Fox Valley briefs
NIU launches new Web site for alums:
Commemorating its golden anniversary this academic year, Northern Illinois University launched a new interactive Web site that allows faculty and alumni to reconnect and share favorite memories. The Web site can be found at niu.edu/clas50. It features a brief history of the college, a calendar of anniversary-related events throughout the year and a directory of alumni allowing former students to reconnect. Visitors also can share stories, photos and videos.
Raffle for Marklund:
Marklund is offering a raffle for a trip to Las Vegas, including round trip airfare for two and a two-night stay at Tuscany Suites and Casino. Tickets are $100 each, and only 100 will be sold. All proceeds benefit the lives of the individuals served by Marklund - infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities. The drawing will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the 3rd Annual Battle of the Bands, which is from from 2 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29, at Marklund Mill Creek, 1S450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. The winner need not be present to win. Call in a credit card order to (630) 593-5484. Visit marklund.org.
Take a Stand for Turning Point:
Crystal Lake-based Star 105.5 will again urge listeners to "Take a Stand for Turning Point" with a 36-hour Radiothon Aug. 28 and 29 to raise funds for the anti-domestic violence agency. The station will begin broadcasting at 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, from Sam's Club in Crystal Lake and will continue through 6 p.m. Aug. 29, directing listeners to come by or call in and make a donation. This will be the fourth year the station has hosted the event. The event, Turning Point's largest annual fundraiser, takes on added importance this year with the agency facing state and federal budget cuts that have already forced cuts in programs and services. Last year, the event raised more than $80,000. Turning Point is accepting advance donations to be announced during the event and seeking corporate sponsors. Interested Donors should call Joe Kvidera at (815) 338-8081.