The community is raising money for a McHenry police officer, who is also a firefighter and has served the community for 25 years, as he battles aggressive cancer that has taken a “devastating turn.” The McHenry Police Department said Officer Jim Harris has been a dedicated member of their department for over 20 years with […]
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Over 500 participate in Waukegan’s 26th annual Polar Bear Plunge in Lake Michigan
Officials say Waukegan’s annual Polar Bear Plunge event had over 500 people participating Wednesday morning to benefit individuals with disabilities. The Waukegan Park District and the City of Waukegan partnered to host the 26th Polar Bear Plunge on Wednesday. The event was held at the Waukegan Municipal Beach and helped raise funds for individuals with […]
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Event being held to raise money for sled hockey team of 10-year-old boy paralyzed in Highland Park mass shooting
A community fundraising event is being held Sunday evening for the sled hockey team that 10-year-old Cooper Roberts, who was paralyzed in the Highland Park mass shooting, is a member of. Roberts is a member of the Hornets Sled Hockey team, which consists of children with physical disabilities. “As almost all individuals do, they want […]
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Community raising money for family displaced after pickup truck crashes into house in Antioch
The community is raising money for a family who was displaced from their Antioch home after a pickup truck crashed into it, causing serious damage and sending two to the hospital. The Antioch Fire Department responded around 4:33 p.m. on October 11 to the 300 block of North Avenue in Antioch for a report of […]
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Community raising money for family displaced in fire that killed cat, damaged townhome in Vernon Hills
The community is rallying to raise money for a family who was left homeless after a fire damaged their townhome and killed their pet cat in Vernon Hills. The Countryside Fire Protection District responded around 11:30 a.m. on October 9 to the 200 block of East Court of Shorewood in Vernon Hills for a fire […]
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‘Wonderful friends and neighbors’: Fundraiser started for Fox River Grove family that lost house after fire
The community is raising money for a family of four described as “wonderful friends and neighbors” who lost their Fox River Grove house in a fire Saturday afternoon. The GoFundMe fundraiser was started by family friend Vesela Nikay for the Dombrowski Family. The Fox River Grove Fire Protection District responded around 2:55 p.m. Saturday to […]
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Community raising money for family who lost everything in house fire that killed 2 dogs near Spring Grove
The community is collecting clothes and money for a family who lost everything after one of their dogs started their house on fire, killing both of their dogs, near Spring Grove. The Fox Lake Fire Protection District responded around 5:15 p.m. Sunday to the 28500 block of West Kendall Avenue in unincorporated Spring Grove. The […]
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Family, friends fundraising for non-profit groups in honor of Vernon Hills man killed by wrong-way driver
Family and friends are raising money for several non-profits in honor of a 27-year-old man and fitness coach from Vernon Hills who was killed by a wrong-way driver last week. The Illinois State Police and Chicago Fire Department responded around 4:30 a.m. on July 10 to Interstate 90 at Cumberland Avenue in Chicago for a […]
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‘Devastated and overwhelmed’: Neighbors fundraising for family displaced after Lake Villa home destroyed in fire
Neighbors are raising money for a family who is “devasted and overwhelmed” after they lost everything when their home became engulfed in flames near Lake Villa. The Lake Villa Fire Protection District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:15 p.m. Tuesday to the 39300 block of North Cedar Crest Drive in unincorporated Lake Villa […]