Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Donate to troops at Arlington Heights police stationFeb 20, 2017 12:00 am - Donations for soldiers are now being accepted in a drop box in the lobby of the Arlington Heights Police Department. Help USA Troops, based in Arlington Heights, is acce...
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College's partnerships build strong students, communitiesFeb 19, 2017 10:00 pm - The mission of a community college is to provide students with access to the knowledge and skills needed for making positive contributions in an interconnected world. I...
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Glen Ellyn Boy Scout receives highest rank in scoutingFeb 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 575 has awarded the Eagle rank, Scouting's highest rank, to Erik Schreiber of Glen Ellyn. He is the 50th scout from the Troop to be awarded this rank. Ce...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley gets grant from Community Foundation of the Fox River ValleyFeb 19, 2017 10:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley has received an $11,804 grant from The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley for an upgraded student evaluation system and lightwei...
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St. Charles History Museum debuts 50-50 raffleFeb 19, 2017 5:00 am - St. Charles History Museum debuts communitywide 50-50 raffle
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Another record high doesn't cool Palatine's Polar PlungeFeb 19, 2017 12:00 am - With record temperatures Saturday and at least record-tying temps on Sunday, it was a good weekend to take a dip. That's what more than 350 participants in Sunday's Law ...
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It's police vs. firemen at this year's Shamrock Shave benefitFeb 18, 2017 10:00 pm - Founded in 2008, the Shamrock Shave Charity benefit has quickly grown to become a major area fundraising event. Organizers estimate that more than 60 men, women and chil...
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Arlington Heights fetes those with 'Hearts of Gold'Feb 18, 2017 12:00 am - In one of the major social events of the year in Arlington Heights, the town feted Hearts of Gold award winners at a dinner and ceremony Saturday night at the Rolling Gr...
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Fox Lake Polar PlungeFeb 17, 2017 12:00 am - Fox Lake invites community members to "Take the Plunge" into Nippersink Lake during the annual Fox Lake Polar Plunge for Special Olympics on Sunday, Feb. 26. Check i...
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Civic leader gives Elmhurst College $100,000 for chamber intern programFeb 17, 2017 12:00 am - ELMHURST - Longtime Elmhurst businessman, civic leader and community volunteer Ralph Pechanio has donated $100,000 to Elmhurst College to establish an endowed fund to su...