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The Literacy Connection’s third annual Resource Fair celebrates National Literacy Month

By Megan Wheless, The Literacy Connection
Aug 11, 2026 9:43 pm - The Literacy Connection will host its third annual Resource Fair on Sept. 17 at The Centre Elgin's Heritage Ballroom. The free event features 25 social service organizations, family activities, storytelling, and giveaways.
KidsMatter’s 23rd annual Volunteer Fair connects community

Submitted by KidsMatter
Aug 11, 2026 11:49 am - KidsMatter's Volunteer Fair will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Fort Hill Activity Center in Naperville. The 23rd annual event connects community members with over 25 local organizations seeking volunteers.
Bloomingdale Area Women in Business seeks nominations for 2026 Woman of the Year Award

By Cindy Allston, Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce
Aug 10, 2026 11:28 pm - BAWIB is accepting nominations through Aug. 31 for the Georgene Geils Woman of the Year Award, which honors women showing exceptional leadership and community dedication.
Wheaton’s Gary UMC to host Aug. 19 blood drive amid critical summer shortage

Submitted by Janet Mathis
Aug 10, 2026 10:41 pm - Blood donations have dropped 11% since Memorial Day, with July being the lowest collection month in four years across Illinois and Northwest Indiana, leaving Versiti nearly 15,000 appointments short of patient care needs in June and July.
Historic red, white and blue locomotive to debut during Diesel Days at Illinois Railway Museum

Submitted by Illinois Railway Museum
Aug 07, 2026 9:44 am - Illinois Railway Museum volunteers have repainted the museum's oldest diesel locomotive, Ingersoll-Rand 91, in the red, white, and blue color scheme it wore for the 1976 bicentennial; it will debut during the museum’s Diesel Days event, Aug. 7-9.
‘Once-in-a-lifetime award’: Two World War II veterans honored with Quilts of Valor

By Carolyn Stein | Naperville Sun
Jul 31, 2026 4:56 pm - Two 101-year-old World War II veterans, Peter Pierro and Ray Svejnoha, were honored at Naperville's Independence Village senior living facility with hand-stitched Quilts of Valor presented by the Rotary Club of Naperville.
YWCA Elgin to honor Betty Brown with Legacy Award

By Alana Freedman, YWCA Elgin
Jul 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.
Elgin Riverside Club honors Jason Smith as 2026 Man of the Year

Submitted by Elgin Riverside Club
Jul 15, 2026 6:28 pm - On June 20, the Elgin Riverside Club honored Jason Smith at the 2026 Man of the Year Banquet. He was named for his extensive volunteer work including leading cleanup projects, co-chairing events like Ravinia Night and The Cigar Club, and performing maintenance tasks since joining in 2015.
Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest celebrates 20 years of barbecue, music, community

By Susan Klovstad
Jul 08, 2026 3:49 pm - This year’s Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest will celebrate 20 years of food, music and bringing the community together.
Quite the attraction: National Moth Week events highlight role of these important pollinators

By Chris Gerke
Jul 08, 2026 10:44 am - Did you know there are 12 times more moth species than butterfly in Illinois? National Moth Week, July 18-26, encourages people to observe, photograph, and document moths to help scientists understand their diversity and ecological importance. Local nature centers and environmental organizations are offering moth-themed programs.

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