Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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School's out, but Barrington's Blessings in a Backpack goes onApr 30, 2020 1:00 am - In an otherwise empty cafeteria at Barrington High School, Lauren Delehoy and her team spent Wednesday tirelessly preparing bags of food. Though schools are closed due t...
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McHenry resident helps to feed staff at McHenry's Northwestern HospitalApr 29, 2020 11:00 pm - McHenry resident Karen Murphy obtained 500 donated lunches (that's 100 lunches on five separate days consisting of sandwich, chips, salad, fruit, water and cookies each...
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Warrenville Girl Scout Troop donates cookies to healthcare workersApr 29, 2020 11:00 pm - Despite the cancellation of door-to-door sales and cookie booths due to COVID-19, 96 boxes of Girl Scout cookies recently made their way into the hands of area healthcar...
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Midwestern University allocates 100% of CARES Act funds to studentsApr 29, 2020 11:00 pm - In response to the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Midwestern University will earmark 100% of an estimated $2.25 million in relief funds apportioned t...
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Lake County's 211 system now connecting volunteers with organizationsApr 29, 2020 5:23 am - Editor's note: This version corrects the spelling of Michelle Mittler Crombie's name. In September, United Way Lake County launched the 211 service to connect peop...
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Mundelein company says 'thank you' to health care workers with 500 pizzasApr 29, 2020 1:00 am - Employees at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville enjoyed a big thank you in the form of 500 pizzas. Utopia Global Inc., a Mundelein-based data software and s...
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See Arts in Bartlett Spring Gala streamed today on Facebook LiveApr 28, 2020 11:00 pm - When it became apparent that the third annual Spring Gala could not be held at a banquet hall as planned due to COVID-19, Arts in Bartlett decided the show must go on. ...
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Altrusa Club of Elgin has been caring for the community for over 60 yearsApr 28, 2020 11:00 pm - Caring about its community since 1946, Altrusa International of Elgin, IL, Inc. has made a significant impact on assessing and addressing the vital needs of the Elgin ar...
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Aurora Methodists donate breakfast to Naperville hospital workersApr 28, 2020 11:00 pm - Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora donated breakfast foods Tuesday, April 21, to health care workers at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Sara Williams, minist...
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Baird & Warner supports healthcare heroes at Edward HospitalApr 28, 2020 11:00 pm - Across the Chicago area, Baird & Warner agents are stepping up to help their communities. Baird & Warner - Naperville agents have been showing their support for local h...