Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Sign-language Santa visits deaf children in AuroraDec 18, 2019 10:00 pm - A sign-language Santa helped bring Christmas spirit to Aurora deaf and hard-of-hearing students on Thursday, Dec. 12. About 85 students and caregivers were guests at Aur...
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CLC student collects ornaments for hospital patientsDec 18, 2019 5:00 am - On Christmas Eve 2007, Grayslake resident Elizabeth (Lyzzi) Elliott stopped by the hospital to visit her friend's 6-year-old daughter who was battling leukemia. Elliott ...
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Believe Project: Helping a neighbor with 3-year-old son with cancerDec 18, 2019 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Shirley Wagner of Streamwood. Here is her story ... “I would give the $100 to a neighbor whose 3-year-ol...
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Cricket Wireless employees make sandwiches for those in needDec 18, 2019 12:00 am - Cricket Wireless employees broke out the peanut butter and jelly Wednesday to make 150 sandwiches for those in need. Employees in the company's Arlington Heights office ...
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Friends of Clearbrook presents: Mardi Gras Wine and Craft Beer Tasting on Feb. 22 at The Westin Chicago NorthwestDec 17, 2019 10:00 pm - On February 22, 2020, Clearbrook, an organization dedicated to providing innovative services, opportunities, and supports to over 8,000 people impacted by intellectual/d...
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Wheaton police spread holiday cheer during its first Shop with a Cop eventDec 17, 2019 10:00 pm - It's not every day that Wheaton police officers give a full police escort - complete with a parade of vehicles and flashing lights - down Roosevelt Road. But for 11 loca...
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$100 to help mom facing challengesDec 17, 2019 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Rachel Bottcher of Long Grove. Here is her story ... "My best friend from college, Kathy, is a single mom...
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Children, families enjoy 'Shop with a Sheriff' eventDec 16, 2019 10:00 pm - The Kane County Sheriff's Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 14 recently hosted its annual "Shop with a Sheriff" program taking underprivileged children shopping for Christ...
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Wheeling police take kids holiday shopping at Shop With a CopDec 16, 2019 10:00 pm - Wheeling police take kids holiday shopping at annual Shop With a Cop program
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The Guaranteed Rate Foundation Achieves 2019 Goal of Granting $1 Million in a Single YearDec 16, 2019 10:00 pm - CHICAGO, Ill., December 17, 2019 - The Guaranteed Rate Foundation announces that for the first time in its history, it has granted $1 million to individuals across the U...