Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Huntley veterans memorial on target for summerNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - A proposed veterans memorial in Huntley is on target for summer completion as donations pour in, a spokeswoman for the group spearheading the project said. The nonprofit...
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Salvation Army kicks off Christmas campaign in AuroraNov 12, 2015 10:00 pm - On Friday, Nov. 13, the Salvation Army officially kicked off its 2015 Christmas campaign with the iconic red kettles hitting Aurora area streets. The 2015 Christmas camp...
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Illusion and charity combine for 'Jackie's Magic'Nov 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Before magician Jim Stanislawski's daughter and assistant Jackie died in a tragic automobile accident Dec. 7, 2003, she had taken it upon herself to launch her own food ...
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Snowflake Shuffle offers Crosstown XC Challenge for teensNov 12, 2015 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 5, TriCity Family Services will host its seventh annual Snowflake Shuffle 5/10K Run & Walk in the Mill Creek subdivision of Geneva. More than 450 run...
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Autumn rummage sale this weekend at Grace LutheranNov 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Grace Lutheran Church of Lily Lake invites the community to its annual Autumn Rummage/Estate Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, N...
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Ditka at helm of Salvation Army's Christmas driveNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - More than 3,000 Salvation Army bell-ringers and 1,000 red kettles will roll out across Chicago and the suburbs Friday morning. And Mike Ditka will be at the helm. The S...
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Family carnival Saturday in GurneeNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - Warren Future Business Leaders of America will host a family carnival event to support Caring 4 Kids from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Warren Township High School's...
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Elgin food pantry celebrates 4th anniversaryNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - The food pantry Food For Greater Elgin celebrated its fourth anniversary Wednesday with volunteers from John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc. greeting and assisting clients a...
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Hanover Township to host 'Breakfast with Santa'Nov 12, 2015 12:00 am - Hanover Township will host "Breakfast with Santa" Saturday, Nov. 14, with the Stars-N-Stripes cafe, in the Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59 in Bartlett. Tickets a...
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Go for a run on ThanksgivingNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - Mundelein High School's annual Thanksgiving Day Run, known as Miles with Mustangs, is set for Thursday, Nov. 26. A 5-kilometer run for people 11 or older begins at 9:30 ...