Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Large turnout for memorial karate tournamentFeb 28, 2016 10:00 pm - The 29th annual Jennifer Malloy Memorial Karate Tournament was held Sunday, Feb. 21, at Harper College, Palatine. More than 860 competitors, and 1,500 spectators partici...
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Walkers step up to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley's 100th home projectFeb 27, 2016 12:00 am - More than 120 walkers made dozens of loops around Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley at the organization's an...
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Young and pregnant in suburbs? Help line may be going awayFeb 26, 2016 4:30 am - Suburban program that helps young, at-risk families feels budget crunch
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Fundraisers set in Hoffman Estates for paralyzed hockey playerFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - During games this weekend and Monday, the Chicago Cougars hockey team and the Hoffman Estates Park District's youth hockey program will honor and raise funds for a 20-ye...
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Kane County officials take Check-Out Challenge for local food pantriesFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - Kane County Board member T.R. Smith of Maple Park and Elgin Community College President David Sam were determined Friday to help provide food for needy people while havi...
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Women's council plans tea to address hungerFeb 25, 2016 10:00 pm - An afternoon cup of tea brings with it a chance to reflect on life and how to create change and hope with those who share it. Northern Illinois Food Bank's Executive Wom...
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Giant Steps to hold 20th charity auctionFeb 25, 2016 10:00 pm - Giant Steps celebrates the 20th anniversary of its charity auction in April during Autism Awareness Month by holding its largest fundraiser of the year. The mission-driv...
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Local couple builds house to help military familiesFeb 25, 2016 4:30 am - It was a small ceremony, held a few years ago at Fenton High School in Bensenville. But it had a big impact on Fenton alumnus Bill Schey and his wife, Connie. The ceremo...
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Palatine Legion to host paint and drink fundraiser March 12Feb 25, 2016 12:00 am - Palatine American Legion Auxiliary Post 690 will hold a Vino van Gogh Paint, Drink & Be Merry fundraiser on March 12. "If you are a budding artist or just want to try to...
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Harmony 4 Hope in Lake ZurichFeb 25, 2016 12:00 am - Lake Zurich-area young musicians will perform to help Harmony 4 Hope "Raise the Roof for Rare Disease" Saturday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Rock 'N Ribs, 436 S. Rand Road in ...