Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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163 people brave snow, frigid water for Polar Bear Plunge in WaukeganJan 01, 2014 11:00 am - The weather outside was frightful but the faces on people after they emerged from the freezing Lake Michigan water was so delightful Wednesday during the 15th annual Pol...
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Depot manager honored for volunteerism in E. DundeeDec 31, 2013 4:40 pm - For nearly 20 years, Bill Zelsdorf has been the face of the Dundee Township Visitor’s Center, also known as The Depot. His passion lies in planning events that attract p...
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Palatine woman worked tirelessly to help the disabled live independentlyDec 31, 2013 8:25 am - A Rolling Meadows agency that works to empower persons with disabilities to live independently has lost one of its driving forces. Geanie Kuehnau of Palatine, a former ...
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Participants needed for Waukegan’s ‘Polar Bear Plunge’ on New Year’s DayDec 30, 2013 11:58 am - Start the new year off by supporting individuals with a disability by registering for the “Polar Bear Plunge” into Lake Michigan on New Year’s morning. Participants will...
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Barrington Relay For Life kickoff party Jan. 16Dec 30, 2013 11:54 am - Relay For Life of Barrington will host a kickoff party for their 2014 campaign at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at Francesca’s Famiglia Restaurant, 100 East Station St. in Ba...
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Palatine volunteers find PATH to helping suburban families in needDec 30, 2013 5:00 am - It promises to be a good New Year for hundreds of Palatine area families, thanks to a grass-roots organization called Palatine Assisting Through Hope, or PATH. The group...
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Grateful for all the donations to pantryDec 30, 2013 4:00 am - The Wheeling Township Food Pantry had the largest Thanksgiving distribution in recent years with 266 baskets going to needy individuals, families and senior citizens in ...
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Tickets on sale for King dinnerDec 29, 2013 5:37 pm - Tickets are on sale for the 13th annual Dr. King Remembrance and Celebration Dinner, to be held Friday, Jan. 17, at the Northwest Chicago Marriott Hotel in Hoffman Estat...
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Hanover Township toy drive benefits local familiesDec 27, 2013 12:08 pm - More than 730 families received gifts this year as a result of the Hanover Township Toy Drive and Sponsor-a-Family programs, officials said. Residents picked up presents...
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Fremd students host poverty awareness weekDec 26, 2013 4:50 pm - Two classes at Fremd High School in Palatine participated in a unique event to create awareness around the global issue of poverty. “Poverty Awareness Week” was a series...