Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Constable: Preparing for Mother's Day by fighting the disease that killed herMay 05, 2018 1:00 am - On the eve of the first Mother's Day since her mom died, Susan Draddy of Hinsdale will spend the night raising money to fight the disease that killed both her parents. "...
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Fundraiser to fight cancer held Saturday at Prospect High SchoolMay 05, 2018 1:00 am - The American Cancer Society North Central Cook County Relay For Life was held Saturday at Prospect High School in Mount Prospect. Relay For Life is a 12-hour family, co...
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Suburban Heroes: Buffalo Grove lung cancer survivor becomes advocateMay 05, 2018 1:00 am - After overcoming the shock of being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer nearly five years ago, Ivy Elkins - an otherwise healthy, nonsmoking woman in her 40s - decided sh...
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Northbrook Court Macy's Partners with YMCA to Fund Summer Camp for Kids in NeedMay 04, 2018 11:00 pm - Macy's at Northbrook Court is partnering with the North Suburban YMCA to give kids a priceless summer camp experience. From Tuesday, May 1 to Sunday, May 22, the Northbr...
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Volunteers fanning out in Barrington to help ALS foundationMay 04, 2018 5:30 am - At least 100 volunteers will be calling attention to ALS and raising money to help find a cure when they hit Barrington streets this weekend. It'll be the Chicago-area k...
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Sprague students raise money to fight diabetesMay 04, 2018 1:00 am - Students at Sprague School in Lincolnshire trekked to a nearby forest preserve - and back to school again - on Friday for charity. Accompanied by teachers and parents, a...
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Community service recognized in Hanvoer TownshipMay 04, 2018 1:00 am - More than 125 people attended the Hanover Township Supervisor's Community Service Award banquet Wednesday, May 2. Patricia Kelly of Bartlett received the top award, the...
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Hillcrest Elementary held its second McTeacher's NightMay 03, 2018 11:00 pm - Hillcrest Elementary held its second McTeacher's Night on a very stormy spring night. The event took place on Wednesday, May 2, at the Elgin McDonald's on Larkin Avenue....
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ECC Foundation fundraiser provides scholarships to women in needMay 03, 2018 1:00 am - News anchor and philanthropist Soledad O'Brien will headline Elgin Community College Foundation's Purses with Purpose giving circle fundraiser, which marks its fifth yea...
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Fermilab hosts Arbor Day planting to create habitat for rare shrub land birdsMay 02, 2018 11:00 pm - At Fermilab and throughout the Chicago Wilderness, shrub land birds are second only to grassland birds in conservation need. While Fermilab is known for its extensive p...