Articles filed under Volunteering
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Barrington Area Conservation Trust to host woodland clean upJan 14, 2015 12:01 am - The Barrington Area Conservation Trust is hosting a work day on Monday to help restore an oak woodland in Barrington Hills. The woodland is located at the trust's new Fa...
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Mundelein blood drive:Jan 13, 2015 12:01 am - The Mundelein Fire Department is working with LifeSource to host a "special emergency blood drive" on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mundelein Fire Station...
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Chicago Bear delivers pro apparel to Allendale kidsJan 12, 2015 10:00 pm - Imagine the confidence boost of going on your first job interview in a suit given to you by Bears' middle linebacker D.J. Williams. Or lacing up a pair of Brandon Marsha...
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8 named Eagle Scouts in St. Charles ceremonyJan 03, 2015 12:01 am - More than 300 people attended the Convocation of Eagles at the Riverwoods Family Campus in St. Charles Saturday, which recognized the achievements and service of eight n...
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How to help your suburban neighbors in needJan 01, 2015 6:30 am - People feel charitable during the holidays and want to do kind deeds. They just aren't always sure how. Donating money helps, but so does donating time. Charitable organ...
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Elgin firefighter - ahem, Santa - surprises kids at Advocate ShermanDec 25, 2014 12:01 am - Santa arrived at Advocate Sherman Hospital on Christmas Day - but he didn't bring a sleigh or any reindeer, and he didn't enter by chimney. Instead, Santa - actually Joh...
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Suburban volunteers reunite dogs with returning soldiersDec 24, 2014 6:30 am - Garrett Rogers liked the runt. Anastasia, as the Navy petty officer second class would call her, was a “tiny, little ball of fur,” an Afghan shepherd puppy and a comfort...
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Waukegan blood driveDec 23, 2014 12:01 am - The Waukegan Public Library is hosting a blood drive Tuesday, Dec. 30, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Bradbury Room at the library at 128 North County St., Waukegan. The...
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Open house for volunteers in Lake CountyDec 23, 2014 12:01 am - The Lake County Forest Preserve District will hold an open house for interested volunteers Jan. 7. The gathering will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the district office, 189...
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Cookie care packages sweeten holidays for militaryDec 22, 2014 12:01 am - In 2004, Diane and Roger Ahrens started "Operation Sweettooth" to sweetly let U.S. military men and women know the country has not forgotten them or their sacrifices. Te...