Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Elgin Chamber rewards leadership and community service with new scholarship programJan 24, 2025 2:56 pm - The Elgin Area Chamber is offering $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing further education to recognize leadership, community service, and higher education.
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Naperville native to lead expansion of Inside Out Club’s teen programsJan 24, 2025 2:47 pm - Inside Out Club recently added Naperville native Gina Curtis as its new teen program manager. With deep roots in the community and a proven track record in education and ...
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Eagle Scout candidate designs raised garden bed for Lombard churchJan 24, 2025 1:01 pm - A Glenbard East senior built a raised garden bed for his Eagle Scout project at his Lombard church. He designed every detail and raised funds to cover materials for the four-month project.
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St. Charles’ eastern gateway to get major boost with Fox Haven SquareJan 24, 2025 4:00 am - St. Charles has hit a potential home run with new development plans for the city’s east side. Officials say the new retail and restaurants planned for Fox Haven Square could transform the area near the former Charlestowne Mall.
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Winfield school to host ‘Let’s Glow Crazy’ gala fundraiserJan 23, 2025 8:21 pm - St. John's Catholic School is hosting its "Let's Glow Crazy" annual gala fundraiser on Feb. 22. It features dinner, drinks, music and auctions to support tuition assistance and school programs.
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Carol Stream bags tournament fundraiser grows stronger every yearJan 23, 2025 3:31 pm - The Chrissy’s/Flood Brothers Relay for Life Bags Tournament has raised $278,000 for the American Cancer Society and other charities over the past eight years.
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Green thumbs unite! Elmhurst church offers locally-grown organic plant seedlingsJan 22, 2025 9:23 pm - Orders are open for First Congregational United Church of Christ’s annual seedling sale featuring organic herbs, vegetables and more. Preorder by Feb. 28 for May 10 pickup.
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West Dundee church hosts annual Super Bowl Hoagie SaleJan 22, 2025 6:08 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting its annual Super Bowl hoagie sale, $10 each. Proceeds benefit the church’s music ministry. Preorder by Feb. 5.
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Fox Lake flip wins ‘Ugliest House of the Year’ award from national companyJan 22, 2025 4:07 pm - A pair of Antioch home flippers purchased a 100-year-old house in Fox Lake and renovated it, earning them an “Ugliest House of the Year”’ award from their company.
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Aurora pastor honored for sheltering homeless during coldJan 22, 2025 1:01 pm - The Rev. Tammy Scott awarded for providing Aurora Warming Center at Wesley Methodist Church, sheltering over 100 since Thanksgiving with help of city grant and donations.