Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Miniature horses offer therapeutic benefits for older adultsJun 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Have you ever met a miniature horse? They're not only adorable, but they can offer therapeutic benefits as well. That's why organizations like Mane in Heaven in Barring...
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Inverness church presents donations to inner-city organizationsJun 24, 2018 1:00 am - Holy Family Catholic Community in Inverness gave about $103,000 donated by parishioners to two organizations helping at-risk, inner-city men and youths. Sue Geegen, dire...
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Pizza place takes up mental health cause in Naperville teen's nameJun 24, 2018 1:00 am - When Isaac Pedley was new to Naperville as a 13-year-old and having a difficult time transitioning from his former home in Michigan, a new pizza shop became, as his mom ...
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How a West Dundee cancer patient pays it forwardJun 23, 2018 1:00 am - A cancer patient at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin spearheaded the creation of a fund to help others who are fighting the disease. Lisa Selby, 55, of West Dundee, wa...
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Monarchs thrive in Villa Park's entertainment districtJun 22, 2018 11:00 pm - While Villa Park residents enjoy movies, concerts and Saturday morning children's programs this summer, monarch butterflies are finding a welcoming place to lay their eg...
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Mini Relay For Life gets seniors 'walkering, wheeling' for cancer causeJun 22, 2018 1:00 am - Relay For Life is usually an all-night thing. It's the type of event where participants head to a track somewhere and walk, walk, walk - doing laps for hours in support...
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Culver's of Lombard fundraiser, LifeSource blood drive June 26 to support Glenbard East students injured in bonfire explosionJun 21, 2018 11:00 pm - Culver's of Lombard will partner with LifeSource to host a daylong fundraiser and community blood drive on Tuesday, June 26, to provide support to the families of those ...
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Northwestern Medicine neurosurgeon describes medical mission to India as transformativeJun 21, 2018 11:00 pm - Sheri Dewan, MD, a neurosurgeon from Lake Forest, Ill., experienced the global health crisis firsthand on a recent humanitarian medical mission to southern India. Dr. ...
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Schaumburg recommends tax break for charity's growthJun 21, 2018 1:00 am - Schaumburg trustees have unanimously recommended the Cook County Board's approval of a Class 6B tax incentive for a developer planning a new building for the charity Fee...
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Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council 5K walk to fight hunger SundayJun 21, 2018 1:00 am - The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council is holding a 5K walk Sunday benefit hungry families in the Northwest suburbs. The fifth iWalk will take place at 2:15 p.m., wit...