Articles filed under Wheeling Township
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With opposition emerging, 708 mental health board supporters press their caseOct 29, 2022 1:00 am - Voters in several suburban townships and one county will decide Nov. 8 whether to authorize a tax increase to fund new community boards empaneled to address local mental...
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Sign up for Wheeling Township's Adopt-A-Family program by Nov. 1Oct 17, 2022 11:00 pm - The magic and joy of the holiday season is just around the corner, and for many families it can be a stressful and financially challenging time. Residents wishing to ma...
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Tough love: FamilyForward's two-year mentorship program helps families get back on their feetSep 08, 2022 6:00 am - Even in the best of times it can be tough to make ends meet. And with rising costs, families that are already struggling to pay rent, buy food or pay for child care are ...
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Why mental health is on the ballot in the suburbs this fallAug 29, 2022 5:30 am - A rise in opioid abuse, the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, an uptick in suicide and recent mass shootings are among the factors that have pushed mental health issues to ...
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Middle schoolers sample Saint Viator values at Service & Song CampJul 07, 2022 6:00 am - Service is one of the core values at Saint Viator High School, and that was on full display recently as its unique Service & Song Camp returned. A total of 50 middle sch...
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Efforts to create mental health boards in Wheeling, Schaumburg townships move forwardJul 07, 2022 5:30 am - Proponents of a referendum to create a community mental health panel known as a 708 board in Wheeling Township submitted signatures Wednesday to get the question on the ...
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Advocates launching campaign to form mental health boards in Schaumburg, Wheeling townshipsJun 23, 2022 5:30 am - No sooner will Tuesday's primary election be over than an informational rally will be held Wednesday, June 29, for an effort to create 708 Community Mental Health Boards...
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Mental health advocates float 708 board for Wheeling TownshipJan 22, 2022 12:00 am - A group of mental health advocates in Wheeling Township is working to create a board that would allocate funds to local agencies providing services for people living wit...
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Help with Home Energy Bills Available Through Wheeling TownshipSep 01, 2021 11:00 pm - Wheeling Township residents who are struggling to afford gas or electric bills can apply now for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) at the Wheeling Towns...
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Community Paint-A-Thon looking for homeowners in need of a handMay 24, 2021 1:00 am - Organizers for the Community Paint-A-Thon are looking for houses and homeowners who could use a helping hand. The 34th annual event, in which volunteers paint single-fa...