Articles filed under Volunteering
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Wheaton Community Relations Commission taking nominations for 2024 Good Citizens AwardsFeb 13, 2024 1:02 pm - The community relations commission is seeking nominations for individuals for the City of Wheaton’s 2024 Good Citizens Awards now through Sunday, March 31. The categorie...
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Good News Sunday: Batavia High’s Jim Nazos enjoying opportunity to coach son NateFeb 11, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we look at a father coaching his son in basketball, how forest preserve volunteers help keep trails safe, and a longtime Wheeling volunteer honored by the village.
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Calling all fairy godmothers to the Women's Leadership Circle eventFeb 07, 2024 4:23 pm - Join the Elgin Area Chamber’s Women's Leadership Circle to volunteer as a Fairy Godmother getting ready for the YWCA Elgin's “Cinderella's Closet” event. This heartwarmi...
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After a year of challenges, BSA Troop 34 celebrated three new Eagle Scouts in 2023Feb 07, 2024 12:00 pm - In the summer of 2022, BSA Troop 34 in Wheaton learned they would lose their charter as the Joliet Diocese was no longer chartering youth organizations with overnight events. VFW Post 2164 in Wheaton would step in as their new chartering organization,and by 2023, the troop would add three new Eagle Scouts.
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Realtor Sheena Baker, other leaders to be feted at Aurora’s 18th annual Heritage DinnerFeb 06, 2024 8:24 pm - The Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board will host its 18th annual Heritage Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at The Matrix Club, 808 S. Route 59 in Naperville...
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Aurora Lions Club offers free kids' vision exams Feb. 17Feb 06, 2024 7:37 pm - On Saturday, Feb. 17, Aurora Lions Club will offer free vision exams for children ages 6 months to 16 years old. The free clinic will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. a...
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Along for the ride: Trail volunteers keep forest preserves safeFeb 05, 2024 11:22 am - If boosting your fitness, altruism or connection with nature is your 2024 resolution, you’re in luck. Trail volunteers biking in Cook, DuPage, Kane and McHenry counties, can nail all three.
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YWCA Elgin seeks 2024 Leader Luncheon Award nomineesJan 31, 2024 6:47 pm - The YWCA Elgin will host its 40th annual Leader Luncheon on Thursday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Seville in Streamwood. The luncheon is supported by title spo...
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Good News Sunday: 100-year-old Suburban Ghost Army vet to receive Congressional Gold MedalJan 28, 2024 5:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published by the Daily Herald during the previous week: Hoffman Estates resident ...
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Batavia United Way asking for valentines for seniorsJan 26, 2024 11:55 pm - The Batavia United Way is seeking the community’s help in creating handmade valentines cards to present to senior citizens residing in assisted living, rehabilitation, an...