Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Hawthorn Woods mom finds healing in helping othersAug 25, 2016 6:00 am - When Ciri Stom lost her 18-year-old son Jeremy to a heroin overdose in 2009, her world collapsed. “I would cry and say there's nothing worse. What else can happen tha...
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Mundelein parks, environmental group to partner on Mundelein rain gardenAug 25, 2016 1:00 am - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District is teaming with an environmental group and local residents to install two rain gardens near Diamond Lake, and they want your hel...
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VFW surprised with $5,000 to bring traveling wall to Des PlainesAug 25, 2016 1:00 am - Members of Des Plaines VFW Post 2992 were surprised on live TV this week when they received a $5,000 check from Rivers Casino that will go toward bringing a replica trav...
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Anderson Animal Shelter names winning 'Spokespet' for Pets-a-PaloozaAug 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Smoke, a 10-year-old beagle mix, overcame a rough start to his life to become a lovable, loyal member of the Parthun family. Now this adopted dog is playing another role...
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12th Annual Truly Priceless Garage Sale - Sep 17Aug 24, 2016 11:00 pm - 12th Annual Truly Priceless Garage Sale The 12th Annual Truly Priceless Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., at 3...
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Team 66 Education Foundation is bringing Kelly Miller Circus back to townAug 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Celebrating its 78th year in 2016 with two performances at both 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, the Kelly Miller Circus will excite and delight guests with a show...
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After decades of helping others, Streamwood veteran gets the help he needsAug 24, 2016 5:00 am - Fred Hossfeld has spent a lot of time and energy helping veterans get the help they need and the recognition they deserve. The 83-year-old Korean War veteran from Stream...
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Gurnee benefit car wash set for SaturdayAug 24, 2016 1:00 am - A Riddicks Ride Foundation benefit car wash is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Gurnee Police Department, 100 N. O'Plaine Road to raise money for peop...
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Family Fun Endurance Bike Ride to support Easter Seals DuPage & Fox ValleyAug 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Join "Bike for the Kids," an inaugural endurance bike ride to support Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley, on Sunday, Sept. 18. Cyclists can choose to ride 100, 75, 50 or 2...
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Fox Valley Hands of Hope needs patient care volunteersAug 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Fox Valley Hands of Hope, a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those with life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved, is in need of volunteers...