Articles filed under Volunteering
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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...
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Nominations now being accepted for the Outstanding Young Persons of IllinoisNov 23, 2018 10:00 pm - The Illinois Jaycees is currently accepting nominations for 2019 class of The Outstanding Young Persons. Each year, the awards program recognizes up to 10 individuals be...
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Arlington Heights hospice volunteer celebrates lives well-livedNov 22, 2018 5:00 am - Since she began volunteering as a hospice caretaker in 2006, Mary McArthur of Arlington Heights has been there for dozens of patients in their final months and days. Tak...
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Tips for caregivers of people with Alzheimer'sNov 19, 2018 10:00 pm - November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Alzheimer's Association is recognizing and honoring the more than 15 ...
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Round Lake Library to host blood driveNov 16, 2018 12:00 am - The Round Lake Area Public Library is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20. To set up an appointment to give, visit the Red ...
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Barrington duo team up for blood drive, bone marrow registryNov 16, 2018 12:00 am - Although separated by 10 years, Carter Bailey and Max Lewis are on a mission to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation and the National Bone Marrow Regis...