Articles filed under Neighbor
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FamilyForward gains new executive directorNov 12, 2024 11:17 am - Arlington Heights based nonprofit FamilyForward has hired Beverly Worthington, MA, CNP, as its new executive director. Worthington will carry on the work of Erica Chianelli, who moved on from the organization in early November.
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Grand Animal Hospital is acquired and rebrands to Hometown Veterinary Partners GurneeNov 12, 2024 11:10 am - Grand Animal Hospital will be rebranded as Hometown Veterinary Partners Gurnee, bringing continuity of care to the Gurnee community.
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Northbrook student takes a stand against food insecurity with Free Mini PantryNov 12, 2024 10:25 am - Seventh grader Nathan Metzl is addressing food insecurity in Northbrook by establishing Legacy Pantry, a Free Mini Pantry in the community.
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Palatine cat rescue hosts “Whiskers & Wishes with Santa” photo eventNov 12, 2024 10:04 am - Barb’s Precious Rescue and Adoption Center, a no-kill shelter for cats in Palatine, will hold its first holiday photo event, "Whiskers & Wishes with Santa," from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15.
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Seeing the whole learner: Fourth-grade teacher pours passion into helping her students growNov 12, 2024 6:30 am - From squid dissection day to providing students with consistency and routines, Forest Glen fourth-grade teacher Jorie Dragas was recently recognized as the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce’s educator of the year for her commitment to her students’ educational growth.
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St. Francis de Sales Parish hosts donation drive to hurricane relief in TampaNov 11, 2024 12:44 pm - On Saturday, Oct. 19, in the parish parking lot, parishioners and students from St. Francis de Sales School and the parish’s religious education program packed up and loaded items for pick-up on a 53-foot tractor-trailer truck.
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How Northern Illinois Food Bank aims to give 50,000 families a holiday mealNov 08, 2024 3:38 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank is marking 25 years of its Holiday Meal Box program, providing 50,000 meal boxes to neighbors facing hunger across 13 counties in rural and suburban Northern Illinois.
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‘A message of hope and optimism’: Children’s Theatre of Elgin to present ‘Annie Jr.’Nov 08, 2024 2:57 pm - Leaping lizards! Children’s Theatre of Elgin is getting ready to perform “Annie Jr.” Friday through Sunday, Nov. 15-17, at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.
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Hampshire sophomore organizes cleanup of cemetery where Revolutionary War veteran liesNov 08, 2024 5:00 am - A Hampshire High School student’s Eagle Scout project involved sprucing up a Campton Township cemetery that holds a Revolutionary War veteran.
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Musician and storyteller to present ‘Miscellany and Mirth of the Midwest’ in Des PlainesNov 07, 2024 4:32 pm - Musician Dave Martin will share his unique blend of history and storytelling at the Des Plaines History Center’s November Coffee Talk, set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14.