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Five fascinating and true stories about grandmas, grandpas, uncles and childhood memories

Submitted by Donna Lubow
Apr 08, 2026 12:49 pm - Short Story Theatre presents an evening of five warm, wise and heartfelt true stories with unexpected twists that celebrate the power of family.
SamaraCare hosts ‘Imagine Stronger’ breakfast benefit for mental health fund

Submitted by Deborah Newman
Mar 24, 2026 4:48 pm - Nonprofit mental health provider SamaraCare will host the annual “Imagine Stronger” breakfast benefit at Elements on Water Street in Naperville on Friday, May 8. It raises essential funds to ensure under-resourced women and children have affordable access to mental health counseling, autism, and psychiatric services when they need them most.
Rotary International headquarters receives fourth LEED Gold certification for environmental sustainability

By Stephanie Graff, Rotary International
Mar 06, 2026 5:29 pm - One Rotary Center — the Evanston-based world headquarters of global membership organization Rotary International -- was LEED Gold recertified by the U.S. Green Building Council in late 2025.
Cold weather doesn’t stop Evanston man from his 93rd blood donation

By Ann Sterling, Vitalant
Jan 23, 2026 5:50 pm - When temperatures plunged to negative 7 degrees, many people chose to stay home. James Hertel chose to donate blood — for the 93rd time.
Endeavor Health awards $8.1M to help partners meet increasing need

By Keith Hartenberger, Endeavor Health
Jan 19, 2026 10:15 am - Endeavor Health in Evanston recently announced $8.1 million in Community Investment Fund (CIF) awards, including nine Capacity Builder awards to local organizations and partnerships in the Chicago area.
Jeff Curran Invitational 2: The Ascension brings bold athleticism to McHenry Jan. 10

Submitted by Wolf Wordsmithing
Dec 10, 2025 11:36 am - Building on the success of his first invitational — JCI 1: The Inception — Sept. 6 at the MAC Sports Center in Crystal Lake, Jeff “Big Frog” Curran is gearing up to host JCI 2: The Ascension Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at The Vixen, 1208 N. Green St., McHenry.
Catholic Cemeteries to host outdoor rosary and prayer services on Nov. 2

Submitted by Catholic Cemeteries
Oct 27, 2025 12:13 pm - Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Chicago will host Cemetery Sunday outdoor rosary and prayer services at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, in observance of All Saints’ Day, which is Nov. 1, and All Souls’ Day, which is Nov. 2.
Veteran artists, performers and writers invited to enter annual Lovell Federal Health Center Veterans Creative Arts Festival

Submitted by Jayna Legg
Sep 10, 2025 2:36 pm - The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center is seeking submissions for its 2025 Veterans Creative Arts Festival. The festival highlights the artwork, creative writing and musical talents of area veterans.
Niko Kapetan of Friko curates local indie rock lineup for Santa for a Day benefit at SPACE

Submitted by Jenny Kustra-Quinn
Jun 09, 2025 6:05 pm - Rising indie star Niko Kapetan brings fellow Chicago musicians Jason Narducy, Neptune's Core, and Chaepter together for the Santa for a Day charity's Christmas in July benefit concert in Evanston on July 10.
SamaraCare breakfast raises funds, awareness for women’s mental health care

Submitted by SamaraCare
May 21, 2025 12:01 am - Nearly 200 attended the SamaraCare Women in Touch Breakfast to support mental health care fee subsidies for women and children.

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