Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Old and new friends break bread at annual Lazarus House dinnerNov 26, 2015 12:00 am - For several years, decorated Korean War veteran Stanley "Stosh" Simenc was responsible for cooking for thousands of men aboard the USS Wisconsin battleship. So now when ...
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Feed My Starving Children holds Thanksgiving packing event in SchaumburgNov 26, 2015 12:00 am - Volunteers took time out from Thursday's celebration of bounty to gather at the Feed My Starving Children packing center in Schaumburg for a special Thanksgiving event: ...
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Jazz band fundraiser for Honor FlightNov 26, 2015 12:00 am - Lake County Honor Flight is hosting a fundraiser from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Khayat Lake House, 525 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff. The goal is to fly 23 veterans...
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How to shop for suburban charities to donate money toNov 25, 2015 10:00 pm - Donating in someone's name an increasingly popular gift
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Schaumburg library accepting food for finesNov 25, 2015 12:00 am - The annual holiday "Food for Fines" program will be ongoing at the Schaumburg Township District Library and its Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park branches until Dec. 31. ...
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Celebrating donation to Gurnee libraryNov 25, 2015 12:00 am - Warren-Newport Public Library in Gurnee will host a celebration at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, to mark the donation of a 2010 Ford Transit Connect van from Bob Rohrman...
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Reindeer Run 5K takes off in WheatonNov 24, 2015 10:00 pm - Many people struggle with two things during the winter: tolerating the cold and tolerating all the sweet treats the holiday season brings. The Wheaton Lions Club and Wh...
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Rotary Santa run Dec. 5 in Arlington HeightsNov 24, 2015 10:00 pm - Be one of more than 2,000 Santas running Saturday, Dec. 5, for the Rotary Club of Arlington Heights' Charitable Foundation. Runners of all ages and abilities are invited...
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Culver's of St. Charles holiday toy drive to benefit Delnor HospitalNov 24, 2015 10:00 pm - Culver's celebrates this holiday season by giving back to the community. Throughout the Chicago area, more than 30 restaurant locations will be hosting toy drives for lo...
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Hampshire High deaf student will be able to hear againNov 24, 2015 4:00 am - Hampshire High School freshman Maria Niño finally will be able to hear again. Within a month, Hampshire High School teachers, students and community members have collect...