The Oregon Lions Club recently heard a presentation on the After Teen Lounge in Oregon and made a donation to the organization.

The Dixon Ag FFA Alumni and Support Group is expressing gratitude to several agricultural partners for their contributions that support the Dixon ag plots.

The 10-week program will run through Aug. 5, with meal distribution taking place each Wednesday. Each child will receive three free grab-and-go meals per week to help provide food access during the summer months.

The donation will be used for a veterans memorial at the Northwestern Steel and Wire Park.

The Red, White, & Blue Ball on June 27 at Loveland Community House in Dixon will be an evening of patriotism, music, and community held in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and in support of the Wounded Warrior Project.

Bob and Janet Palkion of Joliet have fostered more than 30 children, adopted three of those fosters and serve the foster community in multiple ways, despite their own health challenges.

The United Way of Lee County held its 2025 campaign celebration Tuesday in Dixon to wrap up its donation year.

Disciples United Methodist Church in Mt. Morris is partnering with Midwest Mission to host a used/new school supplies collection drive.

United Way of Lee County wrapped up its 2025 campaign year with a celebration lunch Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The organization raised $419,417 in donations during its fundraising year.

The Dixon Historic Theatre will host a gala in June for its Encore Capital Campaign to help the theater replace and repair some of its oldest infrastructure, including the main floor seats, the terrazzo floors and the marquee on the west side of the building.

The Lake County Health Department is now in its second year of Operation Dropbox, a donation drive dedicated to supporting more than 3,000 veterans and their families.

The $18,500 scholarship is the largest Dixon High School scholarship presented by a Dixon-area organization.

Letter carriers across Dixon will collect non-perishable food donations on Saturday, May 9, as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, an annual effort to combat food insecurity in communities nationwide.

The grant provides an opportunity for the Sublette and Amboy communities to double their impact for Amboy Community Unit High School students attending Sauk Valley Community College.

The menu will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee for a donation to the fire department. Donations will be used to provide and maintain proper equipment and tools to perform the services the fire department provides to Morrison and surrounding areas.

United Way of Lee County is inviting community members to take part in a drive-thru community pasta drive on Friday, May 8, to help support local children through its upcoming Summer Eats meal program.

The Millie Moo Foundation in Hillsdale has been selected as the first-place recipient of the ninth annual Sterling Federal Bank Charity Challenge, earning the top award of $20,000 to support pediatric cancer families and fund agricultural scholarships.

The Minooka QuikTrip features QT Kitchens, which offers a wide selection of grab-and-go items and made-to-order items.

The Utica Knights of Columbus dontated $2,500 to the Illinois Valley Food Pantry on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 in Peru.

Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois delivers more than 1.1 million meals annually to older adults across suburban Cook, Grundy, Kendall, and Will counties, the organization said.

The Sauk Valley College Foundation has announced a $50,000 gift from longtime supporter Linda Giesen to benefit the college’s Impact Program, an initiative expanding access to higher education while strengthening the region’s future workforce.

The Forreston FFA Chapter recently announced the success of its newly implemented “Harvest for All” program, an initiative designed to give back to the local community while promoting service, leadership and agricultural awareness among its members.

A fundraising organization has been established to aid Aroma Township residents impacted by the March 10 tornado, with a fundraising event set to take place from 5-11 p.m. May 30 at the Knights of Columbus.

The investment, announced Thursday, advances the campaign to 40% of its fundraising goal.

The Dixon Fire Department will hold its blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. May 4 at the fire department garage.

Liquor ‘n’ Wine in Rochelle presented a $2,500 donation April 21 to the Rochelle Area Community Foundation as part of a 10-year, $25,000 total pledge to support Rochelle-area nonprofits and organizations.

The 8,700-square-foot, accessible and inclusive playground will provide all the traditional playground toys, including swings, climbing toys, a slide and a seesaw.

The 100+ Women Who Care of Ogle County met at the Lincoln Arts Center in Rochelle on April 16 and voted to donate $11,700 to the Polo Area Community Theater.

As part of its 80th anniversary celebration, Woods Equipment of Oregon is making financial contributions to agriculture programs at six universities and three local organizations across the Midwest.

Officers will be in the restaurant, in the drive-thru and on the rooftop asking for donations to support Special Olympics of Illinois.

Proceeds from the annual Childerguild Ball, gift shop sales and club donations made the donation to the New Lenox hospital possible.

Over 100 seventh grade students from Byron Middle School recently completed a community service project.

Five members of the Dixon High School Scholastic Bowl Team will travel to Washington, D.C., to take part in the three-day World Affairs Council national tournament from April 26-28.

Floyd J. Tilton VFW Post 3878 of Rochelle presented a $2,500 check April 13 to the David Crawford Foundation.

Food Truck Mondays, a monthly event featuring regional food trucks in downtown Amboy, kicks off from 4-8 p.m. Monday in the Depot Museum parking lot in downtown Amboy.

The Oregon Lions Club recently donated $500 to the Chana Education Center.

Sterling Main Street is excited to kick off a season of engines, entertainment and community connection with the Sterling Main Street Car Show on Sunday, May 3, at the Sterling Marketplace in the city’s downtown.

Lake County Sheriff’s K9 Enzo will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc.

Perpetual care includes mowing, weed control, tree and monument maintenance and winter snow issues.

The Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H club recently received a donation from Kiwanis Golden K of Rochelle.

The Fox Valley Family YMCA in Plano recently received a boost for its youth development programs.

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.

FACE (Fulton Association for Community Enrichment) has announced the 2026 grant application season will begin April 15 and extend to a May 31 deadline.

CHS Rochelle recently donated $6,250 to the Ogle-Lee Fire Protection District to assist in the purchase of new battery-operated rescue tools.

Two Lake Sheriff’s K9s have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc.

A local plastic bottle cap recycling program has reached milestones of 6,584 pounds of caps collected and 31 items installed locally after being made from the recycled plastic, Dennis Swinton of the Rochelle Kiwanis Golden K Club said March 26.

Ken Nelson Auto Group is partnering with the Chevrolet Youth Baseball & Softball program to provide new equipment and a monetary donation to Al Morrison Baseball in Dixon.

A Night of Jazz concert fundraiser will bring a jazz quintet to Dixon and benefit music scholarships for Sauk Valley youths.

The Collaborative PE Program is designed to provide meaningful physical education experiences for students with a wide range of abilities.

Barrington Area Democrats and Indivisible Barrington Area will host a “No Kings” Rally and Community March from 10 to 11 a.m. March 28 beginning at the Barrington Metra Train Station, 128 S Wool St, Barrington.