Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Union volunteers replace deteriorating deck at Hoffman Estates addiction centerNov 06, 2021 1:00 am - A network of community connections in Hoffman Estates and a spirit of generosity contributed to the undertaking of a long overdue building repair at an addiction recover...
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Fun crafts highlight Changing Children's Worlds Foundation event in St. CharlesNov 05, 2021 6:00 am - Kim Svevo has spent the better part of three decades focusing on preventing child abuse and neglect. But a shift in focus from "fixing" kids who have suffered abuse to o...
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Gourd riddance: Knights carry out king of all pumpkin smashes at Medieval TimesNov 05, 2021 1:00 am - A small group of hearty and honorable men gathered late Friday morning to smash things for a good cause. Knights from Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament - wielding swor...
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Biggest hurdle to proposed environmental education center cleared with $2 million donationNov 05, 2021 1:00 am - An anonymous donation of $2 million is a huge boost for a proposed "net zero" educational facility at the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area near Riverwoods. The donati...
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Huntley to honor veterans with wreaths Dec. 18Nov 04, 2021 11:00 pm - "Every veteran's grave should have a wreath for the holidays," according to Tim Nash at the American Legion. A truck load of lovely, fresh wreaths with pretty, red ribb...
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Art the part: Artists wanted to capture historyNov 04, 2021 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum in Union is marking the second year of its featured exhibit "Art of the Past: Discovering History through McHenry County A...
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Chicago veteran nonprofit Rags of Honor1 hosts Jump For Vets at United Center Nov. 7Nov 04, 2021 11:00 pm - Rags of Honor1, a veteran non-profit agency located in Chicago, and POW! GYM Chicago will host their 3rd Annual "Jump for Vets" event Sunday, November 7 at the United Ce...
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Lombard Service League makes donation to DuPagePadsNov 04, 2021 11:00 pm - The Lombard Service League recently presented one of its year-end donations to DuPagePads, 601 W. Liberty St. in Wheaton. The $500 donation will help fund DuPagePads' m...
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Mount Prospect couple raises thousands with golf outing to help fight MSNov 03, 2021 11:00 pm - Tony and Sarah Salerno of Mount Prospect have once again put their time, hearts and souls into an effort to fight multiple sclerosis, a nervous system disease that disru...
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Help Jan's Book Angels and Anderson's Bookshops spread love and literacy to children in needNov 03, 2021 11:00 pm - This time of year finds holiday elves hard at work making the season bright, but at Anderson's Bookshops in Naperville and Downers Grove, the hard work is being accompli...