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Suburban Hero: Arlington Heights boy making much-needed personal protection equipment
Jul 11, 2020 5:37 PM - An Arlington Heights boy has been making much-needed personal protection equipment for health care workers. -
Marketing pro from Hoffman Estates puts skills to use helping victims of domestic violence
Jun 13, 2020 6:20 PM - Mary McLeod of Hoffman Estates uses her 23 years experience as a visual marketer for Sears to create displays at the WINGS Resale Store in Schaumburg, keeping items moving off the shelves and raising money to shelter victims of domestic violence. -
How Naperville water team leader coordinated two rescues in one day
May 26, 2020 9:03 AM - The rescues of two boaters stranded in the West Branch of the DuPage River in Naperville after one of May's many rainy days began long before the men got into the water. Here's how. -
Why a Chicago-area doctor feels called to serve people in their most critical moments
May 3, 2020 10:02 AM - For 25 years, Dr. Kaleem Malik of Burr Ridge has built his career around serving people in their most critical moments. But his role as an emergency medicine and trauma specialist extends beyond physical health. It's about providing hope. -
Ice rescue in North Barrington felt like it was 'meant to be'
Apr 18, 2020 8:12 PM - A North Barrington resident and ADT technician have been honored for rescuing a man who plunged into an icy lake in Janaury while icy skating. -
Suburban Heroes: Regulars boost Carol Stream pancake house owner, who then feeds workers, families, elderly
Apr 5, 2020 12:00 PM - The owner of Mapleberry Pancake House in Carol Stream is stepping up to help others -- and they're helping her right back. -
Son, first responders honored for saving Carol Stream man
Mar 21, 2020 7:34 PM - The Carol Stream Fire Protection District recently recognized six firefighters, a police officer and a 24-year-old man for their role in saving life of the man's father. -
Batavia football player, scholar sets high bar for volunteering
Mar 7, 2020 5:12 PM - On the football field, Sam Barus played a key role for the Batavia High School Bulldogs as an all-conference kicker, returner and safety. Off the field, Barus is integral to helping others in a variety of roles, and was one of just two students across the state last month to receive the Chicago Bears Community Champion Award. -
Naperville boy fundraises for pancreatic cancer research after grandmother diagnosed
Feb 23, 2020 8:51 AM - Naperville's Wes Selby decided he wanted to show that children can make a positive difference in the world, after learning his grandmother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. -
Crystal Lake teen earns congressional medal for community service
Feb 8, 2020 6:12 PM - Prairie Ridge High School senior Ermina Hassan's love for helping people through volunteerism earned her the Congressional Award Silver Medal for service.
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