Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Bids will be accepted online through Dec. 11.
- GOVERNMENT
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
The Illinois treasurer’s online unclaimed property auction began Dec. 5 and runs through 6 p.m. Dec. 11. “We are auctioning off 15,256 pieces of unclaimed property in the Illinois treasurer’s online unclaimed property auction because the rightful owners have not come forward to claim the items in more than five years,” State Treasurer Dan Rutherford said in a prepared statement. “We have a wide variety of interesting items to sell in this auction. You’ll find anything from coins and antique jewelry to old baseball cards—there’s something that appeals to everyone.” All items for sale have been appraised by an outside vendor. The sale price of each lot must reach at least 75 percent of the appraised value. All of the sales proceeds will be …
Friday, October 28, 2011
Proceeds will benefit student activity groups.
- SCHOOLS
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Friday, October 28, 2011
The second annual Stevenson High School Online Auction will be held from 9 a.m. Oct. 28 through 9 p.m. Nov. 7. The auction by the Stevenson High School Foundation is a collaborative partnership with the Band and Color Guard Parents Organization, Bravo! theater boosters, Choral Guild, National Honor Society, Orchestra Parents Association, Patriot Parent Association, Special Education Community Board and Sports Boosters. Auction proceeds will benefit each of the groups' essential support of student needs and activities. Those interested in bidding can click on the auction banner on Stevenson's homepage during the 10-day event. More than 140 auction items are available, including vacation experiences, sports and concert tickets, dining …
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Sports tickets and vacation packages are among the prizes.
- SCHOOLS
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
The District 214 Community Education Foundation will host an online auction from Nov. 25 to Dec. 5. Run through eBay Giving Works, auction items will include sporting event tickets, romantic getaways, hotel stays, golf packages, and packages to local hotspots in the Chicagoland area. Proceeds will benefit the district's Community Education Foundation programs. "As our economic times continue to be challenging, our online auction really presents a terrific opportunity. It's win-win because folks can name their price on wonderful items and experiences for holiday gifts, while supporting vital community-based programs and services of Community Ed," said Mike Field, director of community education. District 214 Community Education serves more …
