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Palatine churches unite for Day of Service benefiting local charities

Submitted by Archdiocese of Chicago
Nov 02, 2026 10:22 pm - On Nov. 8, St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Palatine will host a community Day of Service, bringing together volunteers of all ages to help local charities through hands-on projects. St. Theresa Parish is also organizing outdoor service projects.
Kane County seeks applicants for ethics commission vacancy

Submitted by Kane County Public Information Office
Oct 28, 2026 10:13 pm - Kane County is seeking a qualified volunteer to fill a vacancy on its five-member Ethics Commission, which reviews complaints alleging violations of the Kane County Ethics Ordinance.
CASA Kane County hosts 14th annual Super Heroes Luncheon to support foster care advocacy

Submitted by CASA Kane County
Oct 28, 2026 9:29 pm - On Nov. 5, CASA Kane County will host its 14th annual Super Heroes Luncheon at Waubonsee Community College to raise awareness about advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Deadline to register is Nov. 4.
Des Plaines couple honored at Lutheran Social Services’ 45th True Friend benefit

By Chris James, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Oct 27, 2026 12:48 pm - David and Julie Luck Jensen of Des Plaines received Lutheran Social Services’ True Friend Award for their decades of service, including David’s leadership roles and Julie’s work with educational advocacy and LSSI’s Women’s Network.
Roselle Lions to collect glasses, socks and food during Community Service Day

By Bob Jilke, Roselle Lions Club
Oct 12, 2026 12:28 pm - On Oct. 17, the Roselle Lions Club is hosting a Community Service Day, collecting recyclable items like eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones, as well as food donations. As part of its Socktober campaign, they are collecting warm sport socks.
Bartlett’s Living Lord Church to host community blood drive Oct. 10 in memory of Michelle Kish

By Kris Mainellis, Living Lord Lutheran
Oct 06, 2026 1:36 pm - Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett will host a memorial blood drive for congregation member Michelle Kish on Saturday, Oct. 10.
DuPage-based Free Speakers bureau marks three decades, delivering 1,300 talks a year

Submitted by Drew Russell
Sep 30, 2026 10:24 pm - FreeSpeakers.org, a pro bono speakers bureau that started 30 years ago from a single Chicago Tribune article, has grown from a small Hinsdale PR firm's directory of 12 volunteer speakers to a nationwide network of 450+ speakers across seven cities.
Streamwood teen entertains Marklund Wasmond Center residents

By Dawn Lassiter-Brueske, Marklund
Sep 30, 2026 12:50 pm - Eric Rogers, a St. Edward Central Catholic High School choir member, performed a solo vocal concert for residents and staff at Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin on Sept. 29, bringing joy and smiles to everyone present.
Lisle Township Mental Health Board seeks new members

Submitted by Nancy Heath
Sep 30, 2026 12:32 pm - Lisle Township Community Mental Health Board is recruiting new members to help distribute funding for mental health, developmental disability, and substance use disorder services.
Pottawatomie Garden Club beautifies downtown St. Charles with fall flowers

By Christie Slack, Pottawatomie Garden Club
Sep 30, 2026 12:19 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club beautified downtown St. Charles by planting flowers on bridges on Sept. 23, continuing their tradition of spring and fall plantings.

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