Dixon boy’s quick thinking helps grandpa after suffering a stroke
5-year-old Kamdyn was staying at his grandpa’s house when he suffered a stroke. Kamdyn stayed calm to get help for his immobile…
Inspiring 815
Cancer survivor using music to heal and connect the nation
After being diagnosed with throat cancer, Mark…
CDL instructor teaching road rules and life lessons
Larry Mein spent much of his life on the road and…
Illinois Realtors employee using her voice to create change throughout the Stateline
Neeley Erickson has lived most her life in the…
Rockford Community Market president says goodbye to Rockford after years of helping it grow
Tom Kress came to Rockford seven years ago and…
Martesha Brown using opportunity to be the voice of the Rockford community
Brown grew up in Rockford and is quickly building…
Rockford woman creating a positive impact in the community through Goodwill
Courtney Geiger has run Goodwill Northern…
Rockford woman’s feminine care packages create a nationwide impact
Heather Rothermel set out to make her daughter feel more comfortable about the changes she was going through and it ended up so much bigger than…
The Element delivering support to healthcare workers and local restaurants
ROCKFORD (WREX) — 10 years ago, The Element was created under a mission to help build a stable, healthy environment in downtown Rockford.The…
Pecatonica woman living in the moment as a teacher, newlywed and business owner
Emily Gottman has decided to hit the ground running in 2021 by starting her own interior decorating…
87-year-old puts the ‘rock’ in Rockford Habitat for Humanity
Ted Brolund spent 43 years in the manufacturing business before switching gears to building houses for people in…
Inspiring the 815: A year in review of the people making our home a better place
2020 was not the year we wanted, but it didn’t stop our community from coming together in so many ways to keep us standing…
Craft + Foster using candles to spread good vibes in the stateline
What started as a therapuetic hobby has led Chad and Melissa Burgess to a success business and outlet to help the community feel…
Auburn High School staff provide care by the crate full for families in need
Hosea Harris and Melinda Cattell took a special trip to delivery supplies to students and families struggling most through the pandemic.…
Rochelle letter carrier spurs massive donation for friend, Army Sergeant in Africa
Tommy Sprowl is stationed in Africa until April and his friend Peter Blassage wanted to send him a care package wich grew more than he ever thought…
Rockford kids learning to speak their minds and hearts through Lit Up
Lori Beach-Grass spent decades in the classroom but when her health forced her out, she found another way to connect with students.…
Roscoe woman inspired by sister’s struggles to help Rockford Family Peace Center
Petrea Meier found a way to secure funds for a cause near and dear to her heart. Raising money for a place helping survivors like her sister.…