Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Bistro put 'thanks' in his ThanksgivingJan 13, 2015 4:01 am - For whatever the reason, Thanksgiving was about to be a lonely day for me. My wife has been in a nursing home for four years and my kids were all out of town - and I gue...
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Hanover Twp. grateful for donations that poured inJan 13, 2015 4:01 am - On behalf of the Hanover Township officials, staff and all of our volunteers, I would like to thank the community for their outpouring of support during this past holida...
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Mundelein blood drive:Jan 13, 2015 12:01 am - The Mundelein Fire Department is working with LifeSource to host a "special emergency blood drive" on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mundelein Fire Station...
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Chicago Bear delivers pro apparel to Allendale kidsJan 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Imagine the confidence boost of going on your first job interview in a suit given to you by Bears' middle linebacker D.J. Williams. Or lacing up a pair of Brandon Marsha...
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Believe Project: $100 to help friend with sick daughter get byJan 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Diane Kronke of Palatine. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: “My friend Maria has three children. Two are spec...
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Wine Tasting Fundraiser to Benefit ICompete ProgramJan 12, 2015 10:00 pm - The fourth annual ICompete Wine Tasting Fundraiser will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Pop's Bar and Grill, 19 N. Bothwell St., Palatine. ICompete is a coll...
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Believe Project: $100 to help empower women of ZambiaJan 12, 2015 4:30 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Marge Hamberg of Huntley. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "In 2012 I journeyed to Zambia, Africa, with Exte...
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Four bands back Arlington Hts. music school that launched themJan 11, 2015 10:00 pm - Power pop girl band Serendipity headlines a lineup of up-and-coming bands that are gathering in support of the place where they were born - The El Rey Music Center. The...
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Believe Project: $100 to help couple avoid evictionJan 11, 2015 7:00 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Rich Weigel of Lisle. Here is an excerpt of his pitch: "I volunteer at our church to help those who are down...
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Believe Project: $100 to help family fraught with medical problemsJan 10, 2015 6:25 am - Today's winner of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Monica Glavey of Wauconda. Here is an excerpt of her pitch: "I would give $100 to a Wauconda family that has...