Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Cubs reliever gives sick kids reason to smileAug 19, 2013 2:30 pm - There hasn’t been much cause for joy among Chicago Cubs fans this season, but one North Sider gave young patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital and their families reas...
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Hosta sale to benefit Heifer InternationalAug 19, 2013 2:30 pm - This weekend, you can beautify your yard and learn more about plants, all while knowing your purchase will be helping the needy worldwide. A hosta sale and fundraiser w...
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Fox Lake blood drive:Aug 19, 2013 1:44 pm - The village of Fox Lake will host a LifeSource Blood Drive on Friday, Aug. 23 at the village hall, 66 Thillen Drive. The drive runs from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. Appointments ...
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High praise for Mundelein business' employee for her volunteerismAug 16, 2013 5:30 am - An employee at a Mundelein business has received a national service award in recognition of her volunteerism. Marian Rodriguez, who works as a marketing representative a...
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Police event raises $6,000 for Illinois Special OlympicsAug 15, 2013 11:18 am - The Cigars & Cars fundraiser held July 28 in Long Grove raised more than $6,000 for the Illinois Special Olympics. The event was co-sponsored by the Buffalo Grove and Ki...
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Links Technology golf outing raises money for Schaumburg foundationAug 14, 2013 3:53 pm - The Schaumburg Golf Club was filled Wednesday with people enjoying a late-summer round of golf and helping local residents at the same time. The sixth annual Links Techn...
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A great deal of food collected at paradeAug 13, 2013 6:00 pm - On behalf of the Hanover Township officials, the staff and all of the volunteers of our Welfare Services Department, I would like to thank the community for their outpou...
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Take a Stand for Turning Point begins FridayAug 13, 2013 1:31 pm - Turning Point hosts the 8th Annual Take a Stand for Turning Point along with Star 105.5 personalities who will be broadcasting live from the parking lot at Sam’s Club, 5...
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The Hundred Club of Lake County wants to raise awareness of its missionAug 13, 2013 11:18 am - The Hundred Club of Lake County is a charitable group that has no employees, operates under the radar and fortunately has not had to fulfill its primary mission in nearl...
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Mount Prospect firefighters donate backpacks, school suppliesAug 12, 2013 4:39 pm - Mount Prospect firefighter/paramedic Dale Steward says it’s within the nature of the fire service to give back. So the Mount Prospect Firefighters Local 4119, in conjunc...