Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Animal adoption special also benefits Aurora youth, those in needNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - This holiday season, Aurora Animal Care and Control is helping pets find new homes and making the season brighter and warmer for residents with two new adoption specials...
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Enjoy 'A Dickens of a Sale,' Santa visit this weekendNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - "A Dickens of a Sale", sponsored by the Dundee Township Historical Society, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 401 W. Mai...
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People to be thankful for: Kelly CollinsNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - Kelly Collins insists that her efforts to raise awareness about mental illness are just part of her job, but people around her know better. As director of care and conne...
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Windy City Bulls to ring bells for The Salvation Army of ElginNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - As a new basketball season starts, the Windy City Bulls are stopping by Elgin as volunteer bellringers for The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. In support of The Sal...
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Roselle man part of Hurricane Matthew relief effortNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - In response to Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina, veteran-led disaster response organization Team Rubicon deployed Jim Flory of Roselle as part of its relief effort. A...
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Veterinary Specialty Center Hosts Fifth Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive for Nina's Pet Food Pantry and Our House of Hope Pet Food PantryNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - Veterinary Specialty Center in Buffalo Grove has kicked off their Fifth Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive with a goal to bring in over 4,000 pounds of pet food and supplies ...
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Cary Grove Rotary donates blood pressure kitsNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - The Rotary Club of Cary Grove recently donated approximately 50 blood pressure monitoring kits to McHenry County Department of Health. Jack Giel, club president, present...
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Ronald McDonald visits Geneva's Kensington SchoolNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - On Tuesday, Nov. 22, Ronald McDonald stopped by Kensington School in Geneva to do his "Friendship Adventure" show. He started off with the beat of a drum then added the...
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Volunteers Needed to Help Disadvantaged Kids Shop for HolidaysNov 27, 2016 10:00 pm - The Woodfield Area Children's Organization is looking for volunteers to help Santa and the nonprofit take 500 disadvantaged preschoolers Christmas Shopping in December. ...
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Elgin girl gets new lease on life after lung transplantNov 27, 2016 6:30 am - Ashley Ramirez spent much of her childhood wishing she could play and run around with her friends and cousins, and just be normal. The 11-year-old from Elgin was born wi...