Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Komen Chicago to celebrate 20th anniversary at Ignite the Fight Gala and bridge lighting on Oct. 21, with Mario Lopez as More than Pink AmbassadorAug 22, 2017 11:00 pm - Susan G. Komen Chicago will hold its Ignite the Fight Gala presented by Wintrust on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Westin River North, celebrating 20 years of funding global ...
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Niles Community Involved to Pull for Special Olympics on Sept. 16Aug 22, 2017 11:00 pm - The 9th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Plane Pull is the ultimate tug-of-war competition as teams compete to pull an aircraft 12 feet as quickly as possible. In 2017, ...
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High Holiday Hustle raises money for Robert Scott Samuels FundAug 22, 2017 11:00 pm - The High Holiday Hustle took place on Sunday morning, Aug. 20, at Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard. This is the fifth year for this event. The High Holiday Hustle is an...
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Coin flip ends with man paying $25,000 more for luxury homeAug 22, 2017 1:00 am - Jack Kraft prevailed in a coin flip that decided the price difference for his Barrington-area luxury house on the Fox River. Kraft won the flip Sunday night against his ...
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Sign up for 'Folks on Spokes: A Community Bicycle Adventure!'Aug 21, 2017 11:00 pm - On Sunday, Sept. 10, the Elburn Chamber of Commerce will host the third annual "Folks on Spokes: A Community Bicycle Adventure!" Riders may begin at either Blackberry Cr...
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Moms of McHenry County to host Kids Stuff Resale SaturdayAug 21, 2017 11:00 pm - Moms of McHenry County will hold its Kids Stuff Resale on Saturday, Aug. 26, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1023 S. McHenry Ave. in Crystal Lake. Admission is $1. Th...
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Sign up for Sunset Doxie Derby SaturdayAug 21, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday, Aug. 26, the "Wiener takes all" in the Summer Sunset Festival Doxie Derby. Whether your tiny racer or a sure-bet hot dog, a real long shot or a weenie wann...
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South Elgin church to celebrate 125 years with ice cream, bell ringingAug 21, 2017 11:00 pm - Free ice cream and an opportunity to ring the 1893 church bell will be part of the fun during the 125th open house anniversary celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. ...
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Enjoy 'Cocktails for a Cause' to benefit CASA-Kane CountyAug 21, 2017 11:00 pm - Stop by the Wine Exchange, 1 Illinois St. in St. Charles, for "Cocktails for a Cause," a special wine tasting supporting CASA Kane County's 14th annual Golf for a Child ...
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Prairie Center Arts Foundation to Host "Patti Melt," a benefit for the Prairie Center for the Arts featuring comedian Patti VasquezAug 21, 2017 11:00 pm - On Saturday, September 16, the Prairie Center Arts Foundation is hosting "Patti Melt," a benefit for the Prairie Center for the Arts featuring comedian Patti Vasquez. J...