Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Habitat for Humanity, Sysmex America dedicate North Chicago homeOct 02, 2016 11:00 pm - Submitted by The Message Group Recently, on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in North Chicago, the Anderson family was presented the key to their new Habitat for Humanity ...
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Cancer survivor fundraises through ballroom dancingOct 02, 2016 6:00 am - Ballroom dancing can't take any credit for getting Robin Schwarz through an intense breast cancer regimen six years ago when the St. Charles mother of two endured a doub...
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Palatine Jaycees pizza contest Oct. 16Oct 02, 2016 1:00 am - The Palatine Jaycees are hosting a charity pizza contest at Durty Nellie's Bar and Grill during the Chicago Bears game on Oct. 16. More than 20 pizza restaurants, all of...
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Pink Heals event in Bartlett aids cancer fightOct 01, 2016 1:00 am - The Bartlett Fire Protection District hosted its fourth annual Pink Heals Fest Saturday, featuring food trucks, live music, silent auction, raffles, pink fire engines, m...
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Golf pros tee up life lessons for kids at First Tee in MundeleinOct 01, 2016 1:00 am - As 8-year-old Ben Riekse lined up his left-handed driver on the Ivanhoe Club range, it didn't seem like there was much on the line. But when his first swing resulted in ...
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Prospect students show school spirit by volunteeringOct 01, 2016 1:00 am - About 350 students from Prospect High School in Mount Prospect volunteered to spend several hours Saturday helping out on projects at 15 different sites in the area. Rya...
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Volleyball match to raise money for cancer researchSep 30, 2016 1:00 am - Volleyball teams from Mundelein and Libertyville high schools will meet Wednesday, Oct. 5, in a match that will raise money for breast cancer research. The match is set ...
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Volunteers needed for Haunted QuarrySep 29, 2016 11:00 pm - Was that just the wind blowing in the trees or is someone walking up behind you? Swimming season has ended but that doesn't mean all is quiet at the Quarry. Face your fe...
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Batavia Kiwanians inducted into Legion of HonorSep 29, 2016 11:00 pm - On Sept. 29, two members of the Kiwanis Club of Batavia were presented with the Legion of Honor Award - Sue Bauer, and Bob Cassidy. Bauer is a retired mathematics teache...
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Arlington Heights Park District collects food, footwearSep 29, 2016 11:00 pm - The Arlington Heights Park District has announced the launch of a new communitywide effort taking steps to end hunger for families locally and to put shoes on the feet o...