Hometown Hero

I would like to think that when I retire, I will use my newfound free time to help others, but I fear I will use most of it to simply relax, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Retirement is meant for spending your days doing things that bring you joy, and if those things happen to be helping others, then it's even better...

This week's Hometown Hero is a retired teacher from DeKalb, Illinois who still spends her days helping others and making a difference in her community.

This week's Hometown Hero is Madison Scarbrough of Belvidere who used creative means to keep residents at Heritage Woods engaged during the COVID pandemic.

Rachel Latham of YMCA Camp Winnebago goes above and beyond to make sure every child's summer camp experience is safe and full of fun!

This week's Hometown Hero takes her dedication to being an animal control officer WAY past the call of duty.

At just 21-years-old, Tyler Saunders has already dedicated several years of his life to serving his community.

This week's Hometown Hero is an extraordinary man, Marine, and coach from Roscoe, Illinois named Jim Baluch.

I am always in awe of anyone who has spent time in the armed forces. I know I couldn't handle the things they see and endure while serving our country, not to mention the grueling training they go through when beginning service. Honestly, I don't think I could be away from my family for months and years at a time, and I have the utmost respect for the people that can...

This week's Hometown Hero takes the role of brother WAY above and beyond the call of duty.

Two Rochelle, Illinois residents are being honored as Hometown Heroes for saving a young child from choking.