by FNWIL | Jan 8, 2026 | funds, Scholarships, Stronger Together
Freeport, Illinois — January 8, 2026 — The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is proud to announce the establishment of the Terry and Bonnie Sueltman Scholarship Fund, a new scholarship created to support Freeport High School graduates as they pursue higher education....
by FNWIL | Nov 11, 2025 | Civic Leadership, Community Development, Community Foundation Week, Stronger Together
As we look toward the next few years, we find ourselves filled with both deep gratitude for your unwavering support and tremendous excitement for what lies ahead for our Northwest Illinois communities. Your generosity has allowed us to be keepers of hope and builders...
by FNWIL | Sep 25, 2025 | Featured Stories, Northwest Illinois CEO
Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program In an effort to keep young people in the area for workforce, entreprenurial enterprises and the overall business growth of Freeport, our local business community has partnered with Freeport High School (beginning in the...
by FNWIL | Sep 3, 2025 | Board of Directors, Featured Stories, Our Team
The past couple of years have been a time of reflection and strategic thinking for The Foundation for Northwest Illinois. As part of that reflection and strategic movement forward, we are proud to announce promotions and title changes. “I am so proud to have such a...
by FNWIL | Aug 4, 2025 | Emergency Response Fund, Featured Stories, funds, News, Stronger Together
Community Foundations play a critical role in disaster response and recovery by channeling resources to affected areas and working with local nonprofits to address community needs. The Emergency Response Fund at The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is ready and...