Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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'You can never prepare yourself for anything like this'Jun 27, 2016 11:00 am - Haley was having headaches for a couple months but we attributed it to stress of graduating, choosing a college and the major life changes she would be facing. Fourth o...
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Sheriff's deputies host fundraiserJun 27, 2016 1:00 am - Editor's note: To clarify a June 28 brief about a charitable card game, the Lake County sheriff's office is not a sponsor of the event. The July 2 fundraiser is host...
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Why two Naperville nonprofits are joining forcesJun 27, 2016 1:00 am - Two well-known Naperville nonprofit groups that help people withstand tough times are soon to be one. Effective July 1, Naperville CARES is combining with Loaves & Fishe...
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Kiwanis Club of Aurora turns 100; celebrates with donation and programsJun 26, 2016 11:00 pm - The Kiwanis Club of Aurora is turning 100 this year. It has been a year of celebration. The City of Aurora has worked with the club to install "Kiwanis 100-year" banners...
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Help an adult learn English with Literacy Volunteers Fox ValleyJun 26, 2016 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is seeking volunteers to help local adults learn English. A four-session tutor training workshop will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday...
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Minority Contractors Association to host annual golf outingJun 26, 2016 11:00 pm - On Thursday, Aug. 11, the U.S. Minority Contractors Association will hold its second annual golf outing fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Makray Memorial Golf Cour...
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Mt. Prospect food pantry, in low supply, asks public for donationsJun 26, 2016 1:00 am - Mount Prospect's Food Pantry is reaching out to the community for donations because shelves are in low supply, village officials said. Summertime experiences a dip in do...
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Businesses' turn to face off in Fox Lake water fightsJun 26, 2016 1:00 am - Water fights pitting teams of local businesses, along with food and live music, highlighted the final day of the Fox Lake Fire Department's 58th annual Fireman's Festiva...
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Kids show off rodeo skills in Elk Grove VillageJun 25, 2016 1:00 am - Call it the Mild Mild West. Little cowboys and cowgirls showed off their ranch skills in events that included cow milking, corn stripping and, of course, riding a mechan...
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CASA golf fundraiserJun 24, 2016 1:00 am - The 17th annual Golf for a Child Invitational hosted by CASA Lake County and CDW is Monday, June 27. The event will welcome more than 100 golfers to Kemper Lakes Golf Cl...