Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Veterans coat driveNov 08, 2016 12:00 am - The Lake County sheriff's office is partnering with the Veteran's Assistance Commission, local law enforcement agencies and schools to collect coats and outerwear for ve...
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Northwestern Mutual-Chicago tees up for childhood cancer researchNov 07, 2016 10:00 pm - With the generous support of more than 100 golfers and event sponsors, Northwestern Mutual-Chicago raised close to $70,000 for childhood cancer research. The annual golf...
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Wild About Wildlife event raises funds for rehab centerNov 07, 2016 10:00 pm - If you find an injured animal on the side of the road, what do you do? Many people turn to Fox Valley Wildlife Center, an animal rehabilitation facility in Elburn. But ...
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Palatine shop hosts bike drive SaturdayNov 07, 2016 12:00 am - Mikes Bike Shop in Palatine is among seven suburban locations that will be accepting gently used, working, unwanted bikes Saturday as part of the Pedal Power bike drive....
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Aliano's to offer annual Thanksgiving Day meal for seniors, veteransNov 06, 2016 10:00 pm - Aliano's Ristorante, 90 N. Island Ave. in Batavia, invites senior citizens and veterans in the community to its fourth annual Free Thanksgiving Day Meal from 10:30 to 11...
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A piece of St. Charles history for your Christmas treeNov 06, 2016 10:00 pm - The St. Charles History Museum picked a good historic site to illustrate on its first Christmas ornament in three years. When in doubt, pick yourself. The new ornament, ...
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9th Annual Pedal Power Bike Drive Saturday November 12.Nov 06, 2016 10:00 pm - For the ninth year in a row, the Pedal Power team is asking folks to check their garage for any gently used bikes that they no longer need and to bring them to one of th...
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Elgin Elks to offer free orthopedic clinic for childrenNov 06, 2016 10:00 pm - The Elgin Elks 737 Lodge, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation and Advocate Sherman Hospital, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic asse...
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Scouts collect over 3,000 pounds of food for Winfield pantryNov 06, 2016 10:00 pm - On Sunday, Nov. 6, Boy Scouts from Troop 575 and Cub Scouts from Pack 575 collected more than 3,200 pounds of nonperishable food as part of their annual food drive in Wi...
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Suburban secondhand stores grow with the thrill of the huntNov 06, 2016 6:45 am - Suburban secondhand stores grow with promise of unexpected treasures, a murky economy and a desire to be green