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Richard Drogosz: In Memoriam

by FNWIL | Oct 5, 2023 | Board of Directors, Featured Fund, Featured Stories, Legacy

Richard “Dick” Joseph Drogosz, 84, of Freeport, IL passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023 at Ascension Living Saint Joseph Village with his family by his side. He was born March 18, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of Francis and Estelle (Matuch) Drogosz....

Press Release: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Joins Compeer Financial in Rural Collaboration Project

by FNWIL | Sep 6, 2023 | Featured Stories, News, Press Release, Rural Vitality

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sarah Flashing-ClowPhone: (815) 801-3035 (o) (815) 618-8808 (c)Email: sarah@fornwil.org [FREEPORT, IL – August 21, 2023] – The Foundation for Northwest Illinois (FNWIL) is partnering with Compeer Financial on the Rural Collaboration...

Press Release: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Partners with MasterClass to Provide Educational Resources to Nonprofit Organizations in Northwest Illinois

by FNWIL | Aug 23, 2023 | Featured Stories, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Sarah Flashing-ClowPhone: (815) 618-8808 (c)Email: sarah@fornwil.org [FREEPORT, IL – August 23, 2023] – The Foundation for Northwest Illinois (FNWIL) has proudly partnered with MasterClass, offering no-cost annual memberships to their...

Happy 815 Day, Northwest Illinois!

by FNWIL | Aug 15, 2023 | #815Day, #815thrive, Featured Stories, News, Press Release

Today is a great opportunity to celebrate all that is unique and wonderful about our region: The 815. Reaching from the far northwest corner or our State where Illinois touches the Iowa and Wisconsin borders, hugging the greater Chicago market, and ending just above...

Bridges to the Future Gala: Recap

by FNWIL | Aug 9, 2023 | Bridges to the Future, Craig Wilson Ecological Stewardship Award, Events, Featured Stories, Matt A. Marvin Community Impact Award, Press Release

On August 3, guests celebrated the service of nonprofit organizations and the generosity of those who support those organizations throughout Northwest Illinois. Emcee’d by WIFR’s Chief Meteorologist, Mark Henderson, guests enjoyed a beautiful evening of...

Press Release: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois Celebrates Area Leaders for Commitment to Region at Upcoming Gala

by FNWIL | Jul 26, 2023 | Bridges to the Future, Craig Wilson Ecological Stewardship Award, Events, Featured Stories, Matt A. Marvin Community Impact Award, News, Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Flashing-Clow Phone: (815) 618-8808 (c) Email: sarah@fornwil.org [FREEPORT, IL – July 26, 2023] – The Foundation for Northwest Illinois is hosting the 2nd Annual Bridges to the Future Gala on August 3, celebrating the vital work...