Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Pastor Julian Spencer named Aurora's African-American Leader of the YearJan 27, 2020 10:00 pm - The City of Aurora's African-American Heritage Advisory Board will host its 16th annual Heritage Scholarship Dinner at the end of February. During the annual crowning ev...
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Barrington couple launches Miles for Smiles running event to help local YMCA familiesJan 27, 2020 10:00 pm - Mike and Kristin Kiss of Barrington like challenges. The two former athletes at Barrington High School set out 10 years ago to run a half-marathon in all 50 states, a go...
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Batavia lawyer named Marklund's volunteer of the yearJan 27, 2020 5:00 am - Officials with Marklund say their volunteers come from all walks of life, and their ages and interests run the gamut. No one personifies that better than Reese Peck of B...
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Marklund's volunteers help staff, residents in making everyday life possibleJan 27, 2020 5:00 am - Marklund's volunteers help staff, residents in making everyday life possible
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Eat chocolate, feel good at Naperville charity Chocolate Walk Feb. 8Jan 26, 2020 6:30 am - There's never a bad time to think about chocolate, especially about all the good it can do. Now, this isn't one of those stories about some study that found eating choc...
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Volo Bog needs volunteersJan 26, 2020 12:00 am - Volunteers are being sought for a variety of duties at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Docents are outgoing self-starters with an inte...
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Gurnee Legion to host all-you-can-eat breakfast for Valentine's DayJan 26, 2020 12:00 am - The Gurnee American Legion Post 771 and Gurnee American Legion Women's Auxiliary Unit 771 will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 9, to celebrate Valentin...
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Northern Kane County Chamber honors Dundee Lions as top nonprofit organizationJan 24, 2020 10:00 pm - The Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce recognized the Dundee Lions Club as the top nonprofit organization in the area for 2019. Melissa Hernandez, chamber preside...
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Orangetheory to raise funds for AustraliaJan 24, 2020 12:00 am - Orangetheory Fitness studios of Illinois announced a statewide Australia Day fundraising effort on Sunday in support of bush fire disaster relief programs. The Orangeth...
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North Suburban YMCA to Honor Retiring CEO at Strong Kids Casino Night FundraiserJan 23, 2020 10:00 pm - The North Suburban YMCA's 14th Annual Ken and Alta Thiel Strong Kids Scholarship Fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, April 17 from 6:00-10:30 p.m. at Chevy Chase Country...