Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley gets grant from Community Foundation of the Fox River ValleyFeb 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley has received an $11,804 grant from The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley for an upgraded student evaluation system and lightwei...
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St. Charles History Museum debuts 50-50 raffleFeb 19, 2017 5:00 am - St. Charles History Museum debuts communitywide 50-50 raffle
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Another record high doesn't cool Palatine's Polar PlungeFeb 19, 2017 12:00 am - With record temperatures Saturday and at least record-tying temps on Sunday, it was a good weekend to take a dip. That's what more than 350 participants in Sunday's Law ...
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It's police vs. firemen at this year's Shamrock Shave benefitFeb 18, 2017 10:00 pm - Founded in 2008, the Shamrock Shave Charity benefit has quickly grown to become a major area fundraising event. Organizers estimate that more than 60 men, women and chil...
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Arlington Heights fetes those with 'Hearts of Gold'Feb 18, 2017 12:00 am - In one of the major social events of the year in Arlington Heights, the town feted Hearts of Gold award winners at a dinner and ceremony Saturday night at the Rolling Gr...
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Fox Lake Polar PlungeFeb 17, 2017 12:00 am - Fox Lake invites community members to "Take the Plunge" into Nippersink Lake during the annual Fox Lake Polar Plunge for Special Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 26. Check i...
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Civic leader gives Elmhurst College $100,000 for chamber intern programFeb 17, 2017 12:00 am - ELMHURST - Longtime Elmhurst businessman, civic leader and community volunteer Ralph Pechanio has donated $100,000 to Elmhurst College to establish an endowed fund to su...
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Oswego trivia night to benefit Habitat for HumanityFeb 16, 2017 10:00 pm - Oswego Presbyterian Church will host a Trivia Night to benefit Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the church, 1976 Route 25 in Oswego. Co-sp...
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Give a pint, get a St. Patrick's Day-themed T-shirt by donating blood March 5-19Feb 16, 2017 10:00 pm - It has less to do with luck and everything to do with giving. Participating donors who visit any of 17 LifeSource community donor centers between March 5-19 and mentio...
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Cops serve seniors breakfast in WheelingFeb 16, 2017 12:00 am - Wheeling police officers will cook and serve breakfast to seniors Friday morning as part of National Random Acts of Kindness Day. The breakfast takes place between 8 and...