Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Colorful cornhole sets the latest public art exhibition for WaucondaJul 03, 2016 7:30 am - Wauconda's annual display to feature painted cornhole game boards
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Constable: Volunteer for 70 years, veteran still waves flag for ScoutsJul 03, 2016 7:15 am - Celebrating his 90th birthday, George “Bob” Jarvis of Grayslake still smiles at the memory of the glorious present he received when he turned 12. “I got a flag for my bi...
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New rider, same 3 Reasons for Barrington charity rideJul 03, 2016 1:00 am - After reading Mitch Albom's book "Tuesdays With Morrie," Barrington resident Bob Lee was inspired to ride his bicycle across the United States. In 2001, at the age of 58...
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Catholic Charities golf event in Lake CountyJul 01, 2016 1:00 am - Catholic Charities hosts the 22nd Annual Charities Golf Classic on Monday, July 25, at Shore Acres, 1601 Shore Acres Drive, Lake Bluff, and Knollwood, 1890 Knollwood Roa...
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Carol Stream employee team raises $6,500 for American Cancer SocietyJun 30, 2016 11:00 pm - The "Red, White and You" team joined hundreds of others at the Relay For Life event on Saturday, June 25, at Glenbard North High School, where 23 teams raised nearly $10...
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A veteran volunteer proves you're never too old to volunteerJun 30, 2016 11:00 pm - Whether it be Veterans Day, Memorial Day or Flag Day, Myron Petrakis age 94, is front and center when it comes to making sure that those who gave their life in service t...
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Surprise winner in WACO's Mayors' Cup ChallengeJun 30, 2016 11:00 pm - The Woodfield Area Children's Organization congratulates the Village of Rosemont for winning the Mayors' Cup Challenge at WACO's 23rd annual Golf Classic last week. Team...
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Buffalo Grove family bringing back 'Joey's Angels' charity golf outingJun 30, 2016 1:00 am - The “J ANGELS” vanity license plates on Larry Mix's SUV aren't new. They're just another reminder that the spirit of Joey Mix keeps on truckin'. After Joey died as a res...
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AID's inaugural Color Burst 5K a huge successJun 29, 2016 11:00 pm - The Association for Individual Development hosted a "Color Burst 5K Fun Run & Roll" on Sunday, June 26, to raise funds for programs and services benefiting more than 5,0...
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Local CrossFit athletes to join in 'Row Raiser' for Special Olympics IllinoisJun 29, 2016 11:00 pm - Special Olympics Illinois has teamed with 12 workout facilities around the state for a statewide fundraiser called "Row Raiser" that challenges teams of 10 to pull a dis...