SwedishAmerican nurse named emerging leader in Illinois healthcare
Terese Knake changed her life complete to pursue nursing after felling something was missing her…
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Biker group donates to animal rescue shelters in honor of one of their own
Chosen Crue formed close to three years ago and is building a base of helping the community. Most recently, in memory of the wife of the group’s vice…
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Battle Buds: Shannon and Soldier working together to help people with post traumatic stress
Shannon Becker and her service dog soldier have been by each others side for years helping spread awareness for post traumatic…
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Pair of 90-year-old pianists enriching ears at Chapelwood Community Church
Ila Belle and Shirley have manned the pianos at Chapelwood for 30 plus years, connecting to people through their music and their…
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Roscoe teens mow 100 yards for people unable to do it themselves
ROSCOE (WREX) — Mowing the lawn is a task as old as time.Most kids had to go out per their parents request and cut the grass, maybe getting a…
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Rockford man using his journey as an amputee to help others adjust to their new lives
Ray Matlock lost his leg at a young age due to cancer but he’s turned that challenge into a way to help others dealing with the same…
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Ogle County Sheriff’s officer recognized for decades of serving in and out of uniform
Jason Ketter has served our community as a first responder for over 20 years and spent much of that time giving back to the people of…
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Food pantry volunteer coordinator forgoes retirement to continue helping, educating people in need
Rockford native Jim McFarlane is happy to help the hundreds of volunteers provide for families in need at the Rock River Valley Pantry.…
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Rockford man bringing the community together through food, kids and culture
Manuel Salgado decided years ago he was going to use whatever life he had left to make his hometown a better more accepting place to…
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McIntosh Elementary principal prepares to retire after 50 years of enlightening students
Al Gagliano is preparing to leave the world of education but he leaves behind half a century of compassion for teachers and students in…
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