Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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CASA volunteers honored at appreciation dinnerApr 13, 2014 11:00 pm - Lake County Juvenile Court Judge Sarah P. Lessman told more than 100 CASA Lake County volunteers and guests that the volunteers advocating for abused children are "signi...
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Walk to Cure Arthritis set for April 26 in Lake CountyApr 13, 2014 11:00 pm - The Arthritis Foundation has announced the 12th annual Walk to Cure Arthritis Lake County will be on Saturday, April 26, at Old School Forest Preserve in Mettawa. The ev...
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Don't just sit on the couch, says 102-year-old volunteerApr 13, 2014 11:00 pm - Out of the approximately 450 volunteers who donate their time to JourneyCare in Barrington, Marie Schaack stands apart. She not only is one of the longest serving volun...
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St. Charles East students walk to help 2-year-old girl's causeApr 13, 2014 1:01 am - Six months ago, Caitlin Cox couldn't even bend her knees. Swelling and pain had stiffened the two-year-old's joints so badly she had to be carried around the house. On ...
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Winter coat drive runs through April 30Apr 13, 2014 1:01 am - Now that winter's finally done, the Woodfield Area Children's Organization wants you to clean out your closet. WACO's End of Winter Coat drive runs through April 30 at t...
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Boy Scout recruitment site coming to WoodfieldApr 11, 2014 1:01 am - The Boy Scouts of America is setting up shop on the busiest street it can find - Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg. On May 31, the Northwest Suburban Council will officially ...
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Sirott, Murciano to host annual CASA galaApr 10, 2014 1:01 am - Veteran broadcast duo and WGN AM 720's afternoon hosts Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano will headline CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Lake County's CASABLANCA 2...
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Benefit baseball clinic:Apr 10, 2014 1:01 am - Lake Villa Township Baseball has teamed up with Strike 3 Baseball to host a clinic on May 4, with proceeds benefiting Evan O'Brien. O'Brien, a township baseball player, ...
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Little City documentary earns spot in prestigious film festApr 09, 2014 1:01 am - "Share My Kingdom," a documentary film featuring the lives and art of three artists with disabilities who emerged out of the art studio at Palatine's Little City, will b...
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Mt. Prospect group's historic dinner a selloutApr 07, 2014 11:00 pm - A sellout crowd of history lovers gathered at the Rob Roy Golf Course clubhouse in Prospect Heights recently to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the World's Columbian ...