Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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How ACE Awards honor students who’ve overcome challengesMay 16, 2025 5:00 am - Not every student-honors event takes your emotions on a rollercoaster ride, but the ACE Awards breakfast last week hosted by the Tri-Cities Exchange Club did just that.
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$500K project cleans up Geneva Creek, restores GrottoMay 14, 2025 9:58 pm - The historic Geneva Grotto on public land was restored after years of disrepair. Nearby Geneva Creek was also stabilized after erosion, overgrowth and pollution issues. The area is now a peaceful spot for reflection.
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DuPage Forest Preserve District volunteer honored with Governor’s AwardMay 14, 2025 4:02 pm - Bolingbrook resident Bruce Kulik becomes the first Forest Preserve District of DuPage County volunteer to receive prestigious 2025 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award.
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Stories of Local Impact: Don and Dianne Skeet, how one couple’s generosity is making an ongoing differenceMay 14, 2025 3:55 pm - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Dianne and Don Skeet who left a legacy that supports children, families, and nonprofits across DuPage County.
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Hear historic 1698 organ at Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour concert May 18May 14, 2025 1:30 pm - Historic 1698 Harttman/Kurtz pipe organ, the oldest in North America, to be featured in free May 18 concert at Church of the Brethren headquarters in Elgin.
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts spring native plant saleMay 13, 2025 2:41 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County will have native plants, shrubs, trees, vegetables and herbs available during its in-person native plant sale.
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Stop by Dundee Backyard Garden Club’s annual plant sale May 17May 13, 2025 1:27 pm - The Dundee Backyard Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, in Grafelman Park, Fifth and Main Streets in West Dundee. The sale is held rain or shine, no early birds please.
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Elgin YWCA recognizes 2025 Leader Luncheon recipientsMay 13, 2025 12:52 am - The 41st annual YWCA Elgin Leader Luncheon Awards honored women leaders in the community who strive toward empowering women and promoting racial justice.
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Grace Lutheran Church to host spring rummage sale May 16-17May 12, 2025 10:36 pm - Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake is hosting its spring rummage sale May 16-17 with furniture, clothes, jewelry, and more, with many items starting at $1.
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2025 Jeep Gladiator the grand prize in Jeeps on the Run raffleMay 12, 2025 12:08 pm - Ray Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fox Lake is donating a 2025 Jeep Gladiator Sport as the grand prize in this year’s Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run fundraising event.