Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Math teacher from Lombard works to help Syrian refugees in GreeceDec 16, 2019 5:00 am - Aysha Shedbalkar has been teaching math at West Leyden High School for 18 years. But the Lombard woman's service to others goes far beyond the classroom. She has been v...
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Believe Project: Helping a woman who always helps othersDec 16, 2019 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Julie Felipez of Gurnee. Here is her story ... “Hannah has always had a selfless heart. Last spring, epil...
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Donate coats in Fremont TownshipDec 16, 2019 12:00 am - Fremont Township officials are collecting gently used winter coats for needy people. Coats for boys and adult men especially are needed, but any will be accepted. Donati...
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NorthShore Auxiliary fundraiser benefits mental healthDec 15, 2019 10:00 pm - The Auxiliary of NorthShore University HealthSystem celebrated the 35th anniversary of its signature fundraiser, the American Craft Exposition, by raising more than $570...
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Cambium Networks builds bikes for Toys for Tots Motorcycle ParadeDec 15, 2019 10:00 pm - Employees at Cambium Networks, a wireless networking solutions company in Rolling Meadows, built 50 bicycles and donated them to the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle...
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Sign up to take Super Plunge for Special Olympics IllinoisDec 15, 2019 10:00 pm - The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run invites the public to join the Polar Plunge elite and take the Super Plunge for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. The le...
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Aurora heritage boards provide scholarship opportunities for local studentsDec 15, 2019 10:00 pm - Aurora's heritage boards have provided more than $100,000 in scholarships to college-bound students over the years and are working diligently to build upon that legacy t...
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$100 to help woman living with constant painDec 15, 2019 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Julie Schwartz of Buffalo Grove. Here is her story ... "My sister-in-law is an amazing person. She takes ...
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Schaumburg cops brighten holiday season for deserving kidsDec 15, 2019 12:00 am - Schaumburg police made the season a little brighter for some deserving local kids who joined officers Sunday morning for a holiday shopping spree and festive party. The ...
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$100 to help families get food in VenezuelaDec 14, 2019 4:30 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through our Believe Project is Judy Nicely of Wheaton. Here is her story ... "My family used to live in Venezuela and we continue to sta...