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Naperville Woman’s Club awards over $28,000 to local nonprofits and scholarship recipients

By Judy Walters, Naperville Woman’s Club
May 03, 2024 7:59 pm - The Naperville Woman’s Club held its annual Celebration of Philanthropy and Education on Friday, April 19. Club members honored area nonprofit service organizations and ...
American Red Cross to honor Aurora water department employees as 2024 Heroes

Submitted by American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
May 02, 2024 12:33 am - The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is honoring Daniel Viayra Chavez of Aurora and Josh Elrod of Sandwich as this year’s Lifesaving Rescue Heroes at the organizatio...
SASED names Outdoor Learning Day after longtime educator Rich Laren

Submitted by School Association for Special Education in DuPage County
Apr 18, 2024 2:03 pm - Rich Laren, an exceptional special education teacher, has left an indelible mark on our community throughout his dedicated years at the School Association for Special Edu...
Garfield Farm Museum’s 2024 awards go to Openlands, The Conservation Fund and Rustic Road Farm

By Jerome Johnson, Garfield Farm Museum
Apr 18, 2024 12:32 am - On Saturday, May 4, Garfield Farm Museum will recognize five preservation endeavors at the 33rd awards ceremony with a dinner at the historic Dunham Woods Riding Club in ...
From El Salvador to Aurora: Aurora University president shares journey with Aurora Lions Club

Submitted by Al Benson
Apr 16, 2024 8:42 pm - Aurora University president Susana Rivera-Mills, Ph.D., recently shared her journey as a migrant from El Salvador with Aurora Lions Club members. On April 4, the club wel...
My Sister’s Dress Sale raises over $11,000 for Education to Empowerment scholarship program

By Christina Haggerty, McHenry County College
Apr 08, 2024 12:33 pm - The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation recently teamed up with nonprofit organization My Sister’s Dress to raise funds for scholarships and make prom more affor...
The Literacy Connection names new executive director

By Julie Boettcher, The Literacy Connection
Apr 04, 2024 12:02 pm - The Literacy Connection, a nonprofit based in Elgin, announces Megan Wheless as the organization’s new executive director. Wheless brings over 20 years of educational exp...
Applications now available for the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy Initiative

By Sue Omanson, KidsMatter
Apr 04, 2024 12:19 am - High school sophomores invited to apply KidsMatter recently announced that applications are now open for the junior cohort of the 2024-26 Teen Philanthropy Initiativ...
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association names new foundation board member

By Sherry Manschot, Western DuPage Special Recreation Association
Mar 29, 2024 11:24 pm - The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association recently welcomed Zach Greenberger as a new trustee on the foundation board. As a trustee, he will be joining the 14-me...
Algonquin patient enjoys VIP experience at Bulls practice

Submitted by Advocate Health Care
Mar 31, 2024 8:34 am - Advocate Children’s patient Cole Nelson enjoyed an afternoon he will never forget on Tuesday, March 26, as he joined the Chicago Bulls at the Advocate Center for a private practice experience and VIP tour.

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