The Optimist Club of Sterling will host a “Decades of Disney” trivia night on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, to benefit area youths by providing scholarships and activities.

It is time for a brain-busting, pizza-loving fundraiser. Timber Lake Playhouse is looking for people ready to show off their smarts, bring friends, form a dream team and join TLP at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at Manny’s Pizza, 211 Main St. in Savanna.

Save-A-Pet is pleased to announce its upcoming Comedy Night on Oct. 18 at American Place Casino in Waukegan.

After raising a total of $36,540 for various local nonprofits over eight events since its inception in 2023, Small Business Bingo will return to Rochelle with two events in November and December, event organizer and AP Massage Therapy owner Ashley Patrick said Oct. 13, 2025.

Oct. 17, 2025, marks the date of the annual Oregon Woman’s Club card party. All proceeds go to Winning Wheels rehabilitation facility in Prophetstown.

A euchre tournament will be Oct. 25 at Sun Retreats Rock River, 3333 290th St., Hillsdale. Doors open at 4 p.m., cards start at 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

Following the dinner, the Morrison-Fulton varsity football game will kick off at 7 p.m. at Morrison High School’s E.M. “Bud” Cole Field.

The Stan Borgman gym at Fulton High School was filled with pink Tuesday night, Oct. 7, 2025, as the Steamers volleyball team hosted Eastland in the annual “Volley for the Cure” matchup.

Two Small Business Bingo events will be held this year at Flight Deck Bar & Grill at 1207 W. Gurler Road in Rochelle to benefit area nonprofits.

The Downers Grove Public Library Foundation raised more than $10,000 at its “Art After Dark” fundraiser on Oct. 4.

This holiday season, Prescott Brothers Ford in Rochelle, together with 102.3 The Coyote and Superhits 93.5, is proud to once again host its annual 2-Ton Food Drive on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, benefiting the Rochelle Christian Food Pantry.

Local Rotarians invite residents to participate in the 10th annual End Polio Now Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The walk begins at 9 a.m. at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.

Think pink and ready those vocal cords: Oct. 10-11 at the McHenry Outdoor Theater will be all about making some joyful noise on behalf of breast cancer awareness.

The Ogle County Democrats held their 27th annual Fall Fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, at Historic Stronghold Castle Conference Center.

Lantern Pizza in Downers Grove will hold a series of fall fundraisers in partnership with Downers Grove schools

The Rochelle Police and Fire departments squared off in a Battle of the Badges charity volleyball game at Flight Deck Bar & Grill on Oct. 4, 2025. The event raised $1,100 that was donated to Focus House.

The Rochelle Lions Club will be conducting their 2025 Candy Day fundraising event on Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11.

The Plano Methodist Church is participating in this year’s Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.

Mark your calendar now for the Joliet Public Library fall book sale. Expect to find hardcovers, paperbacks, audiobooks, movies, and music.

Morrison Park & Rec is playing host to Nightmare on High Street 3K Run/Walk and a disc golf glow in the dark tournament on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

The Rochelle Police Department has launched its Pink Patch Project fundraiser in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Tammy Kovacs, the late mother of RPD Officer Ryan Kovacs.

The Lake County Forest Preserves is holding its popular OAKtober Celebration: Native Tree & Shrub Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville.

The American Legion of Dixon will serve roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, vegetable, salad and dessert Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

The cost will be $15 per meal with all proceeds going to the church’s building fund,

Annual event is a fundraiser for the Village of Progress in Oregon.

Event was held to help dogs find forever homes.

In the United States, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The Stillman Valley High School National Honor Society would like to support those who have been affected by the disease.

Two hundred and 50 bicyclists hit the roads in Ogle County on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, for the 10th annual TOSOC (Tour of Scenic Ogle County), an annual fundraiser for the Village of Progress.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District is preparing to host its first ever 5K walk/run to raise funds for new equipment purchases.

The Byron Women’s Club invites you to join in the fun Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 for Fiesta Nachos & Bingo.

As part of the ZERO Peaks Challenge, Carrie DeFuss – a nurse practitioner and “longtime advocate for prostate cancer patients” – will climb thousands of feet in elevation along ancient Inca pathways and tackle the rugged Andes mountains.

Yorktoberfest was two days of fun, food, beer, live music, and activities for the whole family down at Riverfront Park in Yorkville on Saturday and Sunday. The event was put on by the Kiwanis Club of Yorkville.

The Rochelle Township High School Education Foundation will host its second annual trivia night Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at Rochelle VFW Post 3878.

The second annual block party between the Dement Town Tavern and The Pup House in Dixon takes place from 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, at Sixth Street and Depot Avenue, and 527 Depot Ave.

For a free-will donation, the all-you-can-eat breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, biscuits and gravy, and crepes.

The Vernon Hills community is coming together for Lilley’s Beanies of Bravery Family Event, scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at Deerpath Park, 24 Warrington Road.

The Downers Grove Public Library's art collection will be on display during "Art After Dark," the Downers Grove Public Library Foundation's annual fundraiser, which will be held Oct. 4

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers will host its annual Corn Fest 5K on Saturday, Sept. 27, as part of the Grundy County Corn Festival.

Forrestville Valley Youth Network is hosting its annual auction. The auction will run from Sept. 22-Oct. 2.

Participants will enjoy an evening of dining at Tom Kelly’s Chophouse, Gatto’s Italian Restaurant and Bar, Hog Wild and JBD White Horse Inn in New Lenox area.

Proceeds benefit the preservation of Schmuhl School in New Lenox Township and ongoing student programs held at the school,

The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, coleslaw and homemade pies.

The Oregon Lions Club annual drawdown event was Sept. 11, 2025. Grand prize winner Chuck Shaffner took home $1,000 cash. Jan Conkrite won $100 cash.

A limited selection of gently used evening bags, designer bags, and jewelry boxes will also be available. The White Oak Library District has branches in Crest Hill, Lockport and Romeoville.

CROP Hunger Walks during October will support local food pantries

The Kankakee County Museum's upcoming event brings together a renown pianist with local and regional musicians for "A Little Night Music with David Lahm" on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.

Trinity Services began in 1950 when a group of parents started a school for their children, who had developmental disabilities and no options for education. By 2017, Trinity Services had become a statewide organization with 1,200 employees and a $56 million budget.

The Next Picture Show will host its fourth annual Wine Tasting Gala at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, in the main gallery at 113 W. First St. in downtown Dixon.

For the past six years, Manteno resident Jake Smith has been walking with purpose.

Pups and their owners, along with high school students, ran or walked to help a local animal shelter.