Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Good News Sunday: Local restaurants host fundraisers for survivors of Maui wildfiresAug 27, 2023 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: Although more than 4,000 miles away, the...
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Rescued beagles reunite, one year laterAug 26, 2023 1:00 am - More than 100 dogs had their day Saturday as beagles rescued by Anderson Humane from a research facility came together in Elgin for a one-year reunion. The South Elgin-b...
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'They just need that chance': Arlington Heights coffee shop staffed by people with disabilities opensAug 25, 2023 1:00 am - At the front counter of an Arlington Heights coffee shop Thursday morning, barista David Ha made lattes with espresso and oat milk, while co-worker Jennifer Vargas blend...
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Elgin, Schaumburg police take on McDonald's restaurant owner in charity softball game to benefit NWSRAAug 25, 2023 1:00 am - A local McDonald's owner-operator, Bear Family Restaurants, and Elgin and Schaumburg police departments recently came together for a friendly, yet competitive, game of s...
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Help ECC students 'Dare to Dream' at the ECC Foundation Gala Sept. 23Aug 24, 2023 11:00 pm - The Elgin Community College Foundation invites the community to celebrate the achievements of students, faculty, and staff at the ECC Foundation Gala "Dare to Dream" eve...
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Sign up for Marklund's 11th annual Run, Walk & Roll 5KAug 24, 2023 11:00 pm - Registration is open for the 11th annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K/1-mile fundraiser, an event dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with profound ...
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Pingree Grove man started nonprofit to help teens succeed in the workforceAug 24, 2023 6:00 am - Willie Tunstall believes the children are our future. And it's not just a cliché. He has made it his life's mission to make sure that teens - especially low-income youth...
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DuPage County sets aside $1 million to address long-haul needs for food pantriesAug 23, 2023 1:00 am - DuPage County Board members want to help equip food pantries to meet long-term needs. Board members on Tuesday approved setting aside $1 million to help shore up food pa...
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Aurora Methodists accepting donations for Maui wildfire reliefAug 22, 2023 11:00 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is accepting donations for the people of Maui, Hawaii, experiencing the devastating results of wildfires. A church statement sai...
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Theodore Roosevelt to take the stage for Oct. 21 fundraiser at Raue Center for the ArtsAug 22, 2023 11:00 pm - See history come alive when scholar, writer and historical interpreter Clay Jenkinson steps into the shoes of the 28th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt...