Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Dance showcase funds teen cardiac screeningsMay 14, 2015 1:00 am - An evening of dance, featuring performances by troupes from Naperville-area high schools and dance schools, will help raise money to prevent sudden cardiac death in teen...
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Memorial fund honors retired deputy who died in airport accidentMay 13, 2015 1:00 am - A memorial fund has been established in the name of retired DuPage County sheriff's deputy Michael Yates, who was killed in a collision between two luggage carts at Midw...
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Aurora couple working to raise $30,000 again for ALS researchMay 12, 2015 11:00 pm - For a second year, an Aurora couple is working to raise funds for research to fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, called Lou Gehrig's disease. Bruce Lindgren of Aurora,...
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Schaumburg man drives fundraiser for pediatric cancer patientsMay 12, 2015 11:00 pm - D. Anthony Evans watched children pulling their IVs up and down hospital hallways with smiles on their faces. He shared hospital rooms, stories and advice with those who...
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Run for education this weekend in Arlington HeightsMay 11, 2015 1:00 am - The fourth "Got2Run For Education" run/walk, which funds school wellness activities, will take place on Saturday, May 16, in Arlington Heights. This popular community e...
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Cupcakes for a Case May 16 at Conant High SchoolMay 10, 2015 11:00 pm - From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, the Conant High School cafeteria will be filled with more than 10,000 decorated cupcakes for sale. Proceeds of "Joe Schlende...
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Two Lake County residents to be honored for their fight against brain cancerMay 10, 2015 11:00 pm - Two Lake County residents fighting brain cancer will be presented with Courage Awards Sunday, May 17, during Voices Against Brain Cancer's third annual "Join the Voices!...
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HandsOn honors 10 organizations making most of volunteersMay 10, 2015 11:00 pm - The nonprofit agency HandsOn Suburban Chicago hosted the "Be the Change: Celebrate Service" breakfast last month to honor 10 service enterprises. Organizations that exce...
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Laurie Stone, Harper's longest-serving trustee, resignsMay 08, 2015 1:00 am - After almost 15 years as a Harper College trustee, Laurie Stone has resigned from the board, but she's not really departing from the community college's leadership. "The...
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Arlington Heights American Legion needs help with renovationMay 07, 2015 1:00 am - Arlington Heights American Legion Post 208 has been an integral part of the community since 1924. Now its members are asking for the community's help in keeping it that ...