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Des Plaines couple to be honored at LSSI’s True Friend celebration

By Chris James, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Sep 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.
Italy concert tour uplifts St. Charles Singers before 42nd season

By Dave Heun, Talk of the Town
Sep 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.
Barrington United Methodist Church’s rummage sale returns for 92nd year on Oct. 2-3

By Linda Osikowicz, Barrington United Methodist Church
Sep 01, 2026 5:36 pm - Barrington United Methodist Church will hold its 92nd annual rummage sale on Oct. 2-3, featuring thousands of items including clothing, housewares, holiday items, toys, and sporting goods.
‘So basic and so important’: How literacy volunteers are helping to change lives for the better

By Dave Heun, Talk of the Town
Aug 25, 2026 8:07 pm - Imagine if we had an army of volunteers willing to take the time to teach the English language to immigrants. If Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley teach us anything, it is this: Immigrants need this kind of help more than ever in today’s political climate, and it is absolutely life-changing in a positive way.
Nominations open for 2026 Elgin Image Awards

Submitted by Pat Szpekowski
Aug 18, 2026 6:39 pm - Nominations are open for the 2026 Elgin Image Awards which celebrates individuals, projects, and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the Elgin community.
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 Thursday, 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.

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