Articles filed under Volunteering
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Constable: Volunteer for 70 years, veteran still waves flag for ScoutsJul 03, 2016 7:15 am - Celebrating his 90th birthday, George “Bob” Jarvis of Grayslake still smiles at the memory of the glorious present he received when he turned 12. “I got a flag for my bi...
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A veteran volunteer proves you're never too old to volunteerJun 30, 2016 11:00 pm - Whether it be Veterans Day, Memorial Day or Flag Day, Myron Petrakis age 94, is front and center when it comes to making sure that those who gave their life in service t...
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Schaumburg host families sought for German visitorsJun 28, 2016 1:00 am - The village of Schaumburg is looking for host families to accommodate five to seven German visitors in late October. A host family will be needed for each visitor. Each ...
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Blood drive in MundeleinJun 28, 2016 1:00 am - The Mundelein Fire Department will host a blood drive Friday at its main station, 1000 N. Midlothian Road. The drive will run from 1 to 7 p.m. Walk-in donations are welc...
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Grayslake firefighters blood driveJun 28, 2016 1:00 am - Grayslake Fire Protection District will host a blood drive Saturday, July 2. In conjunction with LifeSource, the drive will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the headqu...
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Celebrating Aurora Boy Scout troop's centennial, Eagle awardJun 27, 2016 11:00 pm - An Aurora teen received the Boy Scouts' coveted Eagle Scout award during a June 18 centennial celebration by Blackhawk Boy Scout Troop 11 at Wesley United Methodist Chur...
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Rotary Club starts adult scholarship with $200,000 donationJun 27, 2016 11:00 pm - When a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates announced she wanted to donate $100,000 to the organization, the club saw an opportunity to creat...
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Geneva church awarded Volunteer Organization of the Year by Northern Illinois Food BankJun 27, 2016 11:00 pm - The Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva has been honored as "Volunteer Organization of the Year" by Northern Illinois Food Bank. The food bank recognized the church...
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Heroes Like Haley fundraiser helps pediatric cancer patientsJun 27, 2016 11:00 am -
5K run/walk aims to help pediatric cancer patients
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A fight for life compounded by medical billsJun 27, 2016 11:00 am - I am Haley's uncle and watched her grow up to be a fantastic young adult. She was actively involved with helping charities, and one of them happened to be pediatric brai...