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Baseball fans unite to fight hunger in Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Step Up to the Plate Challenge

Submitted by Northern Illinois Food Bank
May 15, 2026 8:08 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank launches "Step Up to the Plate Challenge," a fundraising competition between Northside and Southside baseball fans running through May 17 during the Crosstown Classic series. Each dollar donated provides $8 worth of groceries for local families facing hunger across 13 counties.
Northern Illinois Food Bank raises $300,000 at 13th annual Fight Hunger Run

By Katie Heraty, Northern Illinois Food Bank
May 13, 2026 5:41 pm - Over 1,600 participants and 100 volunteers gathered at Cantigny Park for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 13th annual Fight Hunger event. Last year, the nonprofit provided 93 million meals. They expect to serve 35,000 additional neighbors in May and June due to SNAP requirement changes.
Candlelight vigil, motorcycle parade for POW/MIA awareness May 23-24

Submitted by Wolf Wordsmithing
May 13, 2026 12:50 pm - Illinois Rolling Thunder chapters will host a candlelight vigil at Fort Sheridan as well as the Rolling Thunder XXXVIII Demonstration Parade for POW/MIA accountability on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, respectively.
College of Lake County names James Beckom as Chief Financial Officer

Submitted by the College of Lake County
May 06, 2026 2:50 pm - College of Lake County has appointed James Beckom as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Business Services and Finance, approved by the CLC Board of Trustees at its April 28 meeting.
Annual prom dress collection drive is big win for area students

Submitted by John Coxon
May 06, 2026 12:00 pm - Zengeler Cleaners’ annual prom dress collection drive was a huge success again this year, helping make prom dreams come true for hundreds of northern Illinois high school women.
AgeGuide to host Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives to elevate voices for older adults and caregivers

Submitted by AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois
Apr 24, 2026 8:15 pm - AgeGuide is hosting Advocacy Breakfast Collaboratives in April and May 2026 to bring together elected officials, aging service providers, and community members to discuss pressing issues facing older adults in Illinois.
College of Lake County Board will appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as Interim President

Submitted by the College of Lake County
Apr 20, 2026 3:08 pm - The College of Lake County Board of Trustees has announced its intent to appoint Dr. Kristen Jones as interim president effective May 1 through Jan. 3, 2027, or until a new president is selected.
Send Your Photos! Help Capture Lake County's Story for America 250

Submitted by Lake County
Apr 20, 2026 2:16 pm - As part of America 250 in Lake County, residents are invited to help tell the county’s story through photos, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the history that defines Lake County.
Independence Grove Concert Series lineup announced

Submitted by the Lake County Forest Preserves
Apr 20, 2026 12:55 pm - Concerts in the Plaza is back at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, where summer nights come with live music and lake views.
U of I Extension hosts programs on ticks and livestock management

By Noel Henke, Illinois Extension
Apr 10, 2026 7:14 pm - The University of Illinois Extension will host two educational programs on May 4 focusing on invasive tick surveillance and small ruminant health management.

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