Christie Willhite
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West Suburban Humane Society plans ‘Paint Your Pet’ fundraiserMar 07, 2013 7:28 am - The West Suburban Humane Society’s mission was simpler when it began more than 40 years ago as a way to reconnect lost pets and their loving owners. But over the years, ...
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Junior League tackles issues for youths in needMar 05, 2013 11:35 am - The Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties has a habit of starting projects members don’t intend to finish. More than a habit, really. A mission. But rather than set...
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West Suburban Humane Society plans ‘Paint Your Pet’ fundraiserMar 06, 2013 10:01 am - The West Suburban Humane Society’s mission was simpler when it began more than 40 years ago as a way to reconnect lost pets and their loving owners. But over the years, ...
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We Grow Dreams helps people with disabilities develop job skillsFeb 04, 2013 8:03 am - In classrooms all over DuPage County and beyond, teachers group students with classmates for discussions, assignments and projects. The goal, of course, is to help the c...
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DuPage Community Foundation matches donors with nonprofitsNov 18, 2012 4:22 pm - Usually, “the gift that keeps on giving” is a tongue-in-cheek description of the jelly-of-the-month club membership Aunt Betty gives you for the holidays. But the phrase...
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Youth Outlook supports LGBTQ teensOct 20, 2012 10:00 am - On the national stage, homosexuality is mired in politics and science and religion. The hows and whys are debated right along with the who can and who can’t. But none of...
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Naperville boy's battle with leukemia inspires family to walkOct 22, 2012 6:34 am - Patti Wisniewski lived on a roller coaster for two years as her son, Joseph, battled leukemia. They were locked into the ride when ear infections, bruises and lethargy l...
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Walk to Remember honors babies lost too soonOct 13, 2012 9:50 am - Every expectant parent longs for The Moment — the instant the nurse nestles your tiny newborn into your waiting arms. You touch the baby's soft skin. You marvel at the b...
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Survivors and supporters are Making Strides Against Breast CancerOct 11, 2012 11:14 am - Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect changes to one associated story. Last year, an estimated 288,130 American women began the battle of their lives when the...
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5K helps Lisle school help students with autismOct 08, 2012 11:41 am - In a typical classroom, a teacher might tell her students to take out their notebooks and write a journal entry about their thoughts on a book they've just read. But a ...