Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Special Olympics Illinois celebrates 15 years of #ChiDuckyDerby with public arts display on the Mag MileJul 28, 2020 11:00 pm - As more member businesses of The Magnificent Mile Association prepare to re-open, including museums and popular attractions, one of the city's oldest business associatio...
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Jacobs juniors create summer fun for neighborhood kids with mini-carnivalJul 28, 2020 6:00 am - Bored with staying home, a couple of Jacobs High School juniors found a way to liven up a hot summer day -- and entertain some kids in the neighborhood. Last Friday, Jul...
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GLMV Chamber of Commerce stays in forefront during COVID-19 challengesJul 27, 2020 11:00 pm - As the largest local business advocacy organization, the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills (GLMV ) Chamber of Commerce understands first hand the impact ...
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Fox River Valley Chapter presents DAR community service awardJul 27, 2020 11:00 pm - The Fox River Valley Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution announced in April that Barbara Pagano of Huntley is the recipient of the DAR Communit...
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Lake County allocates $75 million more in federal COVID relief fundingJul 26, 2020 11:00 pm - By Mick Zawislak Aside from a reserve for contingencies, all of Lake County's $121.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds have now been earmarked to help residents,...
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Salvation Army Tri-City Corps to host food pantry drive Aug. 15Jul 26, 2020 11:00 pm - The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps is seeking community support for its Community Center food pantry in St. Charles. The food drive collection will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sa...
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Women's Club of Inverness appoints new presidentJul 26, 2020 11:00 pm - The Women's Club of Inverness has announced the appointment of Georgia Lassaro as president for the 2020-2021 year.As Lassaro has been a Women's Club of Inverness member...
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Nurse dusts off stylist skills to provide 'Haircuts for Heroes' during COVID-19 lockdownJul 24, 2020 6:00 am - When COVID-19 brought an abrupt end to regular visits to salons and barbers, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital staff members felt the extra stress of managing t...
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Helping the Helpers: Pandemic means less food to give out but higher demand at Loaves & FishesJul 24, 2020 6:00 am - An increase in demand combined with a reduction in supply has affected Naperville-based Loaves & Fishes Community Services' ability to serve its clients. Founded in 1984...
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Join in blood drive, food drive July 28 in Glen EllynJul 23, 2020 11:00 pm - State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is asking residents to stop by Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center on Tuesday, July 28, for a combination food drive and blood ...