Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Eighth annual Bridge Bust breaks records; local teams earn prizes in 2020 contestJan 23, 2020 10:00 pm - Imagine scores of people sitting still and silent, watching sand slowly trickle into a bucket. They listen for any small snaps or for that one loud crash of a collapsing...
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Holy Cross School teachers shake things up at McTeacher's NightJan 22, 2020 10:00 pm - Students at Holy Cross School in Batavia gave teachers an A-plus on their fundraising efforts to support local education and school activities. Teachers volunteered beh...
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Change a child's story by volunteering with CASA Kane CountyJan 22, 2020 10:00 pm - CASA Kane County has been advocating for children in the foster care system for over 31 years and has served thousands of youth struggling through a horrible time in the...
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Bowie tribute concert raises funds for NorthShore Integrative Medicine Therapies at Kellogg Cancer CenterJan 22, 2020 10:00 pm - Sons of the Silent Age, a David Bowie tribute band, performed to a sold out crowd on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Metro Chicago. They were joined by special guest, actor Michae...
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Orangetheory Fitness Studios of Illinois join Australia Day fundraising efforts Jan. 26Jan 22, 2020 10:00 pm - Orangetheory Fitness studios of Illinois announced a statewide Australia Day fundraising effort in support of bush fire disaster relief programs. The "Make It Rain for A...
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Bring a little cheer with a singing valentine by Chorus of DuPage quartetsJan 21, 2020 10:00 pm - Every Feb. 14, barbershop vocalists from the Chorus of DuPage deliver singing valentines throughout Chicago and suburbs. Their songs, personally delivered, make Valenti...
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Non-profit TLS Veterans To Host Lucky Rail Run Train Crawl Fundraiser on March 7, 2020Jan 21, 2020 10:00 pm - Get on board to help local veterans. On March 7 from 11am-5pm, TLS Veterans is hosting its 2nd annual Lucky Rail Run Train Crawl fundraiser featuring The Thompson Duo. R...
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Barrington High principal getting ready to show off dance movesJan 21, 2020 10:00 pm - Barrington High School Principal Stephen McWilliams is preparing to show off his dance moves for an annual fundraiser. McWilliams and five other community and business l...
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International Sisterhood of P.E.O. awards $1,200 grantJan 20, 2020 10:00 pm - The International Sisterhood of P.E.O. recently awarded Shannon Stark a Program for Continuing Education grant of $1,200 to aid her in obtaining an Associate's Degree in...
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Batavia Woman's Club raises $40,000 for two nonprofits at annual fashion showJan 20, 2020 10:00 pm - The Batavia Woman's Club marks its biggest profit yet from their annual fashion show and luncheon Nov. 2. The $20,000 charitable gift was presented to Michelle Meyer, ex...