Former Wheeling Village President Sheila Schultz taught the value of community service to her daughter, Kathy Ryg, who is seen here with her mom during a 2006 family trip to Ireland.

Courtesy of Kathy Ryg

Working with the Lake County After School Coalition to set up programs for kids has been one of community projects championed by Kathy Ryg when she was a state representative from Vernon Hills.

Courtesy of Kathy Ryg

Having built a professional and political career on her work with families and children, Kathy Ryg dedicates a Buffalo Grove Park District field in 2007 featuring games for children with developmental disabilities. She was a state representative at the time.

Courtesy of Kathy Ryg

Leaving a family agency to spend time with her family will give former state Rep. Kathy Ryg, right of the post during this vacation in Germany, more time to spend with her husband, Tom, their children and their children's families.

Courtesy of Kathy Ryg

Kathy Ryg

After hearing about the plight of teenager Ally Bain, state Rep. Kathy Ryg of Vernon Hills sponsored "Ally's Law" in 2005, making Illinois the first state to guarantee bathroom access to people with medical needs.

Courtesy of Ally Bain