Articles filed under Volunteering
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Aurora couple shows joy of giving back, volunteeringDec 05, 2018 10:00 pm - For Jen and Mike Reemts, the reaction is the reward. It's not necessarily being the first couple named as the Fox Valley United Way's Volunteer of the Year. It's knowing...
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Veterans honored, treated at Frost Junior HighDec 04, 2018 12:00 am - Last Thursday, veterans of the Schaumburg/Hoffman community walked past a wall of red, white, and blue remembrance - photos of their days of military service alongside p...
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Help brighten the holidays for six local families in needDec 03, 2018 10:00 pm - Batavia High School and Aurora University graduate Jackie Rakers is about to make the holidays extra special for six families in Batavia. For the second year in a row, s...
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Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce honors community volunteersDec 02, 2018 10:00 pm - Individuals who make a difference in their communities were recently honored by the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce during a special dinner at Randall Oaks Golf...
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Montini senior Andrew Ernat earns Eagle Scout rankDec 02, 2018 10:00 pm - What makes an Eagle Scout? Well, first of all you need to have a 11-year-old boy who is full of curiosity and enthusiasm. You add large cups of camping, fellowship with ...
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'I think my husband sent them': Kildeer widow thankful for volunteers' help after stormNov 30, 2018 12:00 am - It wasn't a dramatic emergency rescue but rather unsolicited volunteer help that was a bright spot during a dark time this week for a recently widowed Kildeer woman. "I ...
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North Aurora Mothers Club hosts annual Operation ChristmasNov 27, 2018 10:00 pm - The North Aurora Mothers Club, a local nonprofit made up of about 60 women in the North Aurora area, is celebrating its 21st year. As part of the club's "Operation Chris...
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Des Plaines volunteers bring Thanksgiving to needy, elderlyNov 27, 2018 10:00 pm - Des Plaines Community Foundation, local businesses serve Thanksgiving meals to needy, elderly
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Elgin woman goes from survivor to warrior against cancerNov 27, 2018 10:00 pm - After losing both her parents to cancer and being a breast cancer survivor herself, Jennifer Fox has dedicated her time to helping others afflicted by this disease. The ...
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Pianist tries to 'humanize' hospital experienceNov 26, 2018 10:00 pm - Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva has a nice, light-filled two-story lobby at its main entrance. But the space, with one wall lit up, is pretty imposing, a...