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Foundation Serves Up Additional Grants By: Anna Hessel

| April 13, 2022

Foundation Serves Up Additional Grants By Anna Hessel   The Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation has been serving the needs of smaller non-profit artistic organizations for close to 70 years.  This administration supports Chicagoland, as well as the “Low Country” in South Carolina.  In the fall of 2020, they launched “Broadening Narratives”, an initiative to […]

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Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer Distribution in Franklin Park

Face Mask and Hand Sanitizer Distribution in Franklin Park

| April 5, 2022

There was a face mask and hand sanitizer distribution event held at the Franklin Park Police Station here in Franklin Park, IL sponsored by Frank J. Aguilar, Cook County Commisioner.

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27th. Annual Special Needs Ice Skating Competition and Hockey Game

27th. Annual Special Needs Ice Skating Competition and Hockey Game

| June 8, 2020

The 27th. Annual Special Needs Ice Skating Competition and Hockey Game between The Chicago Blackhawks Special Hockey Team and The Wisconsin Timberwolves was held at The Franklin Park Ice Arena. It was a fun filled event for the entire family. The day started off with the annual match-up between The Hornets Sled Hockey Team and […]

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Chamber By O’Hare a Special Presentation to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Chicago

Chamber By O’Hare a Special Presentation to Shriners Children’s Hospital in Chicago

| March 12, 2019

Here is a short video featuring The Chamber by O’Hare and representatives from The Shriners Children’s Hospital in Chicago being presented with a $2000.00 bicycle that was specially made for children with handicaps.  Also, a few photographs that I took while covering the presentation.  This presentation occurred on February 14, 2019 and you can read […]

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Toys for Tots Drive at Firehouse Subs

Toys for Tots Drive at Firehouse Subs

| February 2, 2019

On November 30, 2018 Firehouse Subs, located  at  3124 W. North Ave in Stone Park hosted a kick-off for the Toys for Tots Drive in conjunction with the United States Marine Corps.  Here are a few photos from that event.

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Special Needs Special Times – October, 2012

| October 1, 2012 | 0 Comments

By now you’re probably just about settled into the back-to-school routine, and if your child with special needs is anything like Joey, he or she is likely begging for something fun to do to unwind after a long day or week in the classroom. Watching your kids acquire new knowledge might also have you yearning […]

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Special Needs, Special Times – September 2012

| September 2, 2012 | 0 Comments

As you prepare for the back-to-school frenzy, don’t forget to set aside some time each week to spend with your special needs loved one. Class time, after-school activities and homework don’t have to get in the way of fun. This edition of “Special Needs, Special Times” is devoted to keeping the easy breeziness of summer […]

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