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.

Proceeds from the event go to fund small grants to local agencies that support Zonta’s mission to build a better world for women and girls.

A pancake breakfast to raise funds for the Honor Flight will be from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Dixon VFW.

Morrison Lions Club members are taking orders for roses to be delivered on Good Friday, April 3.

Sterling Main Street has announced the launch of its 2026 annual Partnership Campaign, inviting businesses and individuals to invest in the continued growth and vibrancy of downtown Sterling.

The CGH Health Foundation partnered with the Erie-Prophetstown girls basketball program for the inaugural “Hoops for Heart” event Jan. 22 at the Erie High School gym.

The event honors the memory of former Joliet East and Joliet Central wrestling coach Pat O’Connell, who passed away from lung cancer in 2019.

Millbrook United Methodist Church will hosts its annual all-you-can-eat country breakfast and homemade bakery.

Participants took the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Huskie Stadium at NIU in DeKalb to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois

Participants braved chilly weather to take the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026,at Huskie Stadium at Northern Illinois University to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois.

With $39,000 yet to be raised, the Dixon Park District is seeking contributions.

The Forreston FFA Alumni will host the 38th annual Farm Toy and Craft Show on Saturday, March 14, at Forreston Junior/Senior High School in Forreston.

Dixon Knights of Columbus Council 690 will host its monthly breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at KayCee Hall, 506 W. Third St.

The Amboy City Council learned the details of a fundraising campaign Monday that could pay the bill for Amboy High School students to attend Sauk Valley Community College. 

Foundation for Focus House will hold its 25th annual spaghetti fundraiser April 15. The event will include lunch delivery and drive-thru.

Wheaton College looked “Faithfully Forward” when school leaders set a new bar for the aptly named fundraising campaign

The Kiwanis Club of Oswego and Oswego East Band Boosters are joining together to host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast fundraiser.

The event is from 4:30-7 p.m., with dine-in and carry-out meals available.

The Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club helped the Leaf River Lions Club with their pizza fundraiser on Jan. 29.

This adults-only event offers participants the chance to enjoy a lively night out while supporting programs that strengthen education, health, and financial stability throughout Lee County.

The fundraiser will begin at 6 p.m. May 1 in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling. The evening will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and Kentucky Derby-themed games and activities.

Hope United Methodist Church will host the 110th chicken noodle dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at 2506 Caton Farm Road in Joliet.

This year’s theme is “A Night in Emerald City” and will held at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 6 at Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive.

Shorewood HUGS annual chocolate ball supports the grassroots nonprofit's HUGS & Wishes program. to date, Shorewood HUGS has fulfilled more than 1,400 wishes.

Dixon Public Schools' annual fundraiser, The Stupor Bowl, was back in action Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.