Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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'One of the most impactful things we've done': Elgin Rotary planting 100 oak trees in forest preserveAug 23, 2021 5:30 am - There's general agreement in the scientific community that planting trees can help reverse the effects of global climate change. How many trees? Oh, anywhere from 1 tri...
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Citing safety of veterans and volunteers, Lake County Honor Flight will not fly until springAug 23, 2021 1:00 am - Lake County Honor Flight, which sponsors multiday trips to Washington, D.C., for veterans and their guardians, will not fly again until April. After a moratorium on Hono...
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Barbecue fundraiser to benefit Woodridge tornado victimsAug 23, 2021 1:00 am - Two months after a tornado struck Woodridge, the village is hosting a barbecue Wednesday to raise funds for families still reeling from the damage caused by the late-nig...
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Fifth annual NCH Lung Run/Walk continues virtuallyAug 22, 2021 11:00 pm - Participate at the location of your choice to support lung cancer patients at NCH Amy Jo Steinbruecker Conditioned runners and everyday joggers and walkers are encourage...
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The Outreach House, Lombard-Villa Park Food Pantry, FUMC Clothes Closet mergeAug 22, 2021 11:00 pm - The Outreach House in Lombard is pleased to announce that it is merging with Lombard-Villa Park Food Pantry and First United Methodist Church Clothes Closet to expand th...
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Ride for Hope ovarian cancer awareness charity ride raises $30,000Aug 22, 2021 11:00 pm - Ride for Hope ovarian cancer awareness charity ride raises $30,000
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Byline Bank toasts the community at 14th annual Oak Park Micro Brew ReviewAug 22, 2021 11:00 pm - Byline Bank was a sponsor of the 14th annual Micro Brew Review, the popular event celebrating craft beer, local food, and live music, which was held in downtown Oak Park...
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With surge in abuse cases, CASA Kane County sees critical need for volunteersAug 22, 2021 11:00 pm - With children back in school, area teachers are faced not only with teaching, but with watching for signs of potential abuse or neglect in their students. Teachers are ...
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The orange vests are returning for Kiwanis Peanut Days in St. CharlesAug 22, 2021 11:00 pm - The orange vests are back! After two years, due to the pandemic, St. Charles Kiwanians will once again be requesting donations for their annual Peanut Days fundraiser at...
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Good News Sunday: Chicago-area time capsule allows kids to share pandemic experiencesAug 22, 2021 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: The contents of a single cylindrical can...