Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Volunteers hitting Barrington streets for Les Turner ALS FoundationMay 02, 2019 1:00 am - Volunteers will hit Barrington streets this weekend in an effort to call attention to ALS and raise money to help find a cure for the disease. At least 50 volunteers in ...
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Mayor's challenge is back for Salute 5K/10K raceMay 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Salute, Inc., a Palatine-based nonprofit that raises funds to help meet the financial, physical and emotional needs of injured military service members, veterans and the...
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City of Elgin to receive YWCA Elgin Corporate AwardMay 01, 2019 11:00 pm - The YWCA Elgin is pleased to announce that the city of Elgin is the recipient of the YWCA Elgin Corporate Award. This award will be presented at the 36th Annual Leader L...
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Symonds-Madison Funeral Home collects 'Stuff the Duffel' donations for foster childrenMay 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Symonds-Madison Funeral Home is serving as an Elgin drop-off location for the "Stuff the Duffel" donation drive benefiting foster children. Donations collected now thro...
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Delnor to host rockathon to benefit dementia caregiversMay 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Volunteers will be rockin' for a good cause at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Monday and Tuesday, May 6 and May 7. For 36 hours straight, participants will be ro...
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Donated vest for police dogMay 01, 2019 1:00 am - A Lake County police dog has received a bullet and stab protective vest donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., authorities said. The body armor given to "Boomer" was a...
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Walk to Cure Arthritis in Libertyville takes place May 18Apr 30, 2019 11:00 pm - More than 500 Chicagoans are supporting the Arthritis Foundation's mission to help people with arthritis live a full life by participating in the 2019 Walk to Cure Arthr...
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Third annual benefit car show rescheduled to May 5 to West Aurora High SchoolApr 30, 2019 11:00 pm - West Aurora High School will hold its third annual benefit car show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, in front of the school at 1201 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. It wa...
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21 tons of spuds coming to 'Potato Drop' May 4 to benefit local pantriesApr 30, 2019 11:00 pm - On Saturday, May 4, Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist, 5 W. Washington St. in Oswego, will host its first "Potato Drop" of 21 tons to benefit area food pantri...
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Celebrations and reflections as the EYSO's 'Little Prince' draws to a closeApr 30, 2019 11:00 pm - Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra's 43rd season draws to a close as students reflect on the final chapter of "The Little Prince." All season long students have been follow...