The Rochelle Lions Club would like to thank everyone who supported the Rose Day event on Saturday, April 25.

The Starved Rock Foundation, along with local photographers, businesses, and community members, presented a check representing the total funds raised to support preservation efforts at Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Starved Rock Visitors Center. A total of 533 caldndars were sold, and $16,228 was raised. The Miller Group Charitable Trust was this year’s presenting sponsor, which price-matched every calendar sold. Launched in 2020, this grassroots fundraiser has become a powerful way for the community to give back to two of Illinois' most treasured parks. We’d be honored to have your coverage of this meaningful moment.

Westmont’s annual Race to the Flag 5K benefitting the People’s Resource Center (PRC) will take place Memorial Day Weekend

The Westmont Police Department and Dunkin’ will again participate in the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser on May 15

The City of Mendota held a Color Fun Run 5K on Sunday, April 25, 2026 at Lake Mendota. All proceeds from the event will help with youth and family activities hosted by Live Well Mendota and Next Gen Leaders.

A fundraising organization has been established to aid Aroma Township residents impacted by the March 10 tornado, with a fundraising event set to take place from 5-11 p.m. May 30 at the Knights of Columbus.

OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center is teeing up a new tradition that brings together fun, fellowship and philanthropy with the inaugural OSF Saint Katharine Golf Outing on July 9 at Timber Creek Golf Course in Dixon.

A Let Freedom Spring fundraiser will be held at the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge on Saturday, May 9.

The 8,700-square-foot, accessible and inclusive playground will provide all the traditional playground toys, including swings, climbing toys, a slide and a seesaw.

A benefit sale for the Chana School Museum will be held May 29-30. The location of the sale is at the Oregon Coliseum, located at the corner of Fourth Street and Franklin Street in downtown Oregon.

Uptown Grill hosted their 27th Annual Spaghetti Supper to support the Lighted Way Children’s Development Center in La Salle.

A portion of every plant will directly benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet. Fundraising orders close April 24.

Proceeds from the annual Childerguild Ball, gift shop sales and club donations made the donation to the New Lenox hospital possible.

Lombard’s lilac sale will be held from noon until 7 p.m. May 7 in Lilac Park near the Metra Train Station.

Giving DuPage, the county’s nonprofit resource on volunteerism and giving,  sis about to begin its seventh annual Giving DuPage Days community fundraiser

The Meridian Education Foundation hosted its 2026 draw-down fundraiser at PrairieFire on April 11, bringing together community members, local businesses and supporters for an evening of celebration, connection and giving back.

The Rochelle Lions Club will conduct its annual Rose Day fundraiser on Saturday, April 25, behind the Colonial Flower Shop in Rochelle.

Werk Force Brewing in Plainfield will show organizations and business professionals how to support brain health and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

The Aroma Fire Protection District is turning its 75th annual fundraiser into a free community event in the wake of the March 10 tornado. They are now seeking area sponsorships instead of resident donations.

The fifth annual Art Dash benefiting Serenity Hospice and Home was held April 8 at River’s Edge Experience, drawing more than 200 attendees for an evening of art, community and philanthropy.

The American Legion Auxiliary is sponsoring a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon April 18 in Dixon.

The Sons of The American Legion breakfast consists of biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, tomato juice, orange juice, milk, coffee, and an omelet station.

A trivia night fundraiser for the Oregon High School band will be Saturday, April 25, in the Blackhawk Center.

Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ Sunday through Tuesday, April 12-14.

The Rock River Jazz Band’s 2026 season is coming up fast. Their tour dates are set and the band is raising funds to put these shows on for free in outdoor settings.

The event will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive in Bolingbrook.

“This incredible outpouring of support truly reflects the strength and compassion of our community,” said Deb Condotti, President/CEO of Easterseals Joliet Region.

This western-themed event will feature line dancing, interactive games, a silent and live auction and a BBQ dinner.

CASA of DuPage County will host its annual Golf Outing May 11 at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, bringing together community members for a day on the course in support of vulnerable children who have experienced abuse or neglect

The evening was brisk but clear as about 100 people attended the Byron Lodge No. 274 A.F. & A.M. spaghetti supper at the Masonic Temple.

Yorkville Public Library Hour is open Monday through Saturday, The library is hosting these special events in April.

The community-wide event is designed to bring together alumni, families, friends, and local organizations for a morning of teamwork, exploration, and school pride – all while raising funds to support educational field trips for Sterling students.

Donations will go to the Catholic Scholarship Fund.

The event, held March 14 at the Braidwood Recreation Club, raised more than $175,000 with the Forest Preserve District contributing $3,700.

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Students from 5th-8th grades held an inaugural "Tape the Teacher" fundraiser on Friday, March 20, 2026 at Logan Jr. High School in Princeton. Each grade level was assigned a designated time and had the opportunity to tape one of our four pre-selected staff members to the wall. The cost was $1.00 per strip of duct tape. Students got to purchase as many strips of duct tape to help get their favorite staff member get “stuck” to the wall. The proceeds from the event benefited the Logan JH Booster Club, which directly supports students.

This event is The Conservation Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year and features dinner, a silent auction and live entertainment.

Around 175 people plunged into the icy Fox River in St. Charles to help raise money for the Special Olympics Illinois. The team was comprised of members of the St. Charles Police Department, the St. Charles Fire Department, residents and city staff.

The Ogle County Republican Party, one of the oldest county Republican organizations in the nation, celebrated its most successful annual drawdown raffle in history on Thursday, March 12, at the Rock River Center in Oregon.

The Prophetstown High School Chapter of The Gray Matters Collective, a mental health awareness and suicide prevention movement, hosted an evening of fun and laughter for the community Friday evening in the gymnasium. Photos by Jessie Otten

Proceeds from the event will support the ongoing exhibitions, educational programming, and community arts initiatives presented by The Next Picture Show.

For Girl Scout Troop 150 leader Stephanie Olivas, Girl Scouts means more than selling cookies.

The 44th Sublette Antique Tractor and Toy Show will take place across five buildings in Sublette on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15.

Join the University Center of Lake County for an evening of creativity and community at its third annual Art & Wine Scholarship Fundraiser.

Fulton City Lodge No. 189 will hold a soup-and-sandwich supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. March 19 at the Brunch House Restaurant.

The goal was to raise money for Trinity Services and a new research-based virtual reality training system, which provides more than 100 virtual lessons for people with disabilities.

Tickets are currently available for the March 12 annual culinary caravan that serves as a fundraiser for MorningStar Mission in Joliet.

St. Anne Catholic School in Dixon is holding a Friday Lenten fish fry fundraiser from 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 13. The community can dine in or carry out orders.

The Merry Martha Club, a Leaf River service organization, is once again sponsoring a quilt raffle this spring.

Donors may access the telethon in person and through the Easterseals Joliet Region website. Service areas include Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois counties.