Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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True connections: Arlington Heights teacher builds bonds in and out of the classroomFeb 10, 2026 6:33 am - Arlington Heights second grade teacher Lisa Smorczewski attends her students’ sporting events, recitals and other activities to strengthen bonds outside the classroom.
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Wheaton Garden Club’s annual online plant sale now openFeb 08, 2026 10:44 pm - The Wheaton Garden Club's annual online plant sale has begun, offering professionally grown annuals like geraniums, coleuses, and petunias.
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A smooch from a pooch: Rescue dogs meet pet lovers at kissing booth in Yorktown CenterFeb 07, 2026 3:50 pm - Wet, slobbery kisses were all the rage at the inaugural SAIN Rescue doggie kissing booth Saturday at Yorktown Center in Lombard.
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First-graders make annual volunteer trip to MarklundFeb 06, 2026 10:58 pm - More than 70 first-graders from Grace McWayne School in Batavia arrived at the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva a little tentative about their visit, but left excited to about their experiences, in what one teacher called "the ultimate field trip!"
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Northern Illinois Food Bank sets dates for signature 2026 eventsFeb 06, 2026 10:23 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva unveils its upcoming signature fundraising events for the year. These annual events play a vital role in raising funds and awareness for the organization’s mission to provide nutritious food and resources to neighbors in need.
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Annual Chef’s Culinary Celebration benefits West Suburban Community PantryFeb 06, 2026 9:23 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge will present its popular annual fundraiser, the Chefs’ Culinary Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22, at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
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Oak Brook teens get a voice in park district programmingFeb 06, 2026 4:36 pm - The Oak Brook Park District has formed a teen advisory board called T.E.A.M. Rec to involve teens in shaping future teen programming.
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Roselle garden club offers scholarship for nature-related studiesFeb 06, 2026 2:27 pm - The Roselle Park District Garden Club is offering one $1,000 scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year to a qualifying Roselle resident.
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Sign up for Elgin Knights’ 28th annual Chili for Charity contestFeb 04, 2026 1:40 pm - The Elgin Knights of Columbus Council 654 is hosting its 28th annual Chili for Charity fundraiser on Feb. 28 at St. Thomas More gym in Elgin.
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Stories of Local Impact: Stephen & Tanya Davis, Lighting the wayFeb 04, 2026 12:53 pm - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Stephen and Tanya Davis, a Wheaton couple whose generosity and leadership leave a lasting impact on DuPage County and beyond.