FNWIL, Author at The Foundation for Northwest Illinois

Foundations on the Hill

by FNWIL | Mar 10, 2025 | FOTH2025, Foundations on the Hill, HB801 / SB317

It was recently my honor to represent Northwest Illinois as one of 370 foundation and nonprofit delegates, including 25 from Illinois, recently at Foundations on the Hill 2025 (#FOTH2025). While there, I participated in meetings with Senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick...

The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Announces 2025 Gala Co-Chairs

by FNWIL | Jan 2, 2025 | Events, Gatsby Gala, Jane Addams Legacy Fund, News, Press Release

FREEPORT, IL (January 2, 2025) — The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is pleased to announce that local businesswoman Doreen O’Brien of Big O’s on the Hollow and attorney Bridget Trainor of Elliott, Trainor & Weller, P.C., are serving as the 2025...

We Are Much Stronger, Together.

by FNWIL | Nov 12, 2024 | 815Thrive, Stronger Together

Autumn is in the air in northwest Illinois. There’s a chill to the winds that blow, the days are getting shorter, and the leaves are now steadily drifting downward. And, like all the other creatures around us, we are also starting to prepare for a bit of a winter...

Cocktails for a Cause at Mousie’s on the BLVD

by FNWIL | Oct 25, 2024 | Events, Featured Stories

Join us this evening, October 25th at 5 PM, to learn more about the work of The Foundation for Northwest Illinois! We are “hijacking” happy hour so come out with your friends and enjoy some great cocktails including the “Lady Jane” created for...

Foundation CEO Appointed to Commission on Poverty Elimination & Economic Stability

by FNWIL | Aug 29, 2024 | Featured Stories, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (PDF)Contact: Sarah Flashing-ClowPhone: (815) 801-3035 (o) (815) 618-8808 (c)Email: sarah@fornwil.org To better inform policymakers on the root causes of poverty and economic insecurity in northwest Illinois, CEO Michelle DeHaven Quast of The...