Former drug addict makes full recovery thanks to help from Rockford Rescue Mission
Rex Randall battled drug addiction for 10 years, but after finding the Rockford Rescue Mission, he found the strength to turn his life…
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Byron High School runs food pantry for students and families in need
Whether its students wanting a snack or needing…
Rotary Club of Byron working to improve the community and the world
Kay King recently took over as president of the…
Durand teen representing stateline as Miss Teen Rodeo Illinois
Emilee Simpson’s passion for horses has blossomed…
TTT Impact Training helping area athletes get to the college level
Tyrone Thomas joined the army right out of high…
Roscoe middle school students create project raising awareness for men’s breast cancer
A group of 7th grades wanted to bring more…
Fish-Abled Foundation helps people with disabilities feel like family
Started in 2012, the Fish-Abled Foundation was…
Hair stylist working to improve image of Rockford’s west side
Antoinette Harris has made styling hair her life’s work and she’s now bringing her passion into the heart of Rockford’s west side.…
Belvidere woman organizes benefits for people battling cancer
Heather Gustafson passed away from cancer in 2016 at the age of 36. Ever since, her close friend Dani Klaus has been doing everything she can to help…
Durand Police chief going extra mile to connect with the community
Jeff Schelling took the job as Durand Police chief two years ago and is using his small town roots to build a bond with the community he protects.…
Octane chef works his way from dishwasher to restaurant owner
After losing job in 2001, Patrick Alberto started washing dishes at Octane Interlounge. From there he worked his was onto the line and is now the…
Rockford program helping people in disenfranchised communities find success
Tony Turner started Conscious Coaching to help child education in rougher areas of the city. However, he soon realized the root of the problem stems…
Rockford teen using community involvement to improve image of hometown
After surviving being shot at as a child, Daebreon Leach is dedicating her life to her community and changing how people view the city of Rockford.…
South Beloit girls bring Kindness Rock Project to their community
7 year old Payton Adleman found a Kindness Rock while visiting family earlier this year and ever since, she has wanted to help other people feel the…
Byron woman helping people at Miss Carly’s find homes
Kathleen Combs has always wanted to help and care for people. Her passion led her to quit her job and join Miss Carly’s in helping the less fortunate…
Rockford librarian creating safe social environment for young adults
Amber Kresol started volunteering at the Rockford Public library at 14 years old and she has since turned it into a 16 year career and counting.…
Capital House chef helping people with criminal past move forward
Ted Brothers is using his 30 plus years of culinary experience to help past minor offenders get back on a path towards success.…