Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Barrington man's bid for historic Atlantic Ocean swim postponed to WednesdayAug 26, 2019 1:00 am - Rough Atlantic Ocean conditions have delayed Barrington resident Doug McConnell's plan for a historic swim between two iconic Massachusetts islands to raise money for AL...
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'ButterBurgers & Badges' fundraiser Thursday in Lake ZurichAug 26, 2019 1:00 am - Local police officers will provide table service to customers at Culver's in Lake Zurich on Thursday, Aug. 29, as part of the "ButterBurgers & Badges" fundraiser for Spe...
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Land Conservancy kicks off fundraising challenge to raise $15,000 for Wolf Oak WoodsAug 25, 2019 11:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County has announced a campaign to raise funds to make the final mortgage payment on Wolf Oak Wood near Woodstock. Currently, $30,000 re...
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Orthodontic Experts launches 2019 Braces Giveaway Campaign, valued at $75,000Aug 25, 2019 11:00 pm - Orthodontic Experts, a premier orthodontic practice in Mount Prospect, is proud to announce their "2019 Braces Giveaway" campaign. "This year, we will be donating 14 fu...
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Register for charity march in Lake Villa to help veteransAug 25, 2019 1:00 am - Registration is open for the Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation's third annual ruck march on Saturday, Sept. 7. The 22-kilometer walk will start and end...
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Grants from local, national health organizations fund CLC scholarshipsAug 25, 2019 1:00 am - The College of Lake County received a $75,000 grant that will fund at least 34 scholarships for students in health care career fields this year. Each scholarship, courte...
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NeuroBalance Center in Barrington with ninth annual galaAug 25, 2019 1:00 am - Barrington's NeuroBalance Center will hold its ninth annual gala Saturday, Sept. 28. With a theme of the Roaring 1920s, the Gatsby Gang Band will be the featured perform...
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Barrington man ready to swim through Atlantic currents, possibly sharks to help ALS researchAug 24, 2019 1:00 am - Barrington resident Doug McConnell is prepared to navigate through strong currents and possibly sharks for what could be the first Atlantic Ocean swim on a specific rout...
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Shop the 15th Annual Truly Priceless Garage SaleAug 23, 2019 11:00 pm - The very popular 15th Annual Truly Priceless Garage Sale is scheduled from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 303 N. Hickory Ave., in Arlington Heights, only ...
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Mom of slain Des Plaines boy brings 'light from the darkness' with help from famous friendsAug 23, 2019 5:30 am - Patricia Frontain still remembers the moment her grief over her 14-year-old son's slaying turned into something much more powerful. It was about a year after a 22-year-o...