Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Runners' found money fills shelves at St. Charles food pantryNov 25, 2017 12:00 am - They dived into dumpsters for dimes, chipped ice particles off frozen quarters and chased dollar bills for miles across St. Charles and Geneva. Then they gave it all aw...
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Cops coordinate toy donations in Arlington HeightsNov 24, 2017 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Police Department will host its 12th annual Shop With a Cop event at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, followed by its first Toys for Tots Drive-Thru Do...
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Schaumburg library accepts food for finesNov 24, 2017 12:00 am - Schaumburg Township District Library patrons who owe fines can pay them with donations of non-perishable foods from Friday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 31, at all thre...
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St. Edward senior is working on Eagle Scout projectNov 23, 2017 10:00 pm - Luca Corso, a senior at St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin, is working on his Eagle Scout rank. Corso, the son of Vito and Maria Corso, started Cub Scouts...
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Local musician's video part of Harper's #GivingTuesday campaignNov 23, 2017 10:00 pm - Local singer-songwriter Kevin Prchal is channeling his artistry into a worthy cause this holiday season. Prchal, who when not performing on the Chicago-area music scene ...
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2017 Bonfield Express attracts over 6,200 Thanksgiving celebrants to downtown Downers GroveNov 23, 2017 10:00 pm - The chilly morning air couldn't dampen the community spirit in Downers Grove this Thanksgiving as runners and walkers gathered early on the downtown streets and sidewalk...
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Reindeer Run 5K supports charities, historyNov 23, 2017 10:00 pm - The weather outside may be frightful, but the annual Lions Club Reindeer Run will be so delightful. The sixth annual run to bring holiday spirit to the Wheaton communit...
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Welcome Santa at Aurora arts and crafts showNov 23, 2017 10:00 pm - Santa and Mrs. Claus will pose for photos Saturday, Dec. 2, at Fourth Street United Methodist Church, 551 S. Fourth St. in Aurora. The Claus' visit will highlight the ch...
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Enjoy candlelight, dulcimer music at Garfield Farm Museum's 'Candlelight at the Inn'Nov 23, 2017 10:00 pm - Garfield Farm Museum's oldest special event, "Candlelight at the Inn," will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-3, at the Campton Hills inn. For at leas...
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Elmhurst turkey trot makes strides to feed the hungry, despite train blockageNov 23, 2017 12:00 am - There was a time when Thanksgiving was all about family and turkey. Then it became about family and turkey and football. Nowadays it's about family and turkey and footb...