Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Family of slain Naperville teacher organizes 40-mile walk, fundraiser for violent crime victimsMay 07, 2019 5:30 am - Whether it's accomplishing a personal goal or setting up a scholarship fund, Bruce Wild has set out every year to honor the memory of his son. The 2012 stabbing death of...
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City buys building to relocate Self-Help Closet and Pantry of Des PlainesMay 07, 2019 1:00 am - The Self-Help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines will be changing locations to help it provide more services to residents in a larger building. The city council agreed Mo...
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Naperville garage sale to benefit area charitiesMay 06, 2019 11:00 pm - Naperville-area bargain hunters will be in for a treat early next month at the 22nd annual MEGA Garage Sale at the Celebration Community Life Center, 919 S. Washington S...
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Mother and daughter duo: Keeping education grants in the familyMay 06, 2019 11:00 pm - The spark of mutual love and admiration is evident between the mother/daughter duo of Catherine Prange and Betsy Prange as soon as you see them together. Both are recip...
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Alexian Brothers ball benefits behavioral health care missionMay 04, 2019 1:00 am - Instilling hope, one life at a time. Those were the buzzwords driving Saturday night's Alexian Brothers Ball de Fleur, as it raised money - and awareness - for behaviora...
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Everyday heroes to be honored in new Round Lake Beach parkMay 04, 2019 1:00 am - In a grassy area near the Round Lake Beach police station, a maple tree has been planted as a focal point of a planned community spot to honor local heroes. Heroes Grove...
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Fox Trot participants race ahead of the spring snowstormMay 03, 2019 11:00 pm - On April 27, the Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation hosted the 19th annual Fox Trot 5K & 10K and kids runs at the Batavia Riverwalk. Nearly 200 runners and walkers enjoye...
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Arlington Heights mayor reissues challenge to raise funds for vetsMay 03, 2019 1:00 am - Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes and a local business have issued a special challenge to raise funds for a veterans organization this Memorial Day weekend. Hayes for th...
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Antioch church volunteers giving back with SharefestMay 03, 2019 1:00 am - NorthBridge Church in Antioch kicked off its spring Sharefest event Friday with volunteers working on projects in the village. A half-dozen workers gathered at Gage Brot...
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Foundation agrees to help fund new initiatives at Barrington District 220May 03, 2019 1:00 am - A private foundation supporting Barrington Area Unit District 220 has agreed to help fund a proposed outdoor education initiative and expansion of an entrepreneurship pr...