Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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United Fall Fest returns with live music, car show and fireworksSep 10, 2025 11:54 am - The annual United Fall Fest in St. Charles features live music, a car show, food, drinks, and fireworks.This year's festival on Sept. 13 will support Lazarus House, a local charity providing shelter and support services, with a $10,000 grant.
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McNally’s Charity Night to benefit Irish cancer support associationSep 09, 2025 3:57 pm - On Monday, Sept. 29, McNally’s Irish Pub in St. Charles is hosting a Charity Night and Fundraiser in support of the Mayo Cancer Support Association
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KidsMatter to host Volunteer Fair at Naperville’s Fort Hill Activity CenterSep 09, 2025 2:07 pm - Naperville-based KidsMatter will help young people find ways to give back during a free event next week.
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Brat Fest returns to Wheeling on Sept. 20Sep 09, 2025 9:40 am - The Wheeling Helping Hands community group will hold its annual Brat Fest fundraiser Sept. 20.
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Elgin Area Leadership Academy accepting applicants for 2025-26Sep 08, 2025 4:36 pm - The Elgin Area Leadership Academy is now recruiting for its 2025-26 class. The award-winning program aims to educate and empower leaders to engage with local organizations and strengthen the community.
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Pop art inspires Edward Foundation’s 35th annual fundraiserSep 08, 2025 12:28 pm - The Edward Foundation's 35th annual gala, "The Big Gig: Pop!", on Sept. 27 at The Westin in Lombard, is its largest fundraiser of the year, supporting Endeavor Health Edward Hospital programs and services, with proceeds going towards upgrades in oncology, cardiology, and behavioral health services
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‘A very large gap for us to fill’: Pantries struggle to meet surging demand amid federal cuts to food banksSep 06, 2025 1:27 pm - As its member pantries face persistently high demand, the Northern Illinois Food Bank is raising funds through an emergency initiative to help offset federal cuts.
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Family tales: Huntley writer publishes mom’s memoir of Chicago childhood, wartime love storySep 05, 2025 4:28 am - A Huntley man has published his mother’s memoir about growing up in Chicago in the 1920s and 30s and marrying a World War II veteran.
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Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour finale set for Sept. 12 has been canceledSep 04, 2025 3:52 pm - First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elgin recently announced that the grand finale concert for the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour set for Sept. 12 has been canceled. It will be rescheduled soon.
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Irish Classic golf tournament to benefit Mercy Circle senior living communitySep 04, 2025 2:48 pm - Two former Southsiders team up to organize an Irish Classic golf tournament benefiting Mercy Circle. The event includes a hole-in-one contest to win a golf trip to Ireland.