Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Miniature horses brighten day, provide therapy for Marklund students and clientsMay 12, 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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St. Charles police join in Cop on a Rooftop to benefit Special Olympics IllinoisMay 12, 2016 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Police Department is taking part in the Dunkin Donuts Cop on a Rooftop event again this year to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. ...
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'Thank you for caring' Dundee-area first responders treated to Mexican mealMay 12, 2016 8:00 am - Salsa, tortilla chips, cheese enchiladas and beef tacos may not sound like ingredients needed to strengthen community ties, but they went the distance on Tuesday at the ...
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Grayslake teens launch project to make, provide blankets to the homelessMay 12, 2016 6:00 am - Wrapping up in a blanket can warm the body. For four teens living in Grayslake, giving a blanket to the homeless has done so much more. It warms the heart. Libby Bien, R...
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Barrington High softball team joins ALS drive to support teammateMay 12, 2016 1:00 am - In a previous version of this story, Carly Kordich's name was misspelled. For the first time, Barrington High varsity softball players will join their baseball-play...
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Women, sign up for charity 5K May 19 in BataviaMay 11, 2016 11:00 pm - The Fox River Trail Runners will host its second annual She Runs the Fox 5K, the only running event exclusively for women in the Tri-City area. It will be held at 6 p.m....
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Sign up to be a literacy volunteerMay 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is seeking volunteers to help Tri-City adults learn English. A four-session tutor training workshop will be offered from 6:30 to 9 p.m. T...
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Little Angels rev up for its 29th pledge runMay 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Elgin, IL - With the sights and sounds of spring in the air, many begin tuning up their motorcycles in preparation for riding season. With bikes on the road, it is once...
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Teacher uses Got2Run to inspire her Carpentersville studentsMay 11, 2016 6:00 am - Sunny Hill teacher uses Got2Run event to inspire her Carpentersville students
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Wauconda firefighters want to thank anonymous donor who bought their groceriesMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - If you're the person who purchased groceries for some Wauconda firefighters at the local Jewel-Osco supermarket last weekend, they want to thank you. Lt. E.J. Miller and...