It was quite a sight as the Marklund's guests, many dressed in Hollywood couture, walked the red carpet with paparazzi impersonators and a Joan Rivers look-alike. More than 500 attendees raised $427,380 for Marklund at the 15th annual Top Hat Ball, ...

Gilbert Fonger is the new chief executive officer and president of Marklund. He began the job for the Geneva-based charity Monday. He replaces Joel Rusco. Fonger, 54, of Gurnee, has been chief development officer at Little City Foundation in Palatin...

A burger and beer at Rookies, The Beehive or Alley 64. The glorious buffet at Sichuan. The atmosphere and good food at Wok ‘n Fire. The sushi at Sushi Yama. And the historic setting of Rox City Grill at the Hotel Baker. I’ll take all of the above — ...

A highlight of Marklund’s annual Top Hat Ball is the presentation of the prestigious “Friend of the Year” award. This year, the honor goes to a family, Gary, Jean and Beth Lederer of St. Charles. Marklund will host its 15th annual black-tie gala,“To...

Blurting out “Yessss!” and pumping a fist, Debra Norton of St. Charles rejoiced in a victory Tuesday afternoon. The tree she crafted for the Geneva History Center's Giving Tree contest had won, for the second year in a row. Next to Norton, Provena G...

While picking up baubles and trinkets on a Third Street holiday shopping jaunt, consider dropping a few bucks at the Geneva History Center's Giving Tree display. The third annual program features Christmas trees decorated by 17 charities and social ...

Participate in a fun holiday activity while showing your support for local social service agencies. The Geneva History Center is once again holding their annual Giving Tree Project. The Giving Tree Project invites local social service agencies to ...

This summer, Wheaton mother-of-four Liz Handler and her neighbors hosted a garage sale to raise money for the Gulf Coast oil cleanup efforts. They put out dozens of high chairs, car seats, Pack ‘N Plays, cribs and children's toys. Some of it sold, b...