Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Walmart gives more than $22 million to Chicago area charitiesDec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - As part of their mission to use their strengths to make a difference, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announce they have donated more than $22 million in cash and in-...
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Believe Project: $100 for woman helping boyfriend battle rare diseaseDec 18, 2018 4:00 am - Today's recipient of a $100 bill through the Believe Project is Elizabeth Blalock of Arlington Heights. Here is an excerpt of her story: "I am writing to ask you to con...
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Donate clothes in Mundelein to help veterans in needDec 18, 2018 12:00 am - Mundelein officials are collecting clothes and supplies for the nonprofit Midwest Veterans Closet, which provides food, clothing, housing assistance and other basic need...
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Christmas Eve Elf Run will return to downtown GenevaDec 17, 2018 10:00 pm - If your morning run will take you through downtown Geneva on Christmas Eve, you may encounter Santa and his elves, also on the run, passing out gifts to fellow runners a...
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Sons of the Silent Age to perform Bowie's 'Scary Monsters' at Jan. 12 cancer center benefitDec 17, 2018 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Jan. 12, Sons of the Silent Age will perform David Bowie's "Scary Monsters" and other Bowie hits and deep cuts with special guest actor Michael Shannon as L...
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$100 to help woman with cancer and another who supports homelessDec 17, 2018 4:30 am - Today we have two recipients of a $100 bill through the Believe Project. The first is Judy Bowes of Grayslake. Here is an excerpt of her story: "I have a divorced frien...
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Bowl with a Bear in Vernon HillsDec 17, 2018 12:00 am - Join Chicago Bear Adrian Amos for a celebrity bowling night from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Brunswick Zone Hawthorn, 316 Center Drive, Vernon Hills. Tickets are $...
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Mundelein forms historical commissionDec 17, 2018 12:00 am - Mundelein officials have agreed to create a special commission to oversee the local Fort Hill Heritage Museum. A nonprofit group called the Historical Society of the For...
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Volunteer for homeless countDec 17, 2018 12:00 am - Volunteers are sought for the annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count on Jan. 30. Each year, the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless holds the Point-in-Time Homeless Coun...
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Real Time Sports & Former NFL Players Raise Over $8k for Elk Grove Village ResidentDec 16, 2018 10:00 pm - Sunday, Dec. 16, was a big day for Chicago sports fans. The Bears were taking on the Packers to clinch their division, and former NFL players were watching the game at R...