Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
'Called To Serve Others:' Glen Ellyn Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Illinois Local Heroes
Patch Illinois honors those who do great things in our communities. These people help make life a little brighter for us all.
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Wheaton, IL|News|
'Puts His Patients First:' Wheaton Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
Highland Park Students Provide Needed Groceries To Local Families
High schoolers with experience on service-learning trips organized by a pair of North Shore educators are now serving the local community.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Clarendale Front Liners Keep Spirits Up: Algonquin Heroes
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Teacher Has "Genuine Love" For Teaching: Patch Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Woman With Breast Cancer Makes Thousands Of Masks: Grayslake Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
'She Has Put Others In Front Of Herself': Oak Park Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Hero Is A Nurse With 'Compassion And Dedication'
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
'Absolutely Loves' Job And Team: Oak Park Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Pre-K Teachers 'Tirelessly Educate, Nurture': St. Charles Heroes
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
'Amazing' Nurse Provides Inspiration Amid Pandemic: Batavia Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Hero Is 'Passionate About Helping The Needy'
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
He's 'Invested In Our Neighborhood Beyond His Job': Oak Park Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Palatine, IL|News|
'All For The Children': School Team Recognized As Palatine Heroes
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Staff Organizes Mask Giveaways: Arlington Heights Patch Heroes
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
Remembering 9/11 Amid Coronavirus: Lisle-Woodridge FPD Ceremony
The coronavirus pandemic forces many communities to scale back ceremonies honoring those who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Donates 1,000 Masks To Area Schools: Arlington Heights Patch Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
'Momtrepreneur' With A Mission: Oak Park Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Plainfield Hero Peter Rubi Is 'Thoughtful And Empathetic'
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Abhinanda Datta, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|News|
Darien Women Specialize In Child Care: Patch Heroes
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Positive Solutions Are Her 'Thing': Hinsdale Patch Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|News|
La Grange Educator Pushes More Equitable Schools: Patch Heroes
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Woman Helps Elderly During Pandemic
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
'She's Tough And Awesome': Chicago Hero
This submission comes from Sharon Rosenberg who nominated her daughter-in-law, Maya Rosenberg of Chicago. | Presented by Ring.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
'He Gives 100 Percent To Help The Community': Chicago Hero
This submission comes from Tamara Kampwirth who nominated her husband, Jack Kampwirth of Chicago. | Presented by Ring.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
'Think About Those Restoring Your Power': Yorkville Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
‘He Literally Will Help Anyone’: Chicago Hero
This submission comes from Gillie Abdiraxman-Issa​ who nominated her husband, T'Chaka Abdiraxman-Issa​ of Chicago. | Presented by Ring.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Chicago Heights, IL|News|
‘My Mom Is #1, Always Puts Others Before Herself ’: Chicago Hero
This submission comes from Samuel Rauch, who nominated his mother, Mary Rauch of Chicago Heights. | Presented by Ring.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|News|
Local Dentist Responds To Patient Emergency: Glenview Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Teen Starts Book Drive For Those In Need: Patch Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Hard-Working Sobecks Are Blessing To Others In Pandemic
We all know someone who's making a difference in this world. Let's help share these amazing stories!
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
'Moves Mountains' For Her Patients: Homewood Local Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
D-205 Rejects Most Employees' Remote Requests
Officials give first numbers on staffing situation for in-person learning.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|News|
Local Rabbi Feeds Families In Need: Northbrook Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Woman Sews 3,000 Masks For The Community: Arlington Heights Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Food Pantry Director 'Going Above And Beyond': Aurora Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Batavia, IL|News|
Teacher 'Turning Impossible Into Reality Every Day': Batavia Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
'Always There For Her Patients': Woodridge Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
‘She Just Wants Moms To Know They Are Not Alone’: Chicago Hero
This submission comes from Christopher Lawson, Jr., who nominated his mother, Tameka Walton of Chicago. | Presented by Ring.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
‘Strong Advocate For The Homeless’: Chicago Hero
This submission comes from Joan​ who nominated Tonya Guenzler​ of Chicago. | Presented by Ring.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
