Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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A record-breaking day at Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 12th annual Fight Hunger Run/WalkMay 08, 2025 6:37 pm - Over 1,600 participants gathered at Cantigny Park in Wheaton for Northern Illinois Food Bank's 12th annual Fight Hunger 10K, 5K, and 1-mile run/walk on May 3.
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Palatine Garden Club to hold perennial sale at farmers marketMay 08, 2025 10:21 am - The Palatine Garden Club is hosting its Annual Perennial Sale on two Saturdays, May 10 and 17, at the Palatine Farmer's Market, offering a variety of perennial plants, including those for sun, shade, natives, and "pollinator magnets."
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West Chicago Garden Club’s annual plant sale returns for Blooming Fest on May 17May 07, 2025 6:59 pm - The West Chicago Garden Club Plant Sale is a popular annual event featuring thousands of perennials, annuals, trees, and vegetables at reasonable prices.
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Traveling Sept. 11 museum arrives in RosemontMay 07, 2025 12:41 pm - A traveling museum showcasing artifacts from Sept. 11, 2001, in New York City is visiting Rosemont this weekend, with guided tours by firefighters who will tell their stories.
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Glen Ellyn church raising funds for local and global ministriesMay 07, 2025 11:54 am - Southminster Presbyterian Church runs a "Gifts Grow" program in May to raise donations for 8 missions. The church matches gifts up to $5,800 and supports the community year-round.
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Top notch: Four Harper students named semifinalists for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarshipMay 07, 2025 11:03 am - Harper College students Bruno Diaz, Wengipreye Indiamaowei, Annette Lee and Priyanka Saroya are among the semifinalists for the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which supports students as they pursue bachelor's degrees.
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Honoring heroes: Scout Daniel Zedan leads Civil War headstone restoration in St. CharlesMay 06, 2025 11:49 pm - On Saturday, May 3, the legacy of 22 Civil War veterans was brought into clearer view thanks to the leadership of Life Scout Daniel Zedan and a dedicated team of volunteers.
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Crafter’s Paradise show seeking vendors for its 35th annual eventMay 06, 2025 9:54 pm - Bethany Lutheran Church Ladies Guild is accepting vendor applications for the Crafter’s Paradise, its annual craft show which is marking 35 years.
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Annual Native Plant Sale returns to Mayslake Peabody Estate May 16-17May 06, 2025 9:20 pm - DuPage County Forest Preserve District will hold its popular Native Plant Sale May 16-17, featuring expert advice and plants that support pollinators and local habitats.
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Elgin’s Family Service Association expands facility for holistic careMay 06, 2025 7:07 pm - The Family Service Association of Greater Elgin is expanding its healing and restoration wing to enhance holistic care for individuals and families.