Articles filed under Volunteering
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3 McHenry Co. 4-H members win awards, scholarship in statewide programDec 05, 2019 10:00 pm - Three teenage members of the McHenry County 4-H program recently won awards (one also won a scholarship), which they received in a ceremony downstate in Champaign, Ill. ...
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After 20 years, Elgin Boys & Girls Club board member still 'all about the kids'Dec 04, 2019 5:00 am - After 20 years of volunteering on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin, and for the last six or so years as president of the statewide club organization, Tim Will...
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The cost of freedom: Daughters of the American Revolution honor local patriotsNov 28, 2019 5:00 am - The Daughters of the American Revolution - made up of those who can trace their lineage to early Americans who contributed to the Revolutionary War effort - once had the...
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Give the gift of your time: Finding holiday volunteer opportunities in suburbs is easyNov 28, 2019 4:30 am - Though many nonprofits and charitable organizations have a year-round need for volunteers, there's no better or easier time than the holidays for people looking for oppo...
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Former suburban neuroscientist helps fellow South Asians navigate retirementNov 28, 2019 4:22 am - After working nearly 35 years as a neuroscientist, Talat Khan faced the biggest challenge of her life: navigating retirement. "I didn't have any clue. I was a scientist ...
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Warrenville Boy Scout awarded highest rank in ScoutingNov 25, 2019 10:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 575 has awarded the Eagle rank, Scouting's highest rank, to Jonathan Willcutt of Warrenville. He is the 55th scout from the troop to be awarded this rank...
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Elk Grove students pack 29,808 meals in 90 minutesNov 22, 2019 12:00 am - Officially, 81 children's lives were changed Friday when students from Adolph Link Elementary School in Elk Grove Village packed meals for Feed My Starving Children in S...
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#OptOutside at GreenFriday Restoration Day Nov. 29 with McHenry County Conservation DistrictNov 20, 2019 10:00 pm - The day after Thanksgiving may be a popular day for shoppers, but it's an even better day for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. On Friday, Nov. 29, McHenry County ...
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Rolling Meadows football team's food drive for Faith Community Homes a successNov 20, 2019 5:00 am - Rolling Meadows football team's food drive for Faith Community Homes a success
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5-year-old helps Feed My Starving Children in SchaumburgNov 19, 2019 10:00 pm - The prospect of being able to pack food for hungry kids at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg when he turned 5 years old wasn't enough for Jonas Fike of Crystal Lak...