Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Women's council plans tea to address hungerFeb 25, 2016 10:00 pm - An afternoon cup of tea brings with it a chance to reflect on life and how to create change and hope with those who share it. Northern Illinois Food Bank's Executive Wom...
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Giant Steps to hold 20th charity auctionFeb 25, 2016 10:00 pm - Giant Steps celebrates the 20th anniversary of its charity auction in April during Autism Awareness Month by holding its largest fundraiser of the year. The mission-driv...
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Local couple builds house to help military familiesFeb 25, 2016 4:30 am - It was a small ceremony, held a few years ago at Fenton High School in Bensenville. But it had a big impact on Fenton alumnus Bill Schey and his wife, Connie. The ceremo...
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Palatine Legion to host paint and drink fundraiser March 12Feb 25, 2016 12:00 am - Palatine American Legion Auxiliary Post 690 will hold a Vino van Gogh Paint, Drink & Be Merry fundraiser on March 12. "If you are a budding artist or just want to try to...
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Harmony 4 Hope in Lake ZurichFeb 25, 2016 12:00 am - Lake Zurich-area young musicians will perform to help Harmony 4 Hope "Raise the Roof for Rare Disease" Saturday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Rock 'N Ribs, 436 S. Rand Road in ...
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Educator's gift of $100,000 will benefit Lake County literacy programsFeb 25, 2016 12:00 am - The volunteers and staff at the Waukegan Public Library likely never met Helen N. Morrow, but the late educator's lifelong passion will go a long way in helping their mi...
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11 volunteers join CASA Lake County programFeb 24, 2016 10:00 pm - Lake County Judge Valerie Boettle Ceckowski swore in 11 people as CASA volunteers, Court Appointed Special Advocates, for abused and neglected children. Family and frien...
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How Naperville man plans to break world record by cycling for 14 straight daysFeb 24, 2016 4:00 am - Kevin Millar of Naperville didn't enjoy the Chicago Marathon, so he ran a much harder one up Pikes Peak in Colorado. He didn't enjoy his “corporate” job as a graphic des...
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Waukegan High Drum and Bugle Corps to get new drumsFeb 24, 2016 12:00 am - The Waukegan High School JROTC Drum and Bugle Corps will receive new donated equipment from a nonprofit organization next month. Bravo Waukegan, a group that supports th...
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How to take part in Palatine Hometown FestFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - The Palatine Jaycees are looking for individuals and organizations interested in participating in Palatine's Hometown Fest to be held July 1 through July 4 at Community ...