Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Local churches bring 'God's Work. Our Hands.' to ElginSep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday, which took place Sept. 11, was an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. More than 10,000 c...
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Gurnee craft beer fest to benefit American LegionSep 13, 2016 1:00 am - Gurnee will host its second craft beer fundraiser to primarily benefit the village's American Legion post. The Legions of Craft Beer Festival will run from 2 to 7 p.m. S...
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Help your neighbors stay warm this winterSep 12, 2016 11:00 pm - The 26th annual Snug Hugs for Kids winter clothing drive begins Monday, Oct. 24, and concludes Wednesday, Dec. 14. The Kids Helping Kids program supports this clothing d...
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Heritage Fest needs volunteersSep 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Never underestimate the importance of volunteers. Without them, lines for food, beer and wine at festivals will be longer; agendas will be shorter, and community parties...
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Nine-Year-Old Bartlett Boy Leads Fundraising Efforts for Chicago NonprofitSep 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Bartlett, IL - Aidan Hennessy is a typical nine-year-old kid from Bartlett. He attends the local elementary school and is an active Cub Scout. He differs from the norm, ...
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Auction of former Gliniewicz tribute car hackedSep 12, 2016 1:00 am - An eBay auction of a car originally sold to benefit the family of disgraced Fox Lake police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz was hacked Monday morning, causing the auction to have to ...
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Fundraiser to help Carpentersville family with 'micro-preemie'Sep 12, 2016 1:00 am - For Carpentersville residents Dave and Anna Keehler, the moments after the birth of their second daughter were a whirlwind. Only 23 weeks into gestation, Eden Keehler wa...
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Gurnee marching bands to perform WednesdaySep 12, 2016 1:00 am - The Woodland and Viking middle school marching band will join the Warren Township High School Marching Blue Devils to perform their routine in exhibition style at 7 p.m....
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Why students shaved Naperville school administrator's headSep 12, 2016 1:00 am - Crone Middle School Assistant Principal Joseph Sweeney put his hair into the hands of three students Monday, as he allowed them to shave his head for charity. Sweeney i...
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Aurora Noon Lions to host pizza, pasta fundraiserSep 11, 2016 11:00 pm - An all-you-can-eat pizza and pasta night fundraiser will be held by the Aurora Noon Lions Club Tuesday, Sept. 20. The public is invited to the event from 5 to 7:30 p.m. ...