The Kiwanis Club of Sterling will host a fun, friendly trivia night Sunday, Feb. 1. The event will take place at Sterling High School’s cafeteria from 3-5 p.m.

This annual adults-only night of entertainment, dinner, games and live and silent auctions will support the St. Mary Immaculate Parish School community.

The Amboy Lions Club and the Lee Center Church will host a chili luncheon and basket raffle Sunday, Jan. 18, to benefit the church and Amboy Lions Club community projects.

United Way of Lee County is inviting the community to its upcoming Pop Culture Trivia Night on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Post House Ballroom in Dixon.

Bishop McNamara racked up a 61-24 victory over Manteno as the schools collected donations for Safe Harbor Night to benefit Harbor House on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.

The event will be from 6-9 p.m. at the KayCee Club in Dixon. August Hill Winery and Whiskey Acres Distilling will be present with a selection of drinks. A variety of beer will also be served. Funds will go toward the Catholic Education Scholarship.

The 14th annual Soup & Bread annual fundraiser for BEDS Plus will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 1

Local cooks will showcase their best chili recipes, serve samples to event attendees and compete for top honors.

Fulton Presbyterian Church will play host to its annual fundraiser for Mission Starfish Haiti at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1.

A GoFundMe for Nate Hernandez, a beloved bartender at Ballydoyle Irish Pub in Downers Grove, raised more that $13,000 to help pay for his funeral arrangements and transportation costs for his family

Kendall Area Transit provides scheduled transportation services to any individual with a focus on seniors, individuals with disabilities and those otherwise unable to transport themselves.

Hope Cancer Wellness Center is hosting a golf tournament fundraiser March 1 at X-Golf Sauk Valley at 13464 Galt Road in Sterling.

The breakfast will be from from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Yorkville American Legion, 9054 E. Veterans Parkway, Yorkville.

Coal City Methodist Church plans chili supper, senior gathering in January

Join the Tri-County Opportunities Council in partnership with the Northland Mall for the second annual Frosty Fun-Day Family Fun Fair on Saturday, Feb. 21, at Northland Mall in Sterling.

Come join the Amboy community for a delicious bowl of chili and great fellowship from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, as the Lee Center Church and Amboy Lions play host to the Chili Luncheon & Basket Raffle at the Amboy Community Building, 280 W. Wasson Road.

The Morrison Department of Fun recently made a donation to Pink Heals of Sauk Valley. The donation comes from the Boobie Bus Fundraiser that took place in October.

The Plano Methodist Church collected over 125 items to be donated to the Kendall County Food Pantry.

A Downers Grove mom and Chicago man have formed Operation Midway Bliss, an organization dedicated to provide support and meaningful gifts to individuals impacted by the ICE raids

Julie Dudziak won the $2,500 prize.

This is the third year United Way of Grundy County is participating in the Herald Angels campaign.

United Way of Lee County will host a Pop Culture Trivia Night on Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Post House Ballroom. Doors open at 5 p.m., with trivia beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The Rochelle Area Community Foundation recently announced the results of its 2025 Giving Tuesday campaign, raising a total of $27,800 to support community programs and charitable funds throughout Rochelle and the surrounding area.

On Nov. 12, Petwrk, the social app designed to connect pets and their humans, launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund its next major feature: pet matching and playdates.

Runners braved the cold for the 35th annual Jingle Bell Run at Kankakee Community College on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation.

The Kiwanis Gold K Club of Rochelle would like to extend a sincere thanks to the Rochelle community for making their recent annual Peanut Days an outstanding event.

The icy Dec. 13, 2025, event supports affordable summer camp programs at Lowell Park in Dixon.

A Small Business Bingo event held Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at Flight Deck Bar & Grill in Rochelle saw nearly 300 attendees and raised $4,680 to be split between Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center and HOPE of Ogle County.

The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” present EVOP’s 18th annual Christmas cantata, the high-energy “Joy! Unspeakable Joy!”, which will be presented in three services at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025; 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

A classical string quartet will perform holiday favorites – and thousands of candles will illuminate the concert in Joliet.

The American Legion of Dixon will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

The McHenry Outdoor Theater and Star 105.5 are joining forces to help the new Kids in Need Secret Santa program meet demand this holiday season.

The Dixon Historic Theatre has launched the Dixon Encore Capital Campaign. Its goals are to restore the terrazzo floors, repair and replace theater seating and add improvements to the exterior, such as masonry work, repairing and modernizing the marquee, and digital signage.

The 20th annual Two-Ton Thanksgiving Food Drive in Rochelle, hosted by 102.3 The Coyote, SuperHits 93.5, and Prescott Brothers Ford, set new records this year with more food and monetary donations than ever.

The Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its monthly breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at KayCee Hall, 506 W. Third St.

Festival of Trees is the major fundraiser for the Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society. Volunteering for the benefit has been a family affair for many in town.

Over the past 112 years, the Rotary Club of Joliet has donated more than $1million in grants, scholarships and charitable support throughout the greater Joliet area.

The Vince Carney Community Theater at 108 S. Main St. in Rochelle will host its 10th annual winter gala fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.

A GoFundMe account has raised nearly $14,000 for the daughters of Marquisa Morris, who was killed Nov. 7 while crossing the intersection of Maple Avenue and Belmont Road in unincorporated DuPage County

The Sauk Valley's Rotary Clubs on Oct. 11, 2025, joined in the effort of Rotary worldwide to eradicate polio, an effort underway since the 1980s.

The Rotary Club of Mount Carroll will be hosting a trivia fundraiser night on Saturday, Nov. 22. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with trivia questions beginning at 6 p.m. at the Davis Community Center.

Donations will be accepted through Dec. 12 at any Oswego fire station. Additional Toys for Tots drop boxes are located across the Oswego area.

These funds will benefit the renovation of the Boys & Girls Club of Joliet’s swimming pool exterior wall.

The Kankakee County Relay for Life event far exceeded its 2025 goal earlier this year as contributions have come in at $255,215.

Dixon American Legion Post 12 will be serving baked ham, au gratin potatoes, rolls, vegetable, salad and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at 1120 W. First St.

A group of students at Lyons Township High School have published a cookbook that is being distributed to clients of a local food pantry

Stock up on Christmas cookies and other baked goods by attending the cookie walk and bake sale Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the United Church of Byron in the Fern Calvert Fellowship Hall.

Community members can browse and bid on more than 60 unique baskets and local gift certificates, all from the comfort of their home, while supporting programs that create lasting change in Lee County.

This year's Jeeps on the Run, one of the largest area contributors toward Toys for Tots, takes place Sunday, Dec. 7 and will be the 13th annual event.

United Way of Lee County is celebrating the success of its inaugural Downtown Dolly Stampede, held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in downtown Dixon. Despite the chilly weather, more than 40 enthusiastic participants turned out.