Articles filed under Volunteering
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Honor Flight Chicago volunteer makes 20th trip with veterans to Washington, D.C.Aug 30, 2021 11:00 pm - On Aug. 18, Dan Harrington was back to doing one of the things he loves best. The vice president of senior living for Lexington Squares Lombard and Elmhurst has been a v...
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Lombard to host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and We Remember Blood DriveAug 29, 2021 11:00 pm - In honor of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, the Village of Lombard invites residents to join a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Dedication on Saturday, Sept. 11. The cere...
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Good News Sunday: Artist who started out with memorable snow sculptures tries new medium - strawAug 29, 2021 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: As a scrawny Wisconsin kid from the Nort...
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Retired Bloomingdale police officer awarded Geogene Geils Woman of the YearAug 26, 2021 11:00 pm - At the Best of Bloomingdale awards dinner Aug. 26, the Bloomingdale Area Women in Business recognized retired Bloomingdale Police Officer Dawn Odoi by awarding her the ...
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Palatine's Second City Canine Rescue hopes to score a touchdown with Tailgate for Tails fundraiserAug 26, 2021 6:00 am - Football and fundraising make a winning combination during Second City Canine Rescue's Tailgate for Tails event. Bear down and help some pooches Sunday, Sept. 19, at Dur...
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Illinois youth leaders become global changemakersAug 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Members of the Illinois 4-H Youth Science Ambassador Team created and presented a youth-led presentation focused on the causes of climate change, the science of the carb...
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'One of the most impactful things we've done': Elgin Rotary planting 100 oak trees in forest preserveAug 23, 2021 5:30 am - There's general agreement in the scientific community that planting trees can help reverse the effects of global climate change. How many trees? Oh, anywhere from 1 tri...
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With surge in abuse cases, CASA Kane County sees critical need for volunteersAug 22, 2021 11:00 pm - With children back in school, area teachers are faced not only with teaching, but with watching for signs of potential abuse or neglect in their students. Teachers are ...
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The orange vests are returning for Kiwanis Peanut Days in St. CharlesAug 22, 2021 11:00 pm - The orange vests are back! After two years, due to the pandemic, St. Charles Kiwanians will once again be requesting donations for their annual Peanut Days fundraiser at...
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Good News Sunday: Chicago-area time capsule allows kids to share pandemic experiencesAug 22, 2021 7:30 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: The contents of a single cylindrical can...