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Marquette Bank employees participated in a Bake Sale to help raise money during the Marquette Neighborhood Commitment’s Shelter Quarter.
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Marquette Bank Employees Support Local Shelter Organizations Through Volunteer Efforts

Marquette Bank, a locally-owned neighborhood bank, completed fundraising and volunteer activities to support local shelter organizations during January, February and March of 2012. Through the … Read more ›

St Emily Students shopping for baby supplies
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St Emily Students Learn to Give Back

Every year students at Saint Emily School in Mount Prospect participate in an all school Lenten service project. This year’s project was to raise money … Read more ›

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TWENTY FIRST STAR CHAPTER DAR, June 9th Meeting

The Twenty First Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be hosting a Continental Breakfast, Saturday, June 9 … Read more ›

Whatever you want to do, camp has it!
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Why Should I Send My Kids to Summer Camp?

The school year is ending. Summer is almost here. So, you might ask yourself, “Why should I send my kids to camp?” Here are ten … Read more ›

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Openings Available at Oakton Early Childhood Education Centers

Looking for high-quality preschool care? Oakton’s Early Childhood Education Center has limited openings for summer and the 2012-2013 school year. The licensed and accredited ECE … Read more ›

Left to right: WGN’s  Garry Meier; Mary Insprucker, Northwest Regional Director;  Rev. Monsignor Michael M. Boland, President of Catholic Charities; and Trent Bohacz, event chair.
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Catholic Charities Benefit Helps Local Homeless to the Tune of $118,000

The virtual home-based museum at the Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills was once again the site of the Catholic Charities Hearts for Homeless Families “The … Read more ›

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Fire Destroys EVERYTHING…Please Help!

Recently, a friend in our community (A. Keyes), had a house fire. EVERYTHING was destroyed–both of his wheelchairs and all clothes, furnishings, meds, etc. He … Read more ›

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Friends of the Parks Sponsor a Clean-Up Day at Lake Park

The Des Plaines Park District Friends of the Parks volunteer organization is sponsoring the annual Park Clean-Up Day at Lake Park on May 12, beginning … Read more ›

The Kinder House is managed by the Des Plaines History Center, but is on Des Plaines Park District property. (TribLocal file photo)

Kinder House to get free facelift

The exterior of the Kinder House in Des Plaines will get a free makeover this May thanks to a northwest suburban paint shop. CertaPro Painters … Read more ›

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Twenty First Star Chapter NSDAR May 9, 2012, General Meeting

The Twenty First Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a General Meeting on Wednesday, May 9, … Read more ›