Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Honor veterans with Huntley wreath-laying ceremony Dec. 19Oct 15, 2020 11:00 pm - At noon on Saturday, Dec. 19, you can honor our local heroes with Wreaths Across America. From Maine to California, in more than 2,000 cemeteries, thousands of wreaths w...
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'Midnight on Morton': Batavia Halloween house collects donations for Huntley animal shelterOct 15, 2020 6:00 am - People are drawn to the house by an unseen force, a feeling from within that cannot be denied. They walk quietly, single file on the narrow sidewalk, eyes focused on th...
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Chicago area Ford dealers distribute 200,000 face masks, underscoring Ford's commitment to local communitiesOct 14, 2020 11:00 pm - This week, nearly 20 Chicago-area Ford dealerships are distributing 200,000 face masks to schools, nonprofits and first responders in their communities. This initiative ...
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22nd annual Rotary Sunrise Winter Clothing Drive to benefit 360 Youth Services and Sharing ConnectionsOct 14, 2020 11:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise has kicked off its 22nd annual clothing drive to benefit those in need of warm winter clothing. Rotary volunteers are placing boxe...
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St. Charles church holds its first drive-thru pet blessingOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church held its first St. Francis Day drive-thru blessing of animals Sunday, Oct. 4. The Rev. Stacy A. Walker, rector, said the annual event was ch...
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Chicagoland Blue Star Mothers host care package collection drive for deployed troopsOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - Chicagoland Blue Star Mothers IL6 is collecting items for their Care Packages for Deployed Troops Collection Drive. Through Oct. 25, they are collecting items and funds...
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Join in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Food Drive Oct. 24 at Gail Borden LibraryOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - Organizers of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Food Drive are making it easier for local residents to help others in these challenging times caused by COVID-19. Th...
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A World War II veteran is still serving the community as she nears 100. Here's her birthday wish.Oct 13, 2020 1:00 am - Reaching 100 years old is one thing, but leading a building campaign for your birthday takes the celebration to another level. Waukegan resident and World War II veteran...
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West Suburban Community Pantry turns celebration of food into funds to feed neighbors in needOct 12, 2020 11:00 pm - Turning the West Suburban Community Pantry's annual Chef's Culinary Challenge into a virtual event this year was daunting, but hosting more than 350 guests for an in-per...
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Monthlong festivities on tap at Big Timber Pumpkin Fest in ElginOct 12, 2020 11:00 pm - Head outdoors this fall and check out the Big Timber Pumpkin Fest events in October. Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America, offers festive fall activities for famil...