Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Smoke & Irons Music Fest to benefit Ignite the Courage charityJul 29, 2026 5:30 am - Bartlett firefighters’ Smoke & Irons Music Fest returns Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8, to Apple Orchard Park in Bartlett with a lineup of musical artists and a mission to help those in the community who need it most.
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DuPagePads is bringing the block party back to downtown NapervilleJul 28, 2026 6:37 pm - DuPagePads is hosting Naperville Neighborly Day, a free block party Aug. 9 on West Chicago Avenue, between Washington and Main streets, to support its mission to end homelessness.
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Join the Rotary’s Run for C’Ville, a 5K run and 3K walk supporting community programsJul 28, 2026 12:43 pm - The 12th annual Run for C'Ville, hosted by the Rotary Club of Carpentersville, will take place on Aug. 8 at Carpenters Park. The event features a 5K run and 3K walk option, welcomes participants of all ages including dogs and strollers, and is part of the Jamboree Days Weekend celebration.
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YWCA Elgin to honor Betty Brown with Legacy AwardJul 24, 2026 6:07 pm - Betty Brown will receive the Legacy Award at YWCA Elgin's 125th Celebration on Aug. 21 at Carmina's Banquet in Elgin. She has been a supporter and mentor for YWCA programs for decades.
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Incoming scholars recognized during College of DuPage receptionJul 23, 2026 9:59 pm - College of DuPage recently recognized the 2026 incoming scholars during a recent reception held on the college’s Glen Ellyn campus.
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Registration opens for Marklund’s 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll-GenevaJul 23, 2026 4:57 pm - Marklund's 14th annual Run, Walk & Roll event returns to Geneva on Oct. 18, featuring an inclusive 5K race, 1-mile walk, and wheelchair racing division. The event supports individuals with developmental disabilities, with early bird registration available until Oct. 1.
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‘Near and dear’: Annual Naperville Sunrise Rotary Ride gives back to area charitiesJul 22, 2026 1:14 pm - The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is all about giving back. Giving back locally is especially important. That is why members will host the 29th annual Rotary Ride on Sunday, Aug. 9, beginning and ending at Trek Bicycles in Naperville.
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Harper College joins nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as workforce education program expands to over 90 schoolsJul 22, 2026 12:31 pm - Harper has been selected to join Cohort 8 of the Metallica Scholars Initiative, a national workforce education program that supports community college students preparing for high-demand careers.
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Charitable group collecting school supplies in Des PlainesJul 21, 2026 12:05 pm - A Chicago-based nonprofit group is collecting backpacks and school supplies for needy children.
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Streamwood’s 30th annual Summer Celebration adds ‘Wizard of Oz’ themeJul 20, 2026 1:13 pm - Each year, the Streamwood Summer Celebration Committee works to bring new ideas and events to the free festival while keeping it welcoming and enjoyable for all ages.