Hometown Hero

I am always in awe of anyone who has spent time in the armed forces. I know I couldn't handle the things they see and endure while serving our country, not to mention the grueling training they go through when beginning service. Honestly, I don't think I could be away from my family for months and years at a time, and I have the utmost respect for the people that can...

This week's Hometown Hero takes the role of brother WAY above and beyond the call of duty.

An Oregon, Illinois teen put together a plan to make sure no girls in her community go without prom dresses this year.

Amanda Klinefelter of the Shannon Fire Department receives this week's Hometown Hero award for going out of her way every day to care for her community.

For the first time ever we get to honor an amazing dog as this week's Hometown Hero!

Two Rochelle, Illinois residents are being honored as Hometown Heroes for saving a young child from choking.

This week's Hometown Hero is a Veteran from Rockford who is suffering from multiple medical issues caused by the Vietnam War.

A woman from Broadhead, Wisconsin proved that hard work and determination really can lead you to true happiness in life.

A grateful dad in Orangeville, Illinois thanks her son for his service to our country and making his entire town proud.

This week's Hometown Hero honor is going to not one person, but six extraordinary ladies who have been working tirelessly through the COVID pandemic.