The man who sexually assaulted a profoundly disabled woman and impregnated her was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison.

Members of the Dundee Park District Dance Team performed for residents at the Marklund Wasmond Center in Elgin on Saturday, Feb. 22, as part of a volunteer visit.

Sue and John Wick of Lombard were recently named Marklund’s Friends of the Year, an award that the nonprofit organization has given out since 1979.

A caregiver who impregnated a resident of a home for people with profound disabilities has pleaded guilty.

The man accused of sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled woman who later gave birth is expected to accept a plea agreement next week.

Over 170 Marklund Center residents enjoyed opening Christmas gifts with the help of volunteers at their annual event.

Marklund CEO thanks Seigle Foundation for generous grant to help fund nursing call system installation, enhancing resident care and safety at Elgin facility for disabled individuals.

The Elgin Area Chamber’s 43rd annual “Thanks and Giving” Community Thanksgiving Luncheon highlighted the often behind-the scenes work of 18 volunteers who were nominated by local organizations.

Members of the Chicago Steel hockey team played an adapted-style hockey game with Marklund residents on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Hyde Center in Geneva.

Bobby Hilsabeck, a longtime employee of Marklund, was named Marklund’s Employee of the Year at the organization’s annual employee appreciation event.