Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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PADS of Elgin to host annual Home Run 5K run/walkMar 11, 2025 12:10 am - Sign up soon for PADS of Elgin's Home Run 5K set for Saturday, April 26. It is designed to raise funds and awareness for local shelter and support services.
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St. Baldrick’s event in Streamwood raises money to fight childhood cancersMar 09, 2025 4:17 pm - Streamwood Fire Department Local 3022 put a fresh twist on the traditional St. Baldrick’s fundraiser Sunday, offering hair extensions along the usual head shavings to raise money for the fight against childhood cancers.
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TLC and American Farmland Trust to host Learning Circles on March 11 and April 3Mar 07, 2025 3:36 pm - The first Learning Circle on March 11 will cover farmland succession planning, with guest speaker Angie Doucette from American Farmland Trust.
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Schaumburg seeks nominees in three categories for Volunteer of the Year awards on April 22Mar 07, 2025 2:35 pm - The village of Schaumburg is accepting nominations through April 1 for Volunteer of the Year to be recognized at its upcoming luncheon featuring Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) and author Kent Julian.
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Honoring a WAVE’s legacy: Batavia scholarship opportunity for high school womenMar 07, 2025 11:21 am - Chapter EA of P.E.O. encourages Batavia High School women in their senior year to apply for the Ruth Burnham Memorial scholarship in the amount of $1,200.
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It was a lucky day for St. Charles when Ron Onesti strolled into townMar 07, 2025 5:30 am - Tri-Cities’ “Greatest Showman” Ron Onesti, owner of the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, has been inducted into the virtual Rock Godz Hall of Fame.
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United Way of Lake County names next CEOMar 06, 2025 3:35 pm - United Way of Lake County’s board has appointed Quinton Snodgrass as its next president and chief executive officer, effective April 1.
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Family magic show to support McHenry food pantryMar 06, 2025 12:23 am - Magician Kevin Sarnwick performs a free, family-friendly show on March 15 in McHenry. Attendees are encouraged to donate to the FISH of McHenry food pantry.
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Feed My Starving Children needs more volunteers to pack mealsMar 05, 2025 12:37 pm - An army of volunteers will gather at Benedictine University in Lisle this weekend to help pack thousands of meals for hungry kids around the world.
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Nominations open for Maine Township citizenship awardMar 05, 2025 10:23 am - Maine Township officials are accepting nominations for their annual citizenship award.