Articles filed under Kenilworth
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Foster Care Awareness Month is more urgent than everMay 1, 2020 9:01 PM - "These are challenging times and we've all been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. But children, like other vulnerable populations, are disproportionally affected," explained Mike Bertrand, president and CEO of Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois. "With the arising of May, which is Foster Care Awareness Month, this is the perfect time to 'Foster Hope, Foster Love, Foster a Child' as we raise awareness that foster children and their birth families need support now more than ever."
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American Heart Association collecting red baby hats for Little Hats, Big Hearts programOct 11, 2019 6:51 PM - The American Heart Association is kicking off this year's "Little Hats, Big Hearts" campaign by collecting knitted or crocheted red baby hats.
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NSSRA to celebrate the season's successes at Summer BashAug 8, 2019 12:31 PM - Anticipated all summer, Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association's (NSSRA) end-of-summer bash is just a few days away.
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Suburbs' contribution to state revenue would increase under graduated taxMay 27, 2019 7:02 AM - Chicago and the suburbs contribute three-quarters of all income tax revenue collected by the state, and that would increase under a proposed graduated tax.
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Public health agencies join in 'Break Up With Salt' campaignFeb 28, 2018 5:42 PM - As part of Illinois Sodium Reduction Week, March 12-18, public health agencies across the state are joining forces with the American Heart Association to raise awareness of the importance of lowering sodium in your diet with the "Break Up With Salt" campaign.
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League of Women Voters of Illinois to host 'Bridging Divides' Feb. 10Jan 24, 2018 7:39 PM - The League of Women Voters of Illinois will hold its 2018 Issues Briefing "Bridging Divides: Cultivating Common Ground for Action" from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Conference Chicago at University Center, 525 S. State St., Chicago.
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ChildServ receives $69,240 in holiday donations for children at riskJan 10, 2018 10:58 AM - ChildServ, a nonprofit dedicated to building better lives for children, received donations totaling $69,240 for its annual Holiday Gift Drive, providing toys, books and clothes to more than 1,100 children in its care.
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Kenilworth OKs alcohol sales 84 years after Prohibition
Mar 28, 2017 9:19 AM - The Chicago suburb of Kenilworth is allowing liquor sales after more than eight decades
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Democrat Chris Kennedy to run for governor in 2018
Feb 8, 2017 10:31 AM - Democratic businessman Chris Kennedy said Wednesday he will run for Illinois governor in 2018, bringing the instant name recognition of his family's political legacy to what will likely be a sharply contested race to unseat Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner. In an email and video sent to supporters, Kennedy, 53, said he's running because Illinois is heading "in the wrong direction."
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Celebrate Canned Food Month with Northern Illinois Food BankFeb 4, 2016 4:44 PM - February is Canned Food Month, and Northern Illinois Food Bank is celebrating the occasion by highlighting this enduring staple in the quest to solve hunger. "We're grateful for every canned food donation that comes through our doors," said president and CEO Julie Yurko. "While many of us take the convenience of canned foods for granted, they can be essential for hungry neighbors who either don't have access to refrigeration or are struggling to acquire fresh alternatives."
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