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One Chicagoland teacher went viral as she attempted to make her student feel special

3 days ago • Karli Bell

One teacher from Crystal Lake, Ill. stepped up during this tough times to make sure that her students stay connected and feel special even outside of the classroom. Learn more about her story as part of our Hometown Heroes series.

Meals For Chicago uniting frontline workers and restaurants

1 week ago • Karli Bell

Two Chicagoans teamed up to help bring local restaurants together with frontline workers as a way to help both parties. Learn about their story as part of our Hometown Heroes series.

COVID-TV: Where the youth can come together

2 weeks ago • Karli Bell

Two high school freshmen came together to create a space for high school and college students to discuss mental health issues that arose during the shelter-at-home order. Learn more about their story as part of our Hometown Heroes series.

Teaming up to stop the spread: doctors and charities come together

2 weeks ago • Karli Bell

A local doctor and a nonprofit teamed up to help the common man. Learn more about their story as part of our Hometown Heroes series.

Feeding the front line: Aztec Daves Food Truck is stepping up

2 weeks ago • Karli Bell

Aztec Daves Food Truck is stepping up to help frontline and essential workers during these times. Learn more about their story as part of our Hometown Heroes series.

Dr. Aaron Epstein gives us a first-hand experience looking at COVID-19

2 weeks ago • Karli Bell

One doctor from the Chicagoland area gave an in-depth look on what it’s like to battle on the frontlines against COVID-19. Learn more as a part of our Hometown Heroes series.

How one Chicagoland company is keeping first responders clean

3 weeks ago • Karli Bell

Chicago Water and Fire Restoration wanted to find a way to keep first responders nice and clean. Learn more about their story as part of our Hometown Heroes series.

How a Chicago distillery became a key component in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic

3 weeks ago • Karli Bell

It took some time, but Koval Distillery went from producing alcohol to hand sanitizer in a matter of 72 hours. Learn more about their story as part of our Hometown Heroes series.

Temple Fuel powering first responders with fresh meals

3 weeks ago • Karli Bell

Temple Fuel Gourmet Meals has been giving back the moment the shelter-in-place order was announced. Learn more about their story as part of our Hometown Heroes series.