Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Friends of the Batavia Public Library to hold special priced book sale May 11May 02, 2019 11:00 pm - At the Friends of the Batavia Public Library's regular used book sale on Saturday, May 11, there will be two special discounts. For the first special deal, all the paper...
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Immanuel-Batavia students raise $2,400 in 'Sweets for Sudan' fundraiserMay 02, 2019 11:00 pm - Each year, sixth-graders at Batavia's Immanuel Lutheran School walk in the shoes of Nya, the 11-year-old girl from southern Sudan who is featured in the book, "A Long Wa...
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Cubs greats assemble to aid family of slain deputyMay 02, 2019 1:00 am - Ben Zobrist and other Cubs greats helped raise money Thursday evening for the family of fallen McHenry County Deputy Jacob Keltner at an event in Lake in The Hills. Abou...
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Volunteers hitting Barrington streets for Les Turner ALS FoundationMay 02, 2019 1:00 am - Volunteers will hit Barrington streets this weekend in an effort to call attention to ALS and raise money to help find a cure for the disease. At least 50 volunteers in ...
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Mayor's challenge is back for Salute 5K/10K raceMay 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Salute, Inc., a Palatine-based nonprofit that raises funds to help meet the financial, physical and emotional needs of injured military service members, veterans and the...
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City of Elgin to receive YWCA Elgin Corporate AwardMay 01, 2019 11:00 pm - The YWCA Elgin is pleased to announce that the city of Elgin is the recipient of the YWCA Elgin Corporate Award. This award will be presented at the 36th Annual Leader L...
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Symonds-Madison Funeral Home collects 'Stuff the Duffel' donations for foster childrenMay 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Symonds-Madison Funeral Home is serving as an Elgin drop-off location for the "Stuff the Duffel" donation drive benefiting foster children. Donations collected now thro...
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Delnor to host rockathon to benefit dementia caregiversMay 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Volunteers will be rockin' for a good cause at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Monday and Tuesday, May 6 and May 7. For 36 hours straight, participants will be ro...
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Donated vest for police dogMay 01, 2019 1:00 am - A Lake County police dog has received a bullet and stab protective vest donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., authorities said. The body armor given to "Boomer" was a...
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Walk to Cure Arthritis in Libertyville takes place May 18Apr 30, 2019 11:00 pm - More than 500 Chicagoans are supporting the Arthritis Foundation's mission to help people with arthritis live a full life by participating in the 2019 Walk to Cure Arthr...