IL Man Honors Police Officer for 'Making Him a Better Person'IL Man Honors Police Officer for 'Making Him a Better Person'This week's Hometown Hero is a Winnebago Police Officer who went above and beyond to better the life of a colleague. Lil ZimLil Zim
Miss Carly's in Rockford Desperately Needs Our Help This Week Miss Carly's in Rockford Desperately Needs Our Help This WeekMiss Carly's in Rockford works night and day to help those in need in our community, but the future of their services is now in jeopardy.Lil ZimLil Zim
Belvidere Man Selflessly Saves the Life of A Fellow FirefighterBelvidere Man Selflessly Saves the Life of A Fellow FirefighterThis week's Hometown Hero is a Belvidere man that sacrificed his own health to save the life of a friend in need.Lil ZimLil Zim
Rockford Woman Turns A Rough Start Into A Mission to Save BabiesRockford Woman Turns A Rough Start Into A Mission to Save BabiesThis week's Hometown Hero, Cherish Adams of Rockford, overcame a lot of adversity to embark on a mission that saves the lives of local babies. Lil ZimLil Zim
IL Woman Honors Step-Dad for 'Living and Breathing ResponsibilityIL Woman Honors Step-Dad for 'Living and Breathing ResponsibilityThis week's Hometown Hero is a Dixon man who has dedicated over 3 decades of his life to the service and protection of others.Lil ZimLil Zim
Proud Illinois Mom Honors Son for Undying 'Honor and Duty'Proud Illinois Mom Honors Son for Undying 'Honor and Duty'This week's Hometown Hero is a third-generation Marine from Shannon, Illinois who always exemplifies 'honor duty' despite these tough COVID times.Lil ZimLil Zim
Hometown Hero: Brian Merten of South BeloitHometown Hero: Brian Merten of South BeloitThis week's Hometown Hero has served the last 14 years in the Illinois National Guard and is also an officer in the Rockford Police Department. Lil ZimLil Zim
IL Teen Thanks His Dad For Unwavering Strength Through GriefIL Teen Thanks His Dad For Unwavering Strength Through GriefA Forreston High School student penned an extremely heartfelt letter nominating his Dad as a Hometown Hero.Lil ZimLil Zim
Byron Man Honored as Hometown HeroByron Man Honored as Hometown HeroAfter serving as a marine in Afghanistan, this week's Hometown Hero decided to continue his mission to help others on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lil ZimLil Zim
Illinois Woman Works 3 Jobs To Continue Mission of Helping OthersIllinois Woman Works 3 Jobs To Continue Mission of Helping OthersWhen it comes to inspiring women, today's Hometown Hero, Holly Sharp of Machesney Park, may just take the cake. Lil ZimLil Zim