Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Thousands pray together at ‘America for Jesus’ rallySep 29, 2012 8:57 pm - PHILADELPHIA — Thousands of conservative Christians gathered Saturday on Independence Mall in Philadelphia to pray for the future of the United States in the weeks befor...
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Stuffed animal project earns Wheeling Scout her Silver AwardSep 28, 2012 8:59 pm - Cadette Girl Scout Maggie Scanlan, 14, of Wheeling, finished three years of hard work on her Silver Award. This is the highest award a Cadette can earn. Maggie, voted m...
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Heart of Buffalo Grove awards finalists namedSep 28, 2012 8:30 pm - The Buffalo Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsor Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust have announced the finalists for the Heart of Buffalo Grove awards, which honor indi...
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The Knights are sweet on Des PlainesSep 28, 2012 8:28 pm - The Des Plaines Father Linden Council of the Knights of Columbus was active collecting money for persons with intellectual disabilities around Des Plaines the weekend of...
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Hoffman Estates to kick off homecoming with 5K run SundaySep 28, 2012 5:45 pm - Hoffman Estates High School will hold the Hoffman Homecoming Hustle 5K run/walk on Sunday, Sept. 30 to support the high school’s athletic department. All money will go t...
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Harper President’s Ball raises $390,000 for scholarshipsSep 28, 2012 12:29 pm - A dinner-and-dancing gala aimed at raising funds for Harper College scholarships and programs drew about 300 supporters last weekend — from faculty, administrators, trus...
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Help collect native plants seedsSep 28, 2012 12:24 pm - Citizens for Conservation restoration volunteers have launched their fall seed collecting schedule. Join them 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, and 3:30 to 5 p.m. Su...
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Matt’s Mile cancer fundraiser set for Oct. 5 at Prairie CrossingSep 28, 2012 10:14 am - Now in its third year, Grayslake’s annual Matt’s Mile and 5K Run/Walk will take place Friday, Oct. 5, at 5 p.m. in the Prairie Crossing subdivision. All proceeds benefit...
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Palatine’s Little City tapped for Hot Chocolate WalkSep 28, 2012 8:12 am - Once again, Little City Foundation has been chosen to benefit from one of the sweetest fundraisers around. The Palatine-based nonprofit agency, which serves people with ...
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Firefighters, cops meet business leaders in Palatine BowlSep 27, 2012 3:34 pm - Despite a winless record to date, local business leaders led by the staff and attorneys at Lavelle Law will take on members of the Palatine Police and Fire departments f...