Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Honor Flight inspires Kildeer man to make movieNov 09, 2014 6:00 am - Newly retired and looking for a good cause, Dale Chellis of Kildeer read a newspaper column in March 2008 about Honor Flight Chicago. The fledgling charity was organizin...
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Arlington Hts. collecting for holiday gift programNov 09, 2014 12:01 am - The village of Arlington Heights is collecting donations for its annual Holiday Assistance Program, which helps families in need during the holiday season. There are fou...
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Moving Picture: Ex-exec gives freedom of scuba diving to disabledNov 08, 2014 6:00 am - Ryan O' Toole describes it as “the greatest feeling in the world.” O'Toole is talking about scuba diving. Actually, he's typing, not talking, because typing is the only ...
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Kaitlin's Hideout holding fundraiser to keep doors openNov 08, 2014 12:01 am - Kaitlin's Hideout in Glen Ellyn gives kids with special needs and their parents a place to play and get support. Founder Lisa Kelly says it's a safe haven for such famil...
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Lombard families celebrate new playgroundNov 08, 2014 12:01 am - Volunteers gathered Saturday morning to help spread mulch around new playground equipment at the William Hammerschmidt Elementary School Learn + Play Gardens in Lombard....
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Donate toys in Mundelein:Nov 06, 2014 12:01 am - The Mundelein Police Department is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to collect gifts for the Toys for Tots Program. You can deposit an unwrapped,...
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Wheelchair Bulls take on Arlington Hts. firefighters SaturdayNov 05, 2014 12:01 am - The Chicago Wheelchair Bulls will take on the Arlington Heights Fire Department as part of an annual basketball tournament and fundraiser on Saturday night. The 6th annu...
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Jaycees host Palatine pizza competition Nov. 16Nov 05, 2014 12:01 am - Who makes the Palatine area's best pizza? The Palatine Jaycees are holding a fundraising contest later this month to find out. More than 10 pizza restaurants that delive...
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Barrington church to host South Sudan Soiree IVNov 04, 2014 10:00 pm - St. Michael's Episcopal Church of Barrington will host the South Sudan Soiree IV at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, at St. Michael's, 647 Dundee Ave., Barrington. Tickets a...
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Buffalo Grove police grow beards for healthNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - During the month of November, about 20 Buffalo Grove police officers will be growing facial hair in support of The Movember Foundation and their efforts to raise public ...