Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Maryville Academy to stop housing youthsMay 31, 2016 1:00 am - After 132 years, Maryville Academy will no longer serve as a home for youths, in the face of a looming state funding cut in residential and institutional aid, the Des Pl...
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Bartlett-area scouts team with special needs baseball playersMay 31, 2016 1:00 am - Bartlett-area Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Eagle Scouts and Venture Crew Scouts will buddy up with special needs baseball players June 4 for five games, to raise awareness fo...
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Buffalo Grove Firefighters 'Fill the Boot' for MDA on June 3May 30, 2016 11:00 pm - Since 1954, the International Association of Firefighters has partnered to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Funds raised benefit MDA research so...
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Caruso memorial concert returns to St. CharlesMay 30, 2016 6:30 am - The St. Charles community will celebrate music, unity, and hope as the 14th annual Tyler Brett Caruso Memorial Concert kicks off the summer concert series in Lincoln Par...
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Lake County fundraiser recordMay 30, 2016 1:00 am - The Lake County Sheriff's Office reported that the 15th Annual Dunkin Donuts Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics, Illinois, raised a record amount. T...
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Prospect Heights charity golf outing is June 9May 30, 2016 1:00 am - The Prospect Heights Police Association and Fire Association invite golfers to their annual charity golf outing on Thursday, June 9. Proceeds will sponsor community acti...
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Wingfest for kids charity in Schaumburg July 31May 30, 2016 1:00 am - The Woodfield Area Children's Organization's 16th annual Wingfest will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 31, at Drink, 871 E. Algonquin Road in Schaumburg. Six...
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NAWBO Chicago names new executive directorMay 30, 2016 1:00 am - The Chicago chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners has named Wendy Bensley Jaehn as executive director. The appointment marks NAWBO Chicago's firs...
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Fundraisers to benefit family of police officerMay 29, 2016 1:00 am - Fundraisers to benefit the family of the late Vernon Hills police officer Andy Rheintgen are set for Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, at Hitz Pizza and Sports Bar...
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Fashion luncheon raises for AVON FoundationMay 28, 2016 1:01 am - Submitted by Ela Township Ela 55+, Ela Township's senior program, hosted its inaugural Celebration of Life Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Ela Community Center in Lake ...