'He Gives 100 Percent To Help The Community': Chicago Hero

CHICAGO — 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 Tamara Kampwirth who nominated her husband, Jack Kampwirth of Chicago.

Name: Jack Kampwirth

Hometown: Chicago

Hero's job:Fire/emergency response

Relationship to nominee: My husband

Reason for recognition:Always willing to help the city and gives 100% to help the community.

One thing to know: Always a HERO and wanting to help everyone.

Submitter name: Tamara Kampwirth

Thank you for all you do, Jack Kampwirth!

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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