'Amazing' Nurse Provides Inspiration Amid Pandemic: Batavia Hero

BATAVIA, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Jonah Lather, who nominated family friend Jennifer DiNicola, of Batavia.

Name: Jennifer DiNicola

Hometown: Batavia

Hero's job: Health Care

Reason for recognition: She is an amazing nurse and dedicated mother. Her husband is also a first responder. Despite all she gives each day, she still has enough left in the tank to make everyone around her feel valued. I find her and her husband very inspiring.

One thing to know: She makes everyone around her feel valued, and makes everyone laugh.

Thank you for all you do, Jennifer!

Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across Illinois here.

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