Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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History museum's holiday gala celebrates 'It's A Wonderful Life in St. Charles-'70s Edition'Nov 24, 2022 10:00 pm - Back by popular demand, the St. Charles History Museum is holding a festive holiday gala fundraiser on Friday, Dec. 9, at the St. Charles Country Club. This event is ope...
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We Care Hinsdale raises more than $10,000 for Edward Foundation, Linden OaksNov 24, 2022 10:00 pm - We Care Hinsdale raised $10,231 in support of Edward Foundation's Linden Oaks Hospital Fund. The nonprofit, established by five Hinsdale Central High School students, w...
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Sugar Grove woman busy organizing seniors, food pantryNov 24, 2022 4:30 am - Julie Walker says senior citizens "have a special place in my heart." Her paid, part-time positions put her in contact with them a lot. But her service to them goes beyo...
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'Food can heal': Volunteers provide Thanksgiving meal for jail detainees recovering from addictionsNov 24, 2022 4:30 am - Quenby Schuyler hit an all-time low in late March 2020. Her father was in the hospital with COVID-19, and she could not visit him because of pandemic restrictions. He di...
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Palatine toy drive runs through Dec. 12Nov 24, 2022 12:00 am - The Palatine Police and Fire Benevolent Association is partnering with the Marine Corps' Toys-For-Tots program by collecting toys in and around the Palatine area during ...
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Donations to AID of $100 or more get matched on Giving Tuesday Nov. 29Nov 23, 2022 10:00 pm - On Tuesday, Nov. 29, make a donation at AIDCares.org/GivingTuesday and The Coleman Foundation will match $100 of each individual online gift of $100 or more; up to $12,5...
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Waukegan's Paul Klonowski helps keep Des Plaines River clean and healthyNov 23, 2022 5:00 am - As trash collector in chief for nearly 15 years, Paul Klonowski has volunteered and directed efforts to remove tons of debris from the roughly 33 miles the Des Plaines R...
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Algonquin Lions, Boy Scouts host blood drive SaturdayNov 23, 2022 12:00 am - The Algonquin Lions Club and Boy Scout Troop 155 are hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Algonquin State Bank, 2400 N. Huntington Drive in ...
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'He inspired us': Fundraiser in Palatine will honor manager of Stevenson state champsNov 23, 2022 12:00 am - As former Stevenson High School basketball star Jalen Brunson climbed the ladder of success to the NBA, he had a special teammate guiding him on his journey. Nathan Halt...
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McHenry County Conservation Foundation to have $10K Giving Tuesday ChallengeNov 22, 2022 10:00 pm - Double your donating power! Donations made to McHenry County Conservation Foundation on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29 through Dec. 2 will be doubled up to $10,000, thanks to a...