Hometown Hero

Every week when I read through the Hometown Hero nomination letters we receive, I feel humbled and blessed to have so many amazing people in the Stateline community. Choosing one person to honor each week is often hard, but the heart and devotion of this week's Hometown Hero is just too amazing to overlook. Angela...

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 an extraordinary teacher from Brodhead, Wisconsin named Anne Corbit.

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.

This week's Hometown Hero is Stephanie Hicks of Rockford, Illinois who has completely dedicated her life to helping pets and families in need.

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!

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...