Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Antioch teen Joseph Hettich earns Eagle Scout honorJun 18, 2026 4:55 pm - Joseph Hettich of Antioch earned Scouting America's highest honor at the Eagle Scout Award June 7. For his community service project, he led 30 volunteers in completely rehabilitating the neglected acre-sized property around the Antioch Scout house.
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Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awards $9.8 million in grants and scholarships in 2025Jun 18, 2026 2:40 pm - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded $9.8 million in grants and scholarships in 2025, including $600,000 in Community Impact Grants to 20 organizations and over $3.4 million in scholarships to 569 students.
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McHenry County Historical Society celebrates women farmers with ‘Ag-HER-Culture’ farm-to-table dinnerJun 17, 2026 9:17 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society is hosting "Ag-HER-Culture," a farm-to-table dinner event on June 27 at Maria's Lavender Farm in Marengo, celebrating women farmers' contributions to local agriculture.
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Mount Prospect Community Band celebrates 50th year with summer concert seriesJun 17, 2026 5:22 pm - The Mount Prospect Community Band will continue its 50th anniversary celebration with a series of summer concerts.
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A lifetime of service earns Glen Ellyn Chamber’s Hometown Hero recognitionJun 17, 2026 5:06 pm - Leroy Boeckelman, a Glen Ellyn resident now living at Beacon Hill senior community in Lombard, received the Scott Willsey Hometown Hero Award from the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce for his community service.
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Grow Wellness Foundation hosting Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden WalkJun 17, 2026 10:20 am - The Grow Wellness Foundation's second annual Petals, Ponds & Pathways Garden Walk takes place June 26-27 in Naperville, featuring six private gardens with landscapes and water features.
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Olympic speed skater to kick off Glen Ellyn’s Fourth of July Freedom FourJun 16, 2026 10:14 pm - The Glen Ellyn Freedom Four is a 4-mile run/walk for ages 5 and up on July 4 at Lake Ellyn Park, featuring a scenic route and welcoming both competitive runners and casual walkers.
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Learn about volunteer opportunities in the suburbsJun 16, 2026 9:05 am - Nonprofit groups from throughout the Chicago area will gather for a volunteer fair on Saturday, June 20.
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Huntley American Legion hosts 10th annual Vet Fest to support veterans programsJun 16, 2026 12:33 am - Huntley American Legion hosts its 10th annual Vet Fest on June 20, featuring live music from The Blooze Brothers, Bucket Number 6, and LP Vinyl, with proceeds supporting veteran organizations.
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Nonprofits hope legislation before Pritzker will speed up payments from stateJun 15, 2026 6:33 pm - Illinois nonprofit organizations providing human services face chronic payment delays from the state, with some waiting months for reimbursement of contracted services. Legislation pending before Gov. JB Pritzker could change that.