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Spring ArtScene 2026

Spring ArtScene 2026

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) invites you to experience creativity, connection, and local history at this year’s Spring ArtScene at CFNIL. Visitors are welcome to explore a special exhibition featuring incredible works of art created by artists in Project Art—a program of The Arc of Winnebago, Boone, and Ogle Counties.

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Scholarship Awards Night

Scholarship Awards Night 2026

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois invites you to join us for our annual Scholarship Awards Night on June 16, 2026, an evening dedicated to celebrating the achievements of local students and the generosity that helps make their educational journeys possible.

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CFNIL is Hiring

Come Join the CFNIL Team!

CFNIL is hiring an In Youth We Trust Liaison.

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Marshall Middle School

Marion L. Bates Grants Awarded to Teachers

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is proud to announce the latest recipients of grants from the Marion L. Bates Endowment Fund for Faculty Enrichment. This fund supports educators within Rockford Public School District #205 by providing resources to further their intellectual development, enhance classroom experiences, and pursue innovative educational opportunities.

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