...
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St. Charles police to be on Dunkin Donuts rooftops for Special Olympics Illinois benefitMay 17, 2017 1:00 am - On Friday, May 19, don't be surprised to see St. Charles police officers posted on the rooftops at two St. Charles Dunkin Donuts locations: 1711 W. Main St and 2701 E. M...
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Oakton foundation helping pay tuition for MAP-eligible studentsMay 17, 2017 1:00 am - State lawmakers' failure to pass a budget has again led to reliance on outside contributions to help pay tuition costs for students who need financial help at Oakton Com...
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Patton Elementary in Arlington Heights walks for Make-A-WishMay 17, 2017 1:00 am - Patton Elementary School, having raised more than $100,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation over the last decade, sought to grant more wishes for children in need as part ...
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McTeacher's Night Held for Laurel Hill School at Irving Park Rd. McDonald'sMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Laurel Hill Elementary School of the U-46 School District held their first McTeacher's Night at the McDonald's on Irving Park Rd in Streamwood, on Tuesday, May 16. A Mc...
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AHFD MDA Fill the Boot DriveMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - The Arlington Heights Fire Fighters and the Muscular Dystrophy Association will be hosting the AHFD MDA Fill the Boot Drive on May 19. The firefighters will be out coll...
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Four teens advance to Eagle Scout rank at May 21 ceremonyMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - On Sunday, May 21, Boy Scouts Troop 46 of the Fox Valley District, Lily Lake, will host a Court of Honor for Matthew MacArthur, John Potesta, Arion Seiff and Collin Sroc...
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YWCA Elgin announces recipients of Leader Luncheon awardsMay 16, 2017 11:00 pm - More than 400 community members attended the 33rd annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon Awards at The Seville in Streamwood on Thursday, May 12. Guests were welcomed by Ju...
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Constable: Teacher's career near end, but education not stoppingMay 16, 2017 5:30 am - The world is a cozy little place for Brett Weiss, a Bartlett High School social studies teacher who will take part in the "Retirement Reception" Tuesday after school in ...