Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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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.
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Windy City Elite League launches Gear Drive to help local kids play hockeyJul 20, 2026 12:33 pm - The Windy City Elite League partnered with Hockey Gear For All Foundation to host a youth hockey equipment drive on July 15 in Geneva, collecting new and used gear from fans and players during summer league games to help young players in need.
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Faeries of the Forest Fest brings a little whimsy to ElginJul 20, 2026 12:02 pm - Two sets of identical twin musical artists are headlining the third annual Faeries of the Forest Festival on July 25 in South Elgin.
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Fine Line Creative Arts Center brings the best of AfterImage Film Fest for outdoor screeningJul 20, 2026 11:53 am - On Saturday, July 25, Fine Line Creative Arts Center and the AfterImage Film Festival are hosting “Best of Fest 2026,” featuring the best short films at the April festival.