Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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ECC Project Backpack seeks school supply donations for local studentsJun 06, 2019 11:00 pm - Elgin Community College and its partners are preparing for the 10th anniversary of Project Backpack, a community-based initiative to benefit area students in need. Dona...
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William Kelley to receive Distinguished Public Service Award from Northwest Suburban Bar AssociationJun 06, 2019 11:00 pm - William F. Kelley will be presented with the President's Award for Distinguished Public Service by the Northwest Suburban Bar Association on June 13. Kelley currently s...
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Round Lake 116 to receive attention from volunteer work crews FridayJun 06, 2019 5:33 am - Instead of going to their offices Friday, Chicago area Convergint Technologies employees will head to four schools in Round Lake Area Unit School District 116 to paint, ...
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New computer technology scholarship offered at MCCJun 05, 2019 11:00 pm - McHenry County College students who want to pursue a career in computer science or network security can apply for a new scholarship established by Leading IT of Woodstoc...
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P.E.O. STAR Scholarships awarded to St. Charles North gradsJun 05, 2019 11:00 pm - Two P.E.O. STAR Scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year were presented to Laura Fang and Grace Keane, both seniors at St. Charles North High School. The scholarshi...
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Volunteer for archaeology field sessions at Garfield Farm MuseumJun 04, 2019 11:00 pm - Garfield Farm Museum in Campton Hills is looking for volunteers to help with archaeological research this June. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, J...
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Learn to play 19th-century style 'base ball'Jun 04, 2019 11:00 pm - Baseball has changed a lot since it was played in 1859. But it's still possible to catch up on the original lingo and rules that first made the game great. The McHenry C...
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How Arlington Heights Girl Scouts are honoring the memory of troop memberJun 04, 2019 6:00 am - One year after an 11-year old Arlington Heights girl died from a cardiac condition, her Girl Scout troop continues to keep her memory alive. In recounting their friend, ...
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Ben's Memorial Mile to support mental health causes in Downers GroveJun 04, 2019 5:00 am - In the years since Ben Silver died, an event his family started in his honor has worked to increase understanding of the mental illness he endured. It's also promoted B...
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Baxter Foundation commits $2 million to Operation SmileJun 04, 2019 1:00 am - DEERFIELD - The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc. is providing a $2.2 million grant to Operation Smile, one of the worl...