Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Tootsie Roll drive this weekend in Des PlainesSep 15, 2016 1:00 am - Members of Knights of Columbus Fr. Linden Council 3627 at St. Zachary Parish will be giving out Tootsie Rolls on the streets of Des Plaines this weekend in exchange for ...
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Baxter foundation supports health advocate program trainingSep 15, 2016 1:00 am - Business Wire DEERFIELD - A grant from the Baxter International Foundation will support a new program training high school juniors and seniors to be health advocates in ...
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Long Grove students help keep Palatine police dog safeSep 15, 2016 1:00 am - A group of seven students from Woodlawn Middle School in Long Grove raised money to protect perhaps the cutest member of the Palatine Police Department. The students pre...
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Northwestern Mutual-Chicago in Northbrook raises $2800 for Alex's Lemonade Stand FoundationSep 14, 2016 11:00 pm - For Gregory Gertz, a financial adviser with Northwestern Mutual-Chicago's Northbrook district office, basketball has been a big part of his family's life. His son and da...
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The Clearbrook Guardians Fall Casino Night is Going to be Pair-A-DiceSep 14, 2016 11:00 pm - Wager your luck on a night of fun! Join the Clearbrook Guardians as they host their annual Fall Casino Night on Saturday October 1 from 5 p.m. until 12 a.m. at the Clear...
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Volunteer on National Public Lands Day Sept. 24Sep 14, 2016 11:00 pm - Be part of the nation's largest single-day, volunteer event for public lands. Join staff and volunteers from the Forest Preserve District of Kane County to help plant o...
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Schaumburg firefighters to host charity softball tournamentSep 14, 2016 1:00 am - The Schaumburg Firefighters Benevolent Association will host its 23rd annual Firefighters Softball Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 17, at two locations in Schaumburg to be...
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How St. Charles schools raised $1 million for cancer researchSep 14, 2016 1:00 am - It was supposed to be about uniforms. Bake some cookies. Wash a few cars. Use the cash to buy outfits that would make the judges' eyes dazzle at the drill team competiti...
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Hundreds to join local 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer'sSep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave. in St. Charles. Hundreds of people from the F...
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Marmion to host Oktoberfest dinner Sept. 24Sep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - Celebrate Oktoberfest from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Gather your friends and family for a fun-filled evening ...