Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Annual Chef’s Culinary Celebration benefits West Suburban Community PantryFeb 06, 2026 9:23 pm - West Suburban Community Pantry in Woodridge will present its popular annual fundraiser, the Chefs’ Culinary Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 22, at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn.
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Oak Brook teens get a voice in park district programmingFeb 06, 2026 4:36 pm - The Oak Brook Park District has formed a teen advisory board called T.E.A.M. Rec to involve teens in shaping future teen programming.
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Roselle garden club offers scholarship for nature-related studiesFeb 06, 2026 2:27 pm - The Roselle Park District Garden Club is offering one $1,000 scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year to a qualifying Roselle resident.
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Sign up for Elgin Knights’ 28th annual Chili for Charity contestFeb 04, 2026 1:40 pm - The Elgin Knights of Columbus Council 654 is hosting its 28th annual Chili for Charity fundraiser on Feb. 28 at St. Thomas More gym in Elgin.
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Stories of Local Impact: Stephen & Tanya Davis, Lighting the wayFeb 04, 2026 12:53 pm - Leaders and Legacies, a partnership with the Daily Herald and DuPage Foundation, continues with Stephen and Tanya Davis, a Wheaton couple whose generosity and leadership leave a lasting impact on DuPage County and beyond.
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West Suburban Irish names grand marshal for 2026 St. Patrick’s Day ParadeFeb 03, 2026 7:56 pm - The West Suburban Irish hosts the 2026 Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, celebrating Irish heritage and community spirit with music, merriment, and festive fun.
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Carol Stream ‘bags’ competition aims to reach a big donation numberFeb 02, 2026 11:40 am - A fundraising idea whose impact has grown by the year, the 10th Bags-For-Life tournament kicks off Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Carol Stream.
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Local storyteller brings P.E.O. founder to life in SchaumburgJan 30, 2026 11:59 pm - Lulu Corkhill Williams, known as the builder of P.E.O., was re-enacted by Lynn Rymarz at a Schaumburg P.E.O. Chapter P-LK meeting to celebrate the organization's founding on Jan. 21, 1869.
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Gowns For Good to host wedding, prom dress salesJan 30, 2026 9:54 am - Gowns For Good, an organization dedicated to making formalwear accessible while giving back to the community, will host upcoming events for brides-to-be and high schoolers getting ready for prom.
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‘Strength in Love’: Fox Valley Christian Alliance hosts 12th annual MLK prayer breakfastJan 28, 2026 12:37 pm - The annual Aurora community prayer breakfast was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, sponsored by the Fox Valley Christian Ministerial Alliance.The theme "Strength to Love" was reflected in speeches by pastors and lay people, urging community service and unity.