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Palatine organization supports Safe Paws program for abuse survivors and their petsOct 25, 2026 6:27 pm - A Palatine-based group of professional women raised money Sunday to support the pet program of A Safe Place, which assists survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.
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Help Big Hearts of Fox Valley bring Christmas magic to 625 local childrenOct 22, 2026 2:05 pm - Big Hearts of Fox Valley's Holiday Toy Drive runs through Nov. 11, collecting new toys, board games, and teen gifts to supplement Christmas gift bags for 625 financially struggling children in St. Charles Unit District 303.
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Heal Elgin Project offers free medical, dental and vision services Oct. 24-25Oct 21, 2026 1:47 am - The Heal Elgin Project returns for its seventh year on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, offering free dental, vision and medical services at Judson University. The two-day clinic features 40 dental chairs and 6 vision lanes, serving patients on a first-come, first-served basis with no insurance or ID required.
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Alleluia! Lutheran to host Trunk-or-Treat with charitable twistOct 21, 2026 1:26 am - On Oct. 28, Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville will host a community Trunk-or-Treat event, featuring decorated vehicle trunks, carnival games, and treats. It includes service projects creating greeting cards for local seniors and packing shoeboxes with toys and books for Operation Christmas Child.
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Column: ‘Big job … big need’ says new leader of Hesed House homeless shelter in AuroraOct 20, 2026 6:37 am - Mike Bertrand, the newly named executive director of Hesed House, had his eyes set on leading this Aurora homeless shelter as soon as he learned earlier this year the position was available. You could also say his heart was set on that goal.
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Seigle Foundation equips nonprofit leaders with AI skills and toolsOct 16, 2026 2:18 pm - On Sept. 30, Seigle Foundation hosted an AI skills workshop for nonprofit leaders; 85% of grantees had requested training to help their resource-constrained organizations. The foundation also is sponsoring six months of Claude, Anthropic’s AI platform, for every attendee.
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Second annual Makers Market at Aurora Central Catholic seeks vendorsOct 15, 2026 4:24 pm - On Nov. 14, Aurora Central Catholic High School will host its second annual Makers Market, featuring local crafters and vendors selling handmade gifts, home decor, artwork, clothing, and seasonal items.
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Marklund’s 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K set for Oct. 18 in GenevaOct 14, 2026 1:24 pm - Marklund's 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll-Geneva 5K/1M fundraiser takes place Sunday, Oct. 18, in Geneva's South Mill Creek neighborhood.
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New report finds DuPage County’s creative economy generates $8 billion in economic activityOct 13, 2026 5:55 pm - DuPage County's creative economy generates $8 billion in economic activity and supports 38,208 jobs, representing 7.9% of total employment, according to a new assessment by Arts DuPage and DuPage Foundation.
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Why we walk: Breakthrough T1D Walk fundraiser in Lisle making strides toward a cureOct 13, 2026 1:15 pm - There are about 1.5 million Americans living with Type 1 diabetes in Illinois, and that is why it is important to take part in the Sunday, Oct. 18, Breakthrough T1D Walk in Lisle, says Michael Mayberry, Territory Executive Director of Breakthrough T1D Illinois.
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