Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Bears kicker Gould visits Lincolnshire schoolMay 13, 2016 1:00 am - Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould visited Wright Junior High School in Lincolnshire on Friday to reward students and staffers for their fundraising efforts. All three Li...
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U-46 packs truck with shoes for Syrian refugeesMay 13, 2016 1:00 am - Hundreds of pairs of shoes were loaded onto a truck Friday in Elgin and are headed for Syrian refugee camps. Elgin Area School District U-46 school board member Phil Cos...
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Culver's hosts fundraiser May 24 for employee, mom of 2 killed in accidentMay 12, 2016 11:00 pm - A Culver's of Franklin Park team member tragically killed in an automobile accident last month will be remembered at the restaurant by friends, family and co-workers on ...
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'Taste' to benefit Northern Illinois Food BankMay 12, 2016 11:00 pm - The fifth annual A Taste That Matters: A Culinary Event presented by Jewel-Osco offers an evening filled with dishes from more than 30 area chefs and restaurants, live e...
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Miniature horses brighten day, provide therapy for Marklund students and clientsMay 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Four miniature horses strolled the hallways of Marklund Day School and Marklund Philip Center recently, bringing looks of surprise and smiles to those they met. During t...
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St. Charles police join in Cop on a Rooftop to benefit Special Olympics IllinoisMay 12, 2016 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Police Department is taking part in the Dunkin Donuts Cop on a Rooftop event again this year to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Illinois. ...
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'Thank you for caring' Dundee-area first responders treated to Mexican mealMay 12, 2016 8:00 am - Salsa, tortilla chips, cheese enchiladas and beef tacos may not sound like ingredients needed to strengthen community ties, but they went the distance on Tuesday at the ...
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Grayslake teens launch project to make, provide blankets to the homelessMay 12, 2016 6:00 am - Wrapping up in a blanket can warm the body. For four teens living in Grayslake, giving a blanket to the homeless has done so much more. It warms the heart. Libby Bien, R...
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Barrington High softball team joins ALS drive to support teammateMay 12, 2016 1:00 am - In a previous version of this story, Carly Kordich's name was misspelled. For the first time, Barrington High varsity softball players will join their baseball-play...
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Women, sign up for charity 5K May 19 in BataviaMay 11, 2016 11:00 pm - The Fox River Trail Runners will host its second annual She Runs the Fox 5K, the only running event exclusively for women in the Tri-City area. It will be held at 6 p.m....