Articles filed under Volunteering
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From junior high to seniors, Schaumburg honors village’s top volunteersApr 23, 2024 9:13 pm - Tuesday’s winners of Schaumburg’s annual Volunteer of the Year Awards demonstrated that giving back to one’s community can be meaningful and effective at any age. Meanwhi...
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Good News Sunday: Palatine honors basketball team for 4th place finish at stateApr 21, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about the Palatine village council honoring the Pirates basketball team, a DuPage County CROP Walk marking its 40th year, and United Airlines employees upcycling unused toiletry items to donate to migrants.
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SASED names Outdoor Learning Day after longtime educator Rich LarenApr 18, 2024 12:36 pm - Rich Laren, an exceptional special education teacher, has left an indelible mark on our community throughout his dedicated years at the School Association for Special Edu...
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Aurora Lions offer free kids' vision exams April 20Apr 16, 2024 10:31 pm - Free vision exams for children from 6 months old to age 16 will be offered from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20. A clinic by Aurora Noon Lions Club will take place ...
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Erik Longo builds replica Viking shields for Geneva longship, becomes the 203rd Eagle Scout for Troop 11Apr 16, 2024 9:22 pm - Erik A. Longo recently became the 203rd Eagle Scout for Blackhawk Troop 11, part of the St. Charles-based BSA Three Fires Council. The Aurora teen was awarded the highest...
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Celebrating the earth: Aurora church women focus on climate changeApr 16, 2024 6:29 pm - Focusing on climate change, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated United Women in Faith Sunday on April 14. Morning worship was conducted by members of Wesl...
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Gifford Park Association mobilizing community for April 20 Neighborhood Spring Cleanup EventApr 15, 2024 10:17 pm - The Gifford Park Association will host its Neighborhood Spring Cleanup event on Saturday, April 20, starting at 9:30 a.m. This family friendly initiative aims to bring ...
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New ecosystem restoration group for young people to host May workdaysApr 15, 2024 8:25 pm - It’s the “Year of the Peregrine,” according to the Chicago Ornithological Society, which is marking the 25th anniversary of the peregrine falcon being voted in as the off...
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Baby goats visit with Marklund residentsApr 12, 2024 7:34 pm - Marklund residents had some furry volunteers this week that attracted a ton of attention. Rustic Road Farm of Elburn brought six of their 42 baby goats to visit residen...
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Eggo and Jewel-Osco give time, waffles to fight food insecurity in Northern IllinoisApr 11, 2024 8:21 pm - Eggo donates 180,000 waffles to Northern Illinois Food Bank According to Feeding America, 1 in 11 Illinoisans are facing hunger. That’s why Eggo, a Kellanova brand,...