'She Continued To Work 50 Hours A Week': Homewood-Flossmoor Hero

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR, 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 Amy Kent, who nominated Tara Kleckner-Kent of the Homewood-Flossmoor area. The two are married and Amy says Tara has the biggest heart.

Name: Tara Kleckner-Kent

State: IL

Hometown: Homewood-Flossmoor

Hero's job: Food Service

Relationship to nominee: Wife

Reason for recognition: During the entirety of the pandemic, even during the mandated
stay-at-home orders, she continued to work 50 hours a week as a General Manager of
KFC. She endured rude customers, no additional pay, and little to no support from her
company leaders.

One thing to know: She has the largest, kindest heart of any person I have ever met. She continuously puts others before herself and rarely complains. She's the best.

Submitter name: Amy Kent

Thank you for all you do, Tara!

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