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AgeGuide announces retirement of CEO Marla FronczakJun 15, 2026 4:29 pm - AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, recently announced that CEO Marla Fronczak will retire in December 2026, concluding a remarkable career dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, veterans, and communities throughout the region.
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Summer meals campaign gets major boost with matching gift from Naperville businessJun 05, 2026 1:52 pm - Naperville-based john greene Real Estate commits $25,000 matching donation to West Suburban Community Pantry's Summer Meals campaign, doubling donor impact to provide nutritious food for local families struggling with rising grocery costs during summer months.
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DuPage Women’s Club awards scholarships to four Wheaton High seniorsMay 29, 2026 3:24 pm - Four Wheaton High School students received scholarships from DuPage Women's Club at their May 19 spring luncheon at Glendale Lakes Country Club, with two recipients attending the ceremony.
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Step into summer — and celebrate 65 years of service —with the 2026 AID Summer Stroll & RollMay 27, 2026 3:04 pm - The Association for Individual Development will host the annual Summer Stroll & Roll on Sunday, June 14 at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, featuring scenic trail walks, hot dogs, snacks, snow cones, and interactive games with mystery prizes. It takes place five days before AID's 65th anniversary on June 19, celebrating decades of providing services for individuals with developmental, behavioral, and crisis needs across the Chicago suburbs.
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Democratic Women of DuPage County honors Pam Taylor at annual Tinker Harvey BrunchMay 26, 2026 11:33 pm - Democratic Women of DuPage County honored Pam Taylor with the annual Kathryn "Tinker" Harvey Leadership Award, recognizing her dedication to Democratic organizing and behind-the-scenes service in the county.
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Befriend a senior in Kane and DuPage with Little Brothers—Friends of the ElderlyMay 26, 2026 10:19 pm - Little Brothers–Friends of the Elderly is seeking volunteers in DuPage and Kane Counties to provide companionship to adults, 70 or older who are aging alone.
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Students find purpose and community impact at West Suburban Community PantryMay 23, 2026 12:22 am - Local high school students are making significant impacts through volunteer work at West Suburban Community Pantry. Peyton Szydlowski, newly appointed president of the Pantry's Junior Board, has been volunteering since elementary school and emphasizes the importance of helping struggling community members.
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Baseball fans unite to fight hunger in Northern Illinois Food Bank’s Step Up to the Plate ChallengeMay 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.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank raises $300,000 at 13th annual Fight Hunger RunMay 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.
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Marklund honors Wheaton woman’s dedication with Volunteer of the Year awardMay 07, 2026 1:28 pm - Bette Klein, a Wheaton resident, received Marklund's 2025 Volunteer of the Year award for her exceptional dedication to the nonprofit organization that serves children and adults with profound developmental disabilities in Geneva, Elgin and Bloomingdale.