Articles filed under Charities and Fundraising
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Kane County seeks applicants for Ethics Commission vacancySep 09, 2026 11:44 pm - Kane County seeks a volunteer for its five-member Ethics Commission that reviews unethical conduct allegations against county board members, the chair, and employees through investigations, hearings, and recommendations for disciplinary action or fines.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off Hunger Action Month with call for volunteersSep 09, 2026 11:36 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank joins Hunger Action Month this September, serving 570,000 neighbors monthly across 13 counties, exceeding peak COVID-era demand with 98 million meals distributed in fiscal year 2026.
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More than a coach: Scholarship to honor Dennis Piron’s impact on Batavia INCubator programSep 09, 2026 9:25 am - Dennis Piron’s success as the Batavia High School head football coach for 16 seasons is well-documented. But a group of residents wants to make sure the retired teacher is remembered for his work inspiring kids off the field as leader of the school’s INCubator Entrepreneurship program.
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Charitable Brat Fest is Sept. 19 in WheelingSep 08, 2026 11:55 am - The Wheeling Helping Hands charitable group will hold its sixth annual Brat Fest fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 19.
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Glen Ellyn concert features great composers who struggled with mental illness Sept. 26Sep 08, 2026 10:41 am - The Awakenings Project will present "Music, Mind, and Resilience," featuring violinist Yang Liu and pianist Olivia Tsai performing works by composers who struggled with mental illness, at a free concert on Sept. 26 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Glen Ellyn.
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Stories of Local Impact: Paula and Ray Kinney, sparking connections, strengthening communitySep 08, 2026 7:00 am - Paula and Ray Kinney have spent nearly four decades volunteering and leading community initiatives in Naperville and DuPage County, helping raise funds for nonprofits through hands-on involvement and organizing fundraisers.
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PADS of Elgin sets new course after federal funding loss, asks for continued community supportSep 02, 2026 3:43 pm - A year after tackling a budget crisis that threatened to shut its doors, PADS of Elgin is asking the community to continue supporting its mission and “build something stronger.”
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Wine tasting event to benefit ministry serving 700 monthly mealsSep 01, 2026 11:16 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church will hold a fundraiser on Sept. 24 at The Wine Exchange to support their Feeding Ministries program, which serves approximately 700 meals monthly to those in need across the Fox Valley.
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Des Plaines couple to be honored at LSSI’s True Friend celebrationSep 01, 2026 8:27 pm - David and Julie Luck Jensen will receive the True Friend Award from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois on Oct. 3 for their commitment and support spanning five decades.
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Italy concert tour uplifts St. Charles Singers before 42nd seasonSep 01, 2026 7:05 pm - The St. Charles Singers recently returned from 12 days in Italy where they performed seven concerts in historic churches including St. Peter’s in the Vatican. On Oct. 3-4, the ensemble, led by founder Jeff Hunt, opens its 42nd year with the season’s theme, “North American Mosaic,” celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.