Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Student Excellence Foundation welcomes new executive directorSep 23, 2018 11:00 pm - Vicki D. Sebela has joined the Wheaton Warrenville Unit District 200's Student Excellence Foundation as its first executive director. A 27-year resident of Wheaton, Se...
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This library lends out ties, briefcases, handbags for job interviewsSep 23, 2018 1:00 am - Most libraries around the country provide much more than books: They have computers and printers, and some even have telescopes and microscopes for patrons to check out....
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'Something I have to do': 3,000 join O'Hare Plane Pull to benefit Special OlympicsSep 22, 2018 1:00 am - For 33-year-old Special Olympian Stephen Katz of Arlington Heights, the sheer exhilaration of pulling a 90-ton plane never gets old. Katz, a powerlifter, and his father,...
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Altrusa Club of Elgin gives back to community agenciesSep 21, 2018 11:00 pm - The Altrusa International Club of Elgin welcomed leaders from seven local nonprofit organizations which the club has supported this past year to its Sept. 20 meeting. Al...
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Carol Stream vets, leaders break ground on new memorial, but not 'done yet'Sep 21, 2018 1:00 am - Jim Benzin was supposed to retire two years ago as the commander of Carol Stream's VFW Post. But he won't step down until he finishes a mission for his fellow veterans, ...
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Fundraiser at Jersey Mike's on Monday for Rolling Meadows foundationSep 21, 2018 1:00 am - The Rolling Meadows Community Events Foundation will host a daylong fundraiser at Jersey Mike's Subs at 1450 Golf Road on Monday. For all purchases, 25 percent of the pr...
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Cuisine and Corks at The Danish HomeSep 20, 2018 11:00 pm - It was en smuk aften or a beautiful evening as more than 180 guests enjoyed the grounds at The Danish Home of Chicago, before gathering to enjoy exquisite Danish cuisine...
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St. Charles Police Department to host Comedy Night for Special Olympics IllinoisSep 20, 2018 11:00 pm - The St. Charles Police Department is hosting a night of comedy at Zanie's Comedy Club on Thursday, Oct. 25, to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois. Doors open at 7...
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Naperville Park District receives arts grantSep 20, 2018 11:00 pm - Performing arts programs at the Naperville Park District will get a boost in funding for the 2018-2019 season from a grant in the amount of $7,900 from the Illinois Arts...
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'Cone With a Cop' brings community, police togetherSep 20, 2018 11:00 pm - In view of warmer temperatures, what better way to get to know the Bloomingdale Police Department than over a frozen treat. The "Cone with a Cop" event, hosted by the Bl...