Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Exercise, patriotism and a good cause in St. Charles 'Freedom' runJul 04, 2015 1:00 am - When soon-to-be St. Charles East High School senior Michael Gerkin rounded the last turn in the LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve Saturday morning to be the first finisher in t...
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Sun City-Huntley seniors finish 10,000th quilt to benefit suffering childrenJul 03, 2015 5:30 am - Retirement can be about a somewhat self-centered, passive activity. Not for these residents of a massive retirement community in Huntley. They're contributing to society...
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Hoffman Estates native fighting to find ALS cureJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Dan Saunders was devastated a year ago to learn he had ALS, and he struggles daily to balance the gradual loss of his independence with a desire to live each remaining d...
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Cardboard regatta at Diamond LakeJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District will host a cardboard regatta at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 1, at Diamond Lake Beach, 1016 Diamond Lake Road, between Route 60/83 an...
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Chick-fil-a hosts blood driveJul 03, 2015 1:00 am - Chicago-area Chick-fil-A restaurants will team with Heartland Blood Centers to host blood drives between July 6 and 10. All participating donors will receive a complimen...
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CLC Foundation with banner year from golf outingJul 01, 2015 11:00 pm - College of Lake County Foundation had a banner year in proceeds from an annual golf outing this year. The annual golf classic, in honor of Richard J. Galla, was held Jun...
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Gary Sinise, Rockin' for the Troops return to Cantigny July 18Jun 30, 2015 1:00 am - Rockin' for the Troops has become one of the premier troop support events of the year, reaching a capacity sellout crowd of more than 11,000. This year's concert will b...
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DuPagePads honors 2 outstanding volunteersJun 30, 2015 1:00 am - DuPage PADS has named the recipients of its Volunteer of the Year awards. Adult winner Gerald Massie and youth winner Mario Jayes were nominated by peers and selected by...
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Chicago Executive Airport to host Rock 'n' Run the Runway FridayJun 29, 2015 1:00 am - Most days, only the planes at Chicago Executive Airport get to run along the main runway and taxiways. On Friday, July 3, people will get their turn at the "Rock 'n' Run...
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Naperville project collecting birthday supplies for needy kidsJun 29, 2015 1:00 am - Kate Schultz has fond birthday memories many would envy. Decorations all over the house. Fireworks displays just for her. Loving parents and sweet treats. Not everyone ...