Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Why we walk: 'Tony's Team of Angels' walks in honor of family patriarchOct 21, 2021 8:00 am - The Coleman family knew very little about Parkinson's disease when their patriarch, Tony, was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder in 2016. Tony had been fatig...
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Moving Day Chicago raises funds for Parkinson's disease researchOct 21, 2021 8:00 am - It's time to get moving to help people who have a hard time doing just that. Moving Day Chicago, which raises funds for Parkinson's disease research, will take place Sun...
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Northbrook woman gives 'Wheel of Fortune' a spin, donates winnings to MisericordiaOct 21, 2021 5:00 am - With a pitch like hers there was no way Bonnie Romniak could be denied an appearance on “Wheel of Fortune.” The retired teacher and librarian, who lives with her husband...
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Aurora Knights of Columbus set Oct. 27 spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Catholic studentsOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - The Aurora Knights of Columbus 14929 will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Luigi's Pizza, 732 Prairie St. in A...
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Palatine American Legion selling commemorative bricksOct 21, 2021 1:00 am - Palatine American Legion Post 690 is offering a chance of people to honor the military service of family members and others with a commemorative brick that will be part ...
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District 211's construction program offers real-world experienceOct 20, 2021 11:00 pm - Members from the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters presented students from Township High School District 211's Building Construction Program with 150 Carhart jacket...
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How fundraising concert for St. Jude came together at Des Plaines TheatreOct 20, 2021 6:00 am - Our sixth annual Concert for Jimmy Zito - Rockin' the House for St. Jude will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, at the newly renovated Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St...
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Fundraising concert Nov. 7 for St. Jude honors musician's memoryOct 20, 2021 6:00 am - Get ready to rock out! Or, wait, maybe Sinatra is more your style. Gospel? Classic pop? Or how about a little country from a former American Idol contestant? You can ge...
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Grunt Style Foundation awards grant for three College of DuPage student veteransOct 19, 2021 11:00 pm - Three College of DuPage student veterans are receiving additional funding for their post-service endeavors thanks to a grant from the Grunt Style Foundation. The Glen E...
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Park Ridge man with lymphoma seeks a blood stem cell donorOct 19, 2021 11:00 pm - As a dedicated husband and father of two young children, 41-year-old Jason Steffen says there isn't anything he wouldn't do for his family - including fight cancer. He ...