Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Throughout suburbs, cops raise the roof for Special OlympicsMay 20, 2016 1:00 am - Hundreds of law enforcement officers all over the suburbs are staking out Dunkin' Donuts rooftops this morning to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois - hoping to b...
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Local firefighters fight pediatric cancer at fifth annual Fire Up A CureMay 19, 2016 11:00 pm - What do Star Wars characters, local firefighters, and sports team mascots all have in common? They will all participate in The Cure It Foundation's fifth annual Fire Up ...
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Roselle club selling tickets for Pond & Garden WalkMay 19, 2016 11:00 pm - The Roselle Park District Garden Club is selling tickets for its first Pond & Garden Walk. The event will be held 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 16, and feature seven...
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American Cancer Society seeks teams for three annual Relay For Life events in McHenry CountyMay 19, 2016 11:00 pm - The American Cancer Society is recruiting teams of local families, businesses, schools, places of worship, and the community to participate in one of three local Relay F...
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Cops on rooftops Friday for Special OlympicsMay 19, 2016 1:00 am - For the 14th year, hundreds of Illinois law enforcement officers will stake out Dunkin' Donuts rooftops Friday morning to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Starting at ...
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Wheaton resident Kathleen Henson honored as Entrepreneur of the Year by Fifth Third BankMay 18, 2016 11:00 pm - Wheaton resident Kathleen Henson, founder of Henson Consulting, was honored as Entrepreneur of the Year by Fifth Third Bank at a breakfast program held at the Chicago Cu...
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Check out the rides at free car show in AuroraMay 18, 2016 11:00 pm - The Jennings Terrace senior living center, 275 S. LaSalle St. in Aurora, will hold a benefit car show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 22. The public is invited. Admis...
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Volunteers needed for Marklund baseballMay 18, 2016 11:00 pm - Baseball season has arrived at Marklund - and so has a fun and meaningful volunteer experience. During the months of June, July and August, individuals age 14 and older ...
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Miniature horses brighten day, provide therapy for Marklund students and clientsMay 18, 2016 11:00 pm - Four miniature horses strolled the hallways of Marklund Day School and Marklund Philip Center recently, bringing looks of surprise and smiles to those they met. During t...
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Is a gap year after high school a good idea? Experts dividedMay 18, 2016 5:20 am - Malia Obama's decision to postpone entry to Harvard University after she graduates high school in June has brought national attention to teens taking a "gap year" before...