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…
Battle Buds: Shannon and Soldier working together to help people with post traumatic stress
Shannon Becker and her service dog soldier have…
Pair of 90-year-old pianists enriching ears at Chapelwood Community Church
Ila Belle and Shirley have manned the pianos at…
Roscoe teens mow 100 yards for people unable to do it themselves
ROSCOE (WREX) — Mowing the lawn is a task as…
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…
Ogle County Sheriff’s officer recognized for decades of serving in and out of uniform
Jason Ketter has served our community as a first…
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.…
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…
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…
Rockford Public Library helping adults earn high school diploma and kick start careers
The Career High School Online program was started in 2017 to help address the education gap in WInnebago and Boone counties.…
Tale of Two Leaders: Polo Fire Chief duals as middle school Janitor
Tony Karrow has represented the Polo Fire Protection District for 36 years, but as of late he’s taken on a second job cleaning at Aplington Middle…
Byron 3-year-old representing amputees as child shoe model
Adeline Runyard was born without her left foot, but her condition is opening doors for her to spread awareness and acceptance.…
Beloit twins earn full ride scholarships to Brown University
Kimberly and Kerri Lynn Guevara are planning their next steps after high school and that journey may be leading them straight to the Ivy…
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…
Cancer survivor using music to heal and connect the nation
After being diagnosed with throat cancer, Mark Ricotta’s life changed forever and he is using that change to bring thousands of people together…
CDL instructor teaching road rules and life lessons
Larry Mein spent much of his life on the road and he is now taking the time to train the next generation of long…