Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Elgin Chamber gives thanks to unsung community volunteersNov 29, 2015 10:00 pm - In the spirit of the holidays, the Elgin Area Chamber gave thanks to Elgin's nonprofit service agencies at the 36th annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon on Tuesday, No...
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Registration open for the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics IllinoisNov 29, 2015 10:00 pm - Online registration has opened for one of the coolest events of the winter - the 2016 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Illinois! Indivi...
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More than 2,000 in Grant Park Little City walkNov 29, 2015 10:00 pm - More than 2,000 people walked two miles along Chicago's lakefront on Sunday, Nov. 8, with proceeds from the fundraiser benefiting Little City in Palatine. The nonprofit'...
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Red Kettle campaign goals announced for The Salvation Army units serving Kane, Kendall countiesNov 29, 2015 10:00 pm - Nov. 30, 2015 - The familiar sound of the ringing of the bell has begun and the dropping of coins in the red kettle signifies the beginning of the Christmas season for T...
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Two holiday sales in one at Tree of Life Dec. 12Nov 29, 2015 10:00 pm - The Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 5603 Bull Valley Road in McHenry, will host two holiday events from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 12. The Holiday ...
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Antioch's Frozen Village now open for visits with Santa and his friendsNov 29, 2015 12:00 am - Santa's Frozen Village is open for business in downtown Antioch now through Wednesday, Dec. 23. On the weekends, guests can visit with Santa and have an opportunity to m...
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Celebrate Disney's birthday with Rocket Fizz St. Charles festival and fundraiserNov 28, 2015 10:00 pm - Store owner Robert Brescia and store manager Deanna Brescia invite you to come celebrate Walt Disney's 114th birthday at their St. Charles location with Rocket Fizz and ...
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Fox Valley charities to donate to on Giving TuesdayNov 27, 2015 10:00 pm - So you camped in a parking lot on Thanksgiving and snagged yourself a 60-inch TV for an incredibly low price. And you have your credit card at the ready for Cyber Monday...
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'Just a small pinch to save a life'Nov 27, 2015 5:00 am - Over the last 33 years, Peter Miller of Elburn has given up at least eight gallons of his blood to help other people. That's pretty good for a guy who, like many of us, ...
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Homes by golf course on Mount Prospect Historical Society HousewalkNov 27, 2015 12:00 am - When the Mount Prospect Historical Society Housewalk kicks off on Friday, Dec. 4, it will be the 28th time that the society has raised money by coordinating a tour of pr...