Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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DuPage Health Coalition earns coveted 4-star rating from Charity NavigatorNov 17, 2019 10:00 pm - DuPage Health Coalition's strong financial health and commitment to transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent cha...
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Local artists support Ella's Friends silent auctionNov 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Among the items in a silent auction being held by Ella's Friends at the Ella Johnson Memorial Library in Hampshire are several paintings by renowned local artist Alyce ...
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Jon Callaghan 5K run/walk set for Thanksgiving in GurneeNov 17, 2019 12:00 am - The Jon Callaghan Memorial Turkey Trot 5K run/walk will be held at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, beginning on the 4600 block of Old Grand Avenue in Gurnee. The first...
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High tea in Mount Prospect aids sick childrenNov 17, 2019 12:00 am - High Tea with Mrs. Claus Sunday afternoon at Victoria in the Park in Mount Prospect offered a chance for families to have fun while supporting a great cause, Operation N...
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Donate winter clothes in LincolnshireNov 17, 2019 12:00 am - Lincolnshire police are accepting donations of winter clothes through Friday, Nov. 22. Desired items include new or gently used coats, boots, gloves and hats. Donations...
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Editorial: A message of belief; a message of love and hopeNov 16, 2019 1:00 pm - This editorial is adapted from one first published on Dec. 5, 2015. There is, as plenty of evidence confirms, a darker side of human nature afflicted by hatred, anger an...
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New program helping Palatine students see brighter futureNov 15, 2019 4:30 am - Students in need received complete vision exams and glasses without leaving their Palatine school Thursday through a pilot program funded by a suburban service organizat...
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Naperville store to 'sew locally,' 'help out globally'Nov 15, 2019 12:00 am - A new sewing store in Naperville is putting a twist on the "act global, think local" movement during its opening weekend. BERNINA of Naperville opened Thursday at 27...
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Martial arts studio holding fundraiser for veterans SaturdayNov 15, 2019 12:00 am - DK Fitness Arts Taekwondo is hosting Break-4-Vets, where participants will break hundreds of boards to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. The event will be held from 2...
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Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for police in MundeleinNov 15, 2019 12:00 am - The Mundelein Police Academy Alumni Association will hold its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at police headquarters, 221 North La...