Space is limited and registration required. Forest Preserve District volunteer morning programs are held from 9 a.m. to noon and are for ages 10 and older.

Hollywood Casino Joliet’s Gala Giveaway is valued at $60,000.

The Kiwanis Club of Joliet swore in new officers this month as it prepares for its 106th year in the community.

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

During the ceremony, volunteers will lay remembrance wreaths on the graves of over 150 veterans while saying each veteran’s name aloud.

Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club members donated some nonperishable food and a check to Loaves and Fish Food Pantry.

Four years after Sauk Valley Community College launched its earned-tuition program, the community is noticing its impact on volunteerism.

Students taking part in Sauk Valley Community College's Impact Program volunteered to prepare and box food Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, for the Path to the Future program.

The city of Rock Falls is excited to kick off the sixth annual holiday light display Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Centennial Park.

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

United Way of Whiteside County is launching an emergency weekend meals program beginning Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, to support school-age children affected by the ongoing SNAP benefit pause.

Marine veteran Steve Schuler, 77, of Peotone considers his current service with the memorial squads in Elwood and Wilmington as part of his overall service to the United States.

The group promotes and advances the welfare of Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet by hosting fundraising events.

Associates from the Dixon Walmart recently dedicated time and energy to support the Hope Cancer Wellness Center at 1637 Plock Drive in Dixon.

Dixon Public Schools is searching for its next superintendent and is looking for community volunteers to help in the selection process. Want to help choose the best candidate? Here's how you can get involved.

Lee County volunteers were recognized at the 2025 University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Conference for their outstanding contributions to projects such as the Lee County Jr. Garden and Kids in the Kitchen program.

Volunteers can help maintain lakes and creeks at Will County forest preserves during a the National Public Lands Day observation on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Dozens of volunteers spent Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, cleaning and supporting a number of sites as part of the United Way of Lee County & United Way of Ogle County's Day of Caring.

The honorees include two groups from Franklin Grove and Dixon recognized for their vital roles in conserving and maintaining Franklin Creek State Natural Area.

In art imitating life, a new mural coming to Batavia will tout “A City of Good Energy,” and community members are invited to help paint the south wall of The Comedy Vault.

Tim Carlin now is a member of the Joliet Certified Emergency Response Team, a corps of volunteers trained and ready to help when disaster strikes.

This annual half-day volunteer extravaganza will bring together friends, families, coworkers and neighbors to complete more than 20 service projects across Lee and Ogle counties.

The new Joliet Certified Emergency Response Team is developing a group of bilingual members to reach out to Spanish-speaking residents.

WCC is hosting a coffee for new volunteers at 2:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the center, 111 10th Ave., Fulton.

Camp MOSH, a week-long volunteer service camp from Maternity BVM parish, got busy last week helping those in need around the Kankakee County community.

In the past week, American Red Cross volunteers responded to 29 home fires across suburban Chicago communities – including Joliet and Crest Hill – providing support to 145 people.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County offers a range of opportunities that allow volunteers to contribute their time, energy and skills at various programs.

Gathering with family and friends at the Montgomery Village Hall, the Volunteer of the Year Recognition was about sharing a special moment to give back to the seven individuals and one nonprofit who have provided so much to the community.

The Bicentennial Bluffs Neighborhood Association in Joliet will hold its a annual spring community cleanup. Volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church gym.

Joliet's new Certified Emergency Response Team starts with 28 volunteers from various walks of life ready to stop in when first responders need help.

ShareFest Will County will be offering a free food drive-thru service on Saturday, for pre-registered attendees. Volunteers needed.

The recipients of the Volunteer of the Year Awards will be honored and receive recognition by the Village of Montgomery Board, at the Monday, June 23 meeting at Village Hall.

More than 170 volunteers responded to the United Ways "Day of Action" in assisting on 14 community projects in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.

Concerns over rising food prices and food security have sparked a strong interest in home gardening. Community gardens sold out spaces early this year.

Anyone with items needing repair should come out to Joliet Junior College's free Repair Cafe Saturday in Romoeoville.

March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month. The National Weather Service is looking for people interested in weather who are willing to volunteer for their community as trained storm spotters.

A severe weather spotter training presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. March 19 to teach Grundy County volunteers how to help warn the community of dangerous storms.

The Friends of Sunny Hill, a not-for-profit group of volunteers, has been supporting programs at the Will County-owned and operated Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet for 35 years.

The city of Joliet has been holding meetings this week with any residents interested in joining the Community Emergency Response Team to create corps of volunteers to help in emergencies and big events.

City of Joliet looks to create team of volunteers to help neighbors in emergency situations as needed.

The 17th annual Joliet-Area MLK Day of Service will take place on Jan. 20 and will include volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Joliet is proposing the establishment of a citizen advisory committee to assist the City Council in developing the city’s comprehensive plan. The ordinance will be presented at Tuesday’s regular council meeting.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County is seeking participants for its volunteer morning program, gathering seeds for future restoration efforts or clearing brush to give native plants room to grow.

Clara Harris retiring from volunteer organization after 30 years of service.

Thirty was the magic number for Clara Harris, as the long-time volunteer for Dixon Habitat for Humanity calls it quits after 30 years and 30 houses.

Tom Bolek of Shorewood will discuss the VIP Service Dog Foundation on "The Drew Barrymore Show" on Monday.

The village of Plainfield recently dedication its new Emergency Management Agency building as the John J. Konopek Jr. Plainfield Emergency Management Agency Center, a 15,000-square-foot facility located at 14805 S. Wood Farm Road.

Elina Triantou of Renaissance Center Banquets in Joliet, said the goal was to “bring together non-profits and celebrate the outstanding efforts of those who have made a difference.”

The Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves in Will and Grundy counties has received $99,439.56 from the state of Illinois for a program aimed at removing invasive species at local sites.

Over 100 volunteers are expected to turn out for the annual Saluting Branches event at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Thursday, to assist in cleaning up the military cemetery and plant new trees.