Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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‘I am becoming stronger’: How specialty courts in Kane Co. help people with mental illness, addictionMay 31, 2024 4:00 am - The Kane County Specialty Courts Foundation offers an alternative to some people in the court system who are facing jail time, and one focus of the program is strengthening family bonds.
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Foundation awards 2024-25 grants to Villa Park Elementary District 45 staffMay 30, 2024 3:17 pm - District 45 Foundation for Excellence in Education paid several surprise visits to Villa Park Elementary District 45 staff who were awarded educational grants for the 2024-25 school year.
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Kane County Fair board awards 4-H student scholarshipsMay 30, 2024 12:42 pm - The Kane County Fair board of directors in St. Charles has announced that Madyson Block of Sycamore, James Dorn of St. Charles, and Olivia Rose Lafrance of Elgin have be...
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Anderson Humane to host ‘Summer Solstice Concert’ June 22May 30, 2024 12:00 pm - Imagine the longest day of sunlight surrounded by nature in an intimate setting with the sounds of renowned harpist Laura Fako Utley.
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Celebrating 30 years: Aurora Dominican Literacy Center hosts founder’s retirement open house June 2May 29, 2024 1:20 pm - After founding and directing the Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora for 30 years, Dominican Sister Kathleen M. Ryan, OP, will retire June 30. An open house celebrating h...
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Wheaton church hosting events supporting local organizationsMay 29, 2024 12:27 pm - On Sunday, June 2, Pastor Ron Beauchamp will preach on “Speak, Lord” at the 10 a.m. service at Hope Presbyterian Church, 1771 S. Wiesbrook Road in Wheaton. So young Samue...
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Lisle’s Garden Gait returns for 22nd year featuring five private gardens and a public parkMay 29, 2024 11:44 am - On Sunday, June 9, five private gardens and one public park will be featured in Lisle Woman’s Club's 22nd annual Garden Gait.
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Wheaton honors 2024 Good Citizens Award recipientsMay 28, 2024 9:50 pm - Mayor Philip Suess and the Wheaton City Council recently honored three students and six adults with the Good Citizens Awards.
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Twelve teens compete in Miss Cary-Grove Business Leadership PageantMay 28, 2024 8:55 pm - On May 22, 12 young women competed for the crown in the 2024 Miss Cary-Grove Business Leadership Pageant at Cary-Grove High School.
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Submit works inspired by local landscape to Art of the Land showMay 28, 2024 8:10 pm - Local artists and artisans are invited to submit works inspired by the local landscape for The Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s 16th annual Art of the Land art show and fundraiser.