Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Charity overcomes chill of Fox RiverMar 06, 2016 12:00 am - Most suburban residents who stepped outdoors Sunday did it to enjoy the warmth and sunshine of an unseasonably pleasant early March day. Then there were the brave souls ...
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People brave icy plunge in Lake Zurich to raise money to fight cancerMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - American Cancer Society Relay For Life supporters plunged into icy waters Saturday during the Purple Plunge at Breezewald Beach in Lake Zurich. The plunge participants c...
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Polar Plungers brave chilly Oak Brook watersMar 05, 2016 12:00 am - When you're organizing something called a Polar Plunge, you usually expect people to have to brave some pretty frigid air and water temperatures - along with thousands o...
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Lincolnshire library gets largest-ever giftMar 04, 2016 12:00 am - The Vernon Area Public Library has received a $100,000 donation, the largest gift the Lincolnshire facility has ever gotten from a private source. The check came from th...
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Healthy Lombard seeks support in DuPage Human RaceMar 04, 2016 12:00 am - Healthy Lombard will participate for the first time in the DuPage Human Race, a community event and fundraiser that benefits more than 65 nonprofit organizations ser...
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Crisis Line training offered in Fox ValleyMar 03, 2016 10:00 pm - The state's budget crisis has had a negative effect on the most vulnerable populations. This has led to feelings of frustration, anxiety, depression and an increased dem...
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Radio show in Wheaton aids STARS homesMar 03, 2016 5:00 am - Popular Little Patch of Heaven show supports group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities
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New group hosting fundraiser in South Barrington for kids in needMar 03, 2016 12:00 am - Women's Hearts for Healing, a volunteer group that supports the Children's Advocacy Center in Hoffman Estates, will host a "paint and sip" fundraiser this weekend. Anita...
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Firefighters host St. Baldrick's fundraiserMar 02, 2016 12:00 am - Fire departments from Lake and Cook counties will combine on a St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser. Hosted by the Wheeling Firefighters Association and the Lincolnshire...
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Wine, cheese fundraiser set for downtown Geneva treesMar 01, 2016 10:00 pm - An evening full of fine wine, treats and a live auction sounds like a perfect night out and goes a long way toward planting more parkway trees in downtown Geneva. The f...