Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Proceeds from Aurora golf outing goes to nonprofits serving veteransNov 09, 2021 10:00 pm - Aurora began its Veterans Day celebration early by paying honor and funds for those who have served the nation. During the Nov. 9 city council meeting, Aurora Mayor Rich...
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Community Christian Church-Downers Grove makes justice for all possibleNov 09, 2021 10:00 pm - Community Christian Church in Downers Grove is establishing a Gospel Justice Center to provide affordable legal guidance and counsel for neighbors in need. It is suppor...
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Glen Ellyn Rotary Club to host 35th annual Citrus SaleNov 09, 2021 10:00 pm - The Glen Ellyn Rotary Club has been hosting its Citrus Sale fundraiser for over 35 years to fund community grants and local scholarships for graduating high school senio...
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State and local fire safety experts tout new 10-year smoke detector law at St. Charles Fire DepartmentNov 09, 2021 10:00 pm - State and local fire safety experts joined local lawmakers at the St. Charles Fire Department to make the public aware of Illinois' new 10-year smoke detector law, which...
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History museum to auction unique Elgin experiencesNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - The Elgin History Museum will hold an online auction of unique Elgin experiences starting Wednesday. The auction takes the place of their annual fundraising gala and fe...
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Lombard firefighters help children in need with holiday toy driveNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - The Lombard Fire Department has launched its holiday toy drive, a 20-year tradition that culminates with a Main Street parade. Firefighters are collecting new toys and b...
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Elgin History Museum offers one-of-a-kind experiences in online auctionNov 08, 2021 10:00 pm - While there will be no in-person fundraising gala this year, the Elgin History Museum wanted to offer something special in the online auction. Generous donors have allow...
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Toys for Tots adds a virtual toy box to collection at West Chicago police stationNov 08, 2021 10:00 pm - With less than 50 days until Christmas, West Chicago residents can help a child in need by donating a new/unopened toy to the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation. The missi...
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Villa Park Fire Department helps local bird sanctuaryNov 08, 2021 10:00 pm - Did you know that Amazon parrots and macaws have an average lifespan of over 60 years? For this reason, many of these birds are surrendered by their owners making the mi...
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Royals star, Naperville Central grad Nicky Lopez comes home to raise money in memory of fallen friendNov 08, 2021 4:30 am - Nicky Lopez isn't able to come home often, but he makes it count when he does. The Kansas City Royals shortstop and Naperville Central High School graduate is in town th...