Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Lisle's Villa St. Benedict donates 90 meals and $2,600 to DuPagePADS Emergency Housing FundFeb 08, 2021 10:00 pm - On Feb. 4, the Villa St. Benedict Chef's and Culinary Team prepared 90 delicious meals of BBQ Beef, mac-n-cheese, vegetables and cookie for the residents in the Emergenc...
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Online fundraiser established for mother of Island Lake girl killed in suspected murder-suicideFeb 08, 2021 12:00 am - Hundreds of donors have contributed more than $45,000 to an online fund to assist the mother of a 9-year-old Island Lake girl killed by her father last week in an appare...
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Bird-watchers of all ages needed for Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 12-15Feb 07, 2021 10:00 pm - Join Cosley Zoo staff, volunteers and Junior Zookeepers in participating in the 24th annual Great Backyard Bird Count on Friday, Feb. 12 through Monday, Feb. 15. The ann...
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The Save Abandoned Babies Foundation disappointed to learn of an abandoned baby in GlenviewFeb 07, 2021 10:00 pm - After learning about a baby abandoned in Glenview Jan. 11, the Save Abandoned Babies Foundation wants to express their sadness and remind everyone that an unharmed baby ...
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Northern Kane County Chamber recognizes inspiring community businessesFeb 07, 2021 10:00 pm - The Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce recently announced the recipients of its 2020 Awards of Excellence. The individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations ...
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Funeral for five Des Plaines fire victims to be at Shrine of Our Lady of GuadalupeFeb 06, 2021 12:00 am - This story has been updated to state that the fire occurred Jan. 27. A funeral for the Des Plaines mother and her four young daughters who were killed in a Jan. 27 ...
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Huntley church to host Open Your Hearts, Fill the Carts food drive Feb. 20Feb 05, 2021 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Feb. 20, Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley will hold an "Open Your Hearts, Fill the Carts" drive-through food drive to benefit the Grafton ...
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COD Foundation hosts Kahlo virtual galaFeb 05, 2021 12:00 am - The College of DuPage Foundation is hosting a virtual gala called "For the Love of Frida: Bringing it Home" at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 20. It's in support of the upcoming...
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Anderson's 'For the Love of Animals' online auction begins Feb. 6Feb 04, 2021 10:00 pm - Anderson Animal Shelter and Fox Valley Wildlife Center are hosting a silent auction, "For the Love of Animals." One of Anderson Humane's biggest and most important fundr...
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Constable: Pandemic adds a twist for 'Dancing with the Barrington Stars'Feb 04, 2021 4:33 am - Last February's "Dancing with the Barrington Stars" featured professional dancers paired with amateurs competing live before a packed auditorium of 400 people, raising a...