Aurora, IL|News|
Support Little Libraries On Giving Tuesday: Fox Valley United Way
Each $20 donation would put five books into the organization's "Little Libraries" as part of its push to prepare kids for kindergarten.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Literacy Center Hoping To Raise $10K On Giving Tuesday
A $100 donation would allow the Dominican Literacy Center to buy books and tutor a student for a full year.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Community Invited To Clean Up Palatine During 'Trashy Tuesday'
​A Palatine neighbor invites community members to take part in a trash clean up she's hosting Dec. 1.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Fire District Is Collecting Toys For Christmas
Donations are due by Dec. 6.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
St. Joseph Catholic Church's Food Pantry Open Sundays
St. Joseph Catholic Church's food pantry, at 112 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Libertyville, is now open on Sundays.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Joliet Fire Department's Toys For Tots Still Taking Donations
If you have not made your donation of toys to the Joliet Fire Department, there's still a few days left.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago-Naperville Donates Turkeys
The turkeys were donated to firefighters and other community service leaders throughout the area.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
From 500 Meals Per Week To 13,000: Non-Profit Serves Needy
The Roberti Community House in Waukegan recently had two tents, set up to distribute meals, downed during storms.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Toy Collection A Go Despite Palatine Pub Crawl Cancellation
The "Mike and Paul Pub Crawl"​ was canceled due to the pandemic, but toys can still be brought to the American Legion Post 690 parking lot.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Group Helps Parents Deal With Kids' Anxiety
Virtual event set for Dec. 2 to give tips to parents. It is hosted by the Elmhurst Youth Commission.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Elmhurst Fire Department Holds Toy Drive
The drive is set to benefit children at Elmhurst Hospital.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Library Hosts Veterans Drive
The drive will run from Nov. 23 to Dec. 18.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Palatine Laundromat Reopens; Fitness Studio Adds Virtual Workouts
Two Palatine businesses provide updates and new services for customers across the area.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage County Sheriff's Office To Dole Out 1K Turkey Dinners
The turkey dinners will be distributed to food pantries and local seniors for Thanksgiving.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Deerfield, IL|News|
Toys For Tots Collection Begins In Deerfield
Collection bins are located in the lobby of the Deerfield Police Station and Deerfield Village Hall.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Northbrook Park District Collecting Gifts For Youth Services
Items can be dropped off at the Northbrook Sports Center through Friday.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Mobile Pantry To Feed 250 Families Wednesday In Plainfield
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is set to host a pop-up pantry Wednesday evening at St. Mary Immaculate Parish.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Harvest Week Drive Supports Holiday Needs For Community Pantry
Harvest Week is being celebrated across the area to collect items needed at West Suburban Community Pantry for neighbors in need.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Honors Carter Schott With Community Pride Award
The Orland Village board awarded Sandburg student Carter Schott the "Community Pride" for his dedication to rise above physical challenges.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
Palatine Malt Shoppe Pushes To Stay Afloat
Here's what Daisy's Malt Shoppe is doing now after the first wave of the coronavirus took a massive toll on the business over the summer.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Elgin, IL|News|
Pop-Up Pantry To Feed 1,500 Families Saturday In Elgin
The Northern Illinois Food Bank is set to host a pop-up pantry Saturday morning at Elgin Community College.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Calvary Assembly of Chicago Heights To Host Food Pantry Event
The Calvary Assembly of Chicago Heights is having their food pantry event on Tuesday. All foods will be distributed to those in need.
Yasmeen Sheikah, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Virtual ‘Foodie 5K’ To Help Northern IL Food Bank Feed Thousands
The Northern Illinois Food Bank can provide $200 worth of groceries to its network of pantries for each person who registers.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man's Man Cave Helps Raise $500K In 5 Years For Charities
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Hundreds of Cars Line Up For Drive-Thru Food Pantry In Alsip
Worth Township and Food For Hope hand out 588 boxes of meat, dairy and produce to residents affected by COVID-19 health crisis.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Fire District Collects Toys For Tots
Area residents can drop off new, unwrapped toys at each of the four fire stations. Collection dates run through Dec. 2.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Senior Gathers Donations For TLC Animal Shelter
The Lockport teen, with the help of neighbors, was able to donate nearly $600 worth of cleaning supplies, toys, dog treats and cat treats.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Hills Chamber Organizing Food Drive For Elsie's Pantry
Hills Chamber of Commerce is accepting nonperishable food items at a contactless food drive on Nov. 18 for Elsie's Pantry.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Volunteers Collecting Personal Care Items For Homeless Vets
Volunteers will be collecting personal care items for homeless veterans served by Hines VA Hospital this Saturday, Nov. 14, at Yukich Field.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Coat Drive To Help Kids, Adults Leaving Kane Co. Jails In Winter
Two local organizations will collect winter clothing Saturday to support people leaving the Kane County jail and juvenile detention center.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
GoFundMe Set Up For 5-Year-Old Beau Dowling's Second Cancer Fight
Beau's Battle Buddies GoFundMe has been activated to support the Dowling family as the Beverly boy faces a second cancer fight.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Shorewood, IL|News|
Zivalich Family House Fire: Neighbors Create GoFundMe
Saturday's fire in Shorewood along the 800 block of Phelps Lane destroyed the two-story home of Chris and Mary Zivalich.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Drive-By Food Drop Planned Thursday At Worth Township
Worth Township will host an emergency food distribution event this Thursday, Nov. 12.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Palos Park Police Cadets Kick Off Holiday Food Drive
Police cadets are collecting non-perishable food items Nov 11 through Jan. 1 for the Palos Township Food Pantry.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
