Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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How proposed trail enhancements would transform the east bank of the Fox River in St. CharlesNov 10, 2023 5:00 am - Walking along the trail on the west side of the Fox River south of Illinois Street in St. Charles used to be a messy affair. You'd have to watch your step when heading n...
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York High Interact Club members are sewing their hearts out for breast cancer awarenessNov 09, 2023 10:00 pm - The York High School Interact Club, a division of Rotary, is doing their part to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In 2022, club members set out on a mission to la...
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Waubonsee to host film screening and Pow Wow to honor Native American Heritage MonthNov 09, 2023 10:00 pm - In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Waubonsee Community College is hosting programs to educate and raise awareness about the heritage, culture, traditions, and c...
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The Land Conservancy hosts 'Art of the Land' art show and fundraiser Nov. 17-18Nov 09, 2023 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting the 15th annual "Art of the Land" art show and fundraiser on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at t...
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Waubonsee scholarship recipient seeks to make a difference in students' lives 30 years laterNov 09, 2023 10:00 pm - Kevin Pennington, a Waubonsee Community College Foundation board member, knows firsthand the impact a scholarship can have on a student's education and future. Now an at...
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Mediacom offers $60,000 in scholarships to high school seniorsNov 09, 2023 10:00 pm - Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 23rd c...
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Nov. 18 benefit at McHenry Moose Lodge to benefit local singer John GacekNov 09, 2023 10:00 pm - JOHNSBURG - Time Machine lead singer John Gacek is thoroughly familiar with being on the giving side of a benefit. The 52-year-old McHenry man - who's also performed wit...
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Park Ridge restaurant hosts Friendsgiving Dinner to benefit Lung Association Nov. 15Nov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - You've heard of "wine and cheese," but how about "wine and breathe?" That's what the American Lung Association and Park Ridge Alderman Fred Sanchez are inviting everyone...
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Pritzker Military Foundation donates $700K to military organizationsNov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - CHICAGO - Nov. 9 - The Pritzker Military Foundation announces grants totaling $700,000 to three military and veteran-focused nonprofit organizations in November, Militar...
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Come out to enjoy Jeeps on the Run after-party Dec. 3Nov 08, 2023 10:00 pm - With registrations for the 2023 Jeeps on the Run Toys for Tots Run nearing capacity, event organizers are reminding the public that neither Jeep ownership nor run partic...