Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Hundreds attend Project Backpack at Elgin Community CollegeAug 13, 2016 1:00 am - Elgin Community College's seventh annual Project Backpack Saturday added to its legacy of helping thousands of area students in need. More than 15,000 backpacks have bee...
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Palatine superhero, 10, has wish granted, helps defeat villainsAug 13, 2016 1:00 am - The crown jewel - an item that gives strength to superheros - went missing, and 10-year-old Palatine resident, honorary police officer and certified superhero Yano Pourn...
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Gurnee library plans fundraiserAug 13, 2016 1:00 am - Warren-Newport Public Library District hosts the first Dick Welton Memorial Ride motorcycle fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m. to noon from Fatman's Pizza Pub & Sports ...
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Itasca Family Day boosts community outreachAug 13, 2016 1:00 am - Itasca's Usher Park seemed to be hosting a family party. Music filled the air, food was plentiful and kids and parents enjoyed a Saturday together. But Itasca Family Day...
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Cyclists pedal through Barrington area to support wounded vetsAug 12, 2016 1:00 am - Cowbells clanged and spectators cheered Sunday morning as tired cyclists crossed the finish line of the 6th annual Barrington Honor Ride and Run. An estimated 300 runner...
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TLS Veterans to host benefit concert Aug. 26Aug 12, 2016 1:00 am - In celebration of its 20 years of serving local veterans, McHenry-based TLS Veterans is hosting a benefit concert. Billed as "Local Bands for our Local Veterans," the sh...
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More volunteer tutors needed at Literacy Volunteers Fox ValleyAug 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Nearly 40 of our neighbors are waiting to learn English through Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley. The organization already has about 150 trained volunteer tutors working w...
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria to host Deep Dish Dash 5K race Aug. 21Aug 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria in Lakewood is hosting a Deep Dish Dash 5K run on Sunday, Aug. 21. It will raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrat...
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Get raffle tickets to benefit CASA Kane CountyAug 11, 2016 11:00 pm - The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is partnering with CASA Kane County in a five monthlong raffle. The more tickets sold, the bigger the prize to the winner - and the bigger...
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Palatine Rotary seeks Oktoberfest volunteersAug 11, 2016 1:00 am - The Rotary Club of Palatine is looking to the community for new members to help them run Oktoberfest, the organization's largest fundraiser of the year, as well as the m...