Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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McConnell Ball to feature true tale of unsolved local whodunitMar 31, 2024 11:18 pm - The W.A. McConnell Foundation is bring back its popular McConnell Ball on Saturday, April 13 — complete with food, music, a chance to bid on prizes, and a turn-of-the-ce...
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Good News Sunday: New pickleball facility in Naperville draws crowdMar 31, 2024 6:00 am - In this week’s Good News Sunday column, we recap stories about a new pickleball facility opening in Naperville, a Lake Villa teen who steered a bus to safety when the driver collapsed, and a school district celebrating a 20-year partnership with the local Boys & Girls Club.
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Western DuPage Special Recreation Association names new foundation board memberMar 29, 2024 11:24 pm - The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association recently welcomed Zach Greenberger as a new trustee on the foundation board. As a trustee, he will be joining the 14-me...
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West Chicago High senior named a Dell ScholarMar 29, 2024 10:02 pm - West Chicago Community High School recently announced that senior Christopher Vargas has been selected as a 2024 Dell Scholar. This scholarship recognizes his outstanding...
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Aurora church blesses 76 handmade prayer shawls for needyMar 29, 2024 11:47 am - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora blessed 76 handmade prayer shawls during Sunday worship. On behalf of United Women in Faith, a church women's group, Aurora resi...
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Honor veterans with a paver in South Elgin’s Veterans PlazaMar 28, 2024 10:28 pm - Recognize a veteran who is a current or former resident of South Elgin or a veteran with family residing in the village with an engraved paver in the Veterans Plaza. Pave...
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Join CASA Kane County in raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month in AprilMar 28, 2024 9:00 pm - In April, CASA Kane County is extending an invitation to the community to participate in raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. There will be many opportunit...
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National Louis University to launch Institute for Early Childhood Education with $5 million McCormick Foundation grantMar 28, 2024 6:04 pm - National Louis University recently announced the creation of the McCormick Institute for Early Childhood Education. Made possible in part by a generous grant of $5 milli...
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Mar 28, 2024 9:54 am - Bicycles and music have the power to bring communities together, and on April 6, Bikes & Music will be hosting a special event in collaboration with Fremd High School's Tri-M Music to harness that power for a good caus
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Three awards presented to the Chicago INDO US Lions ClubMar 27, 2024 11:34 pm - Chicago, Illinois-March 27, three prestigious awards, which highlight the Chicago INDO US Lions Club’s dedication to community impact, excellence, and service, are proudl...