October brings us to World Polio Day on October 24 and Rotary’s commitment to End Polio Now. Because Rotarians and our partners refused to give up, we are closer than ever to a polio-free world. Now is the time to help finish the fight.
Putnam County Rotary hosted its annual Road Apple Bingo event on Saturday September 26 during the local apple orchard's fall family event. District Governor Tina Curtis and husband Chip were on hand for the fundraiser in which a pony is paraded back and forth across a grid of 500 squares, until favoring one winning square with his first road apple of the day!
Join Sycamore Rotaract on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at The Regale Event Center in Sycamore. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. Tables are $200 for 8-10 people, with eight drink tickets included. Whole tables only; individual seats are not sold. Reserve your table by October 14. Door sales are available only if space remains.
The Rotary Club of Rock Island, in partnership with the Rock Island Kiwanis Club, hosted the annual State of the Schools Address featuring Dr. Sharon Williams, Superintendent of the Rock Island-Milan School District, on Tuesday, September 8, at the Quad City Botanical Center. Rotary members, Kiwanis members, school board members, district staff, community members, and the media attended this informative update. During the presentation, Dr. Williams provided an overview of the current state of the Rock Island-Milan School District, highlighted recent accomplishments, and discussed ongoing initiatives.
Over a year ago the members of Ottawa’s Sunrise Rotary began working on a global grant by partnering with the Rotary Club of Kabarole, Uganda. The grant is now fully funded at $120,424.76 and creating life changing opportunities for the farmers in the area of Kahunge and Rukunyu, Uganda.
A statewide recognition of Rotary’s commitment to a polio-free world
Rotary’s commitment to ending polio received an important recognition in Illinois, where October 24 has officially been designated World Polio Day. A certificate recognizing October 24 as World Polio Day has been signed by the Governor of Illinois, helping bring greater awareness to the global effort to eradicate polio.
