Fundraiser news
Kendall County will feature several exciting events, including a fairgrounds Fall Fest, a fundraising concert, Hispanic Heritage Night and more.
Kane County will feature a variety of fundraisers and fall events, including the Seventh Annual “Include Me” Gala, BatFest and more.
Five local McDonald’s restaurants in Dixon, Oregon, Rock Falls, Morrison and Sterling will participate in a fundraiser Wednesday, Sept. 18, supporting The Penguin Project of Sauk Valley.
Spooky Night Out on Sept. 14 is hosted by the Lockport Woman’s Club to benefit local charities.
Acclaimed scientist, innovator Dieter Gruen will speak Saturday at the Downers Grove Public Library fundraiser
Highlights of Fiesta en el Bicentennial Park include local artists, diverse food vendors and unique shops
The weekend also marks the Education Foundation of Downers Grove Grade School District 58′s 11th annual Oktoberfest, the foundation’s largest fundraiser.
Bryan Monk and four friends, including fully geared-up Dixon firefighter Sean Wagner, walked up and down 2,200 steps at Castle Rock State Park in Oregon on Wednesday to honor the New York firefighters who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
Alongside the 15th annual Jalopy Fest, Kendall County will feature the Widows Harvest music festival; a unique fundraiser open to women; and other activities.
This Joliet women’s organization began in 1889 when eight women assisted local residents with confidential financial assistance after they “experienced tragic events."
The year's Rotary Club of Joliet’s campaign kicks off Sept. 17. The past year's grant recipients were the Belmont Little League and the Alano Club, both in Joliet.
The Lockport Township High School 205 Foundation has announced the third annual Taste of Lockport event will be held Saturday, Sept. 21.
This indoor garage sale is for families who want to get rid of their gently used kids’ clothing (sizes depend on vendors, but usually newborn through grade school), maternity clothing, children’s books, games, toys, DVDs and/or children’s furniture.
For the third year in a row, Mickey Finn’s Brewery is hosting an outdoor cookout and concert to raise funds for the United Service Organizations (USO).
The Red Roses, a Chicago-based band that performs alternative and indie hits, will perform Friday evening at the Joliet Area Historical Museum as part of the Rooftop Music Series.
A bike ride fundraiser and a Fall Black Crow Festival are among several autumn events coming up in Kane County.
The Joliet Township High Schools Boosters’ 18th annual golf outing will begin at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Inwood Golf Course.
The Oregon United Methodist Church will hold its annual white elephant sale from Oct. 5-7 over the Autumn On Parade weekend.
A rock lineup launches the RISE Up Music Festival in McHenry, running Sept. 12 to 14, capped by two nights of country music stars.
The Joliet American Legion Band, along with Joliet Township High School Orchestra & Central Band, will perform Thursday at the 2024 season finale of "Concerts on the Hill."
Join UPM Raflactac, Al Morrison Baseball and Dixon-area businesses for a charity softball tournament benefitting Al Morrison Baseball and the Dixon Public Schools’ extracurricular activities fund.
Save-A-Pet is once again hosting its annual Fall Mum Sale, which kicked off Aug. 15, with online orders being taken through noon Sept. 6.
The United Way of Whiteside County invites community members to join in celebrating local impact and kicking off this year’s fundraising campaign at the annual Campaign celebration and luncheon.
Proceeds will go to local charities.
The Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its monthly breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at KayCee Hall, 506 W. Third St.
Tournament of Roses president Ed Morales will visit the Lincoln-Way community this weekend and tour all three high schools - Lincoln-Way East, Lincoln-Way Central and Lincoln-Way West.
The Bureau Valley community is rallying in support of Storm volleyball coach and alum Saige Barnett and her fiance, Hunter Oleson, who lost their Hoopole house to a fire on Sunday.
Steps for Strays is hosted by Granny Rose Animal Shelter and will feature a walk through the trails of Lowell Park, face painting, an owner-dog look-a-like contest, a best trick contest, informational tables from local pet-based businesses and more.
Texas Roadhouse in Joliet will team up with Joliet police to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois on Monday.
Golfers lined up for the start of the YSJ golf outing July 14, 2024, at Lost Nation Golf Club near Dixon. The outing raises money for Jessie’s Mile and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Sterling's Goodwill held a Stuff the Bus campaign Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, at its store, where it collected school supplies to help students start their year off right.
According to long-time Legion member Mike Wolber, the Legion this year used 60 bags of charcoal and grilled 920 birds, 300 at a time, to meet the demands of the public.
For 43 years, American Legion Post 296 in Sterling has been barbecuing chickens and offering the savory meal to locals. Monday, the club grilled up 920 birds for the annual fundraiser.
Tickets are now available for MorningStar Mission’s Culinary Caravan Progressive Dinner on Aug. 7, a fundraiser that benefits the Joliet mission’s work in Will County.
Sale dates are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, during the Harvest Fest all-town rummage sales.
Timber Lake Playhouse in Mount Carroll will celebrate its talented team of artists Saturday, Aug. 24, during the annual fundraising gala.
Association for Individual Development will host an “All Hallow’s Eve” benefit auction to raise money for individuals with developmental, behavioral and crisis needs across Kane, Kendall and other suburban counties.
Spend sometime outdoors for an evening of community and cocktails on Saturday, July 27 in Batavia.
The Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its monthly breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28, 2024
Proceeds will fund Sterling American Legion charities.
The Friends of the Geneva Public Library will host their annual used book sale, July 26-28, offering thousands of gently-used books in the library meeting room, 227 S. Seventh St., Geneva.
The Brenda Holzer Memorial Foundation and Portillo’s are teaming up to host a fundraising event from 5 to 8 p.m. on July 29 at the Portillo’s at 531 N. Randall Road in Batavia.
Oswego East High School senior Mark Chapas Jr. was the type of person who was willing to give a helping hand to everyone he met.
Proceeds from the 33rd Annual Silver Cross Charity Golf and Pickleball Classic fundraiser “benefit the greatest needs at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox," according to a news release from Silver cross.
Sterling Noon and Rock Falls Rotary clubs teamed up Monday for their annual Broil and Boil Lunch at Sterling Marketplace. Customers received a pork chop sandwich and two ears of corn to help fund programs for the Rotary clubs.
The tournament will feature teams from the Lena Thursday night slow-pitch softball league. Tournament game times will be 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Batavia area community members can raise funds that save the lives of pets in Kane County by participating in Anderson Humane’s Walk4Animals on Sept. 14.
The Sandwich VFW Post 1486 will sponsor a rib dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at 713 S. Main St.
The Brenda Holzer Memorial Foundation has raised thousands of dollars to go toward bettering the lives of disabled children and their families.
Time for Hope will host its annual Strike Out Pancreatic Cancer night with the Joliet Slammers at Duly Health and Care Field in Joliet on Saturday, July 20.