Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Aurora police raise $10,400 for pancreatic cancer researchDec 18, 2022 12:00 am - Aurora police officers and staff raised $10,400 for pancreatic cancer research, diagnosis and treatment in their annual "No-Shave November" contest. The money was donat...
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Neighbors in Need: How the DuPage Health Coalition helps the uninsuredDec 17, 2022 12:00 am - She was fighting exhaustion. Carmen had hypothyroidism, a condition that caused her hair loss and muscle pain. If untreated, the thyroid disorder can lead to other healt...
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How vacuum cleaners get new life as robots: Batavia man creates art out of others' junkDec 15, 2022 10:00 pm - Jason Panek of Batavia likes junk. But it wouldn't be fair to label him simply as a scavenger or dumpster diver. He's had a long career in the waste business and most re...
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Batavia Women in Business raises $3,305 for Batavia Access Toy Drive and Batavia United Way Adopt-A-FamilyDec 15, 2022 10:00 pm - The Batavia Women in Business Council, a subgroup of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, recently held their annual holiday networking luncheon at Enticing Cuisine Banquets...
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Rotary Club of Palatine is now accepting 2023 allocation applicationsDec 15, 2022 10:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Palatine is currently accepting applications from local community organizations for possible donations from the club as part of its annual allocation ...
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Shipping container of toys, humanitarian aid on way to Ukraine, thanks to Northbrook nonprofitDec 15, 2022 5:00 am - Northbrook resident Jeff Kaminsky is trafficking in gifts, both traditional and not, in mass quantities, this holiday season. And to a war zone. Since Russia's invasion ...
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Fremont students learn value of giving at annual shopping tripDec 15, 2022 12:00 am - For 30 years, students in Mundelein-based Fremont Elementary School District 79 have participated in a shopping trip to buy food and household items for members of the c...
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Huntley Rotary gives winter coats for adult Grafton Food Pantry clientsDec 13, 2022 10:00 pm - New, warm winter hooded jackets in sizes large to XXL were delivered to the Grafton Food Pantry for their annual Christmas gift program by members of Rotary Club of Hunt...
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Jeeps on the Run joins Roselle food driveDec 13, 2022 10:00 pm - The Jeeps on the Run Jeep Club will attend the Roselle Lions Club's "Cookies and Cocoa with Santa Food Drive" on Saturday, Dec. 17. The group will arrive at 1:45 p.m at ...
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Benedictine University basketball team to host Holiday Hoops Camp Dec. 17Dec 13, 2022 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 17, the Benedictine University women's basketball team will host the Holiday Hoops Camp to benefit Toys for Tots. All skill levels are welcome for ele...