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Saving lives on a sunny Saturday: Blood donors offer ‘A Pint for Kim’

By Barbara Vitello
May 11, 2025 7:39 am - Outside Naperville North High School, a mini-fest with kids’ games, food, music and a car show was taking place. Inside, donors participating in the sixth annual “A Pint for Kim” blood drive were saving lives.
Over 1,000 volunteers serve community in annual CareFest event in Wheaton

Submitted by Scott Young
May 09, 2025 4:51 pm - Wheaton Bible Church and Iglesia del Pueblo led over 1,175 volunteers to donate 6,000 hours serving the community through repairs, upgrades, and beautification projects at shelters, counseling centers, and schools.
74-year-old granddad reaches 600 blood donations — and he’s not done yet

By Ann Sterling, Vitalant
May 09, 2025 12:23 pm - At 74, Mike Neumayer has donated blood and platelets 600 times, saving countless lives. Despite personal connections, he remains humble about his extraordinary impact.
Honoring heroes: Scout Daniel Zedan leads Civil War headstone restoration in St. Charles

Submitted by Phillip H. Sheridan Camp #2 of Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War
May 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.
Transforming lives: LCFS honors foster families, seeks more to answer the call

By Sara LoCoco, Lutheran Children and Family Services of Illinois
May 05, 2025 1:16 pm - Over 18,000 children are in the foster care system in Illinois. You could give a teen, siblings, or a child with special needs the gift of family.
Hanover Township recognizes Community Service Award winners

Submitted by Hanover Township
May 01, 2025 9:45 am - Winners and nominees were honored at the Supervisor’s Community Service Awards Breakfast at the Hanover Township Senior Center on Saturday, April 12.
Algonquin restaurant sponsors its 10th annual Hilltop Supper

Submitted by First Congregational Church of Dundee
Apr 30, 2025 12:47 am - On May 13, First Congregational Church of Dundee will offer a free drive-through Mexican meal for its Hilltop Community Supper, sponsored for the 10th year by On the Border restaurant.
27th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show to feature 110 artists; volunteers needed

By Nicholas Lowe, St. Charles Business Alliance
Apr 23, 2025 11:54 pm - The 27th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show will take place May 24-25, showcasing original art from over 110 juried artists. Art will be available for purchase during this free event.
Dedication to service: Schaumburg honors top adult, youth, organizational volunteers

By Eric Peterson
Apr 23, 2025 9:52 am - For the 37th year, the village of Schaumburg honored the adults, teens and organizations whose positive contributions to the community aren’t a side effect of the pursuit of salaries and profit.
CASA Kane County launches collaborative effort to reduce number of children in foster care

By Noah Marshall, CASA Kane County
Apr 17, 2025 4:31 pm - Dramatic rise in children entering foster care prompts CASA Kane County to launch collaboration focused on family support and resources.

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