Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Urgent need for donations for Salvation Army's annual Back-to-School programJul 18, 2018 11:00 pm - Success in school is one of the first steps to break the cycle of poverty in America. In 2017, The Salvation Army of McHenry County distributed over 1,000 backpacks, fi...
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26th annual State Championship Chili Cook-Off set to heat up BataviaJul 18, 2018 11:00 pm - Batavia's 26th annual State Championship Chili Cook-Off will fire up crowds from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the Batavia Riverwalk. The Batavia Park District and B...
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Cosley 'Uncorked' provides different look at zooJul 18, 2018 11:00 pm - Cosley 'Uncorked' provides different look at the zoo
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How volunteer literacy tutors help adult learners at MCCJul 17, 2018 11:00 pm - When Didia Barajas returned to school after 15 years, with only a junior high education from Mexico, she enrolled in McHenry County College's Adult Education Program to ...
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Couple shares Buffalo Grove volunteer awardJul 17, 2018 11:00 pm - Buffalo Grove residents familiar with the park district, local environmental efforts and the town's Rotary Club are well aware of what Jeff and Martha Weiss mean to the ...
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Batavia fireworks committee deserves double the thanksJul 17, 2018 11:00 pm - The Batavia fireworks show has always been one of the best in the western suburbs and brings people from many surrounding communities here for the viewing. Canceling it ...
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Fred Schramm chosen as honorary chair of CASA Kane County's 15th annual Golf for a Child InvitationalJul 17, 2018 11:00 pm - Fred Schramm of Schramm Construction has been selected by CASA Kane County as this year's honorary chair to be recognized at the 15th annual Golf for a Child Invitationa...
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Blood, food drive in Bartlett July 28Jul 17, 2018 1:00 am - The village of Bartlett and Bartlett Rotary Club will host their National Night Out Annual Blood Drive in conjunction with the prescription drug drop-off and the school ...
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WACO Wingfest set for July 29 in SchaumburgJul 17, 2018 1:00 am - The Woodfield Area Children's Organization hosts its 18th annual Wingfest fundraiser from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29, at Drink Nightclub, 871 E. Algonquin R...
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Friends of the Wheaton Public Library plan book sale Aug. 22-25Jul 16, 2018 11:00 pm - The Friends of the Wheaton Public Library invites the community to its Used Book Sale. The sale begins Aug. 22 and runs through Aug. 25 with bargains for children, teens...