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Links provides free, confidential teen services to the LGBT community
The Pride Youth Program director at Links, a nonprofit organization in Northfield., provides confidential health, education and guidance to teens in the LGBT community.
Burlington teacher, coach, fires up her community
Deb Twenhafel of Burlington answers the call — literally — as deputy fire chief. But she also answers to her community needs through the school, the church and local sports.
Social worker, psychotherapist strives to change harmful behaviors in girls and young women
Mary Waldon has been helping troubled teens in the north shore since 2005, as a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who focuses on girls and women’s issues. She also trains high school social workers in the northern suburbs and lectures about helping raise kids.
LivingWell Cancer Resource Center expanding as needs grow
LivingWell Cancer Resource Center is a community-based, non-profit center that opened in 2005 in Geneva, with the vision of providing wellness, support and educational services for individuals and entire families. “Our footprint expands as the need expands,” said executive director Nancy Vance. The center will open a new facility on May 4.
Afghan maternity care gets desperately needed funds
The Afghanistan Midwifery Project raises money for medical supplies, education, outreach to build a midwifery program to help under-served women.
Judson professor works out for healthier seniors
Cathy Headley, associate professor and chairperson of the exercise and sport science department at Judson University in Elgin, helps seniors get over their fear of falling, a peril that can lead to many other problems. She started a program three years ago at the university called Senior Circuit.
Join the bone marrow registry, and help save a life
Lacey Horwitch needs your help. Since August, the 9-year-old has been in the hospital fighting a rare blood disorder called HLH, which causes the blood cells to attack the body’s cells and organs. A bone marrow transplant is the answer, and donations of marrow are the means.
Hampshire businessman served village, county and country
Hampshire resident Bob Kudlicki has been a Marine, a village president, a County Board member, a Forest Preserve commissioner, and a local volunteer. He is in his 53rd year in business, and counting.
Wintrust Banks help large, small business thrive
In an industry dominated by mega-banks, how does a community bank find the inspiration and support to thrive? Wintrust Community Banks maintains the relationships the company forms with the communities as well as the focus it has on helping local small businesses and entrepreneurs grow. Their mission: to be the local alternative to the big banks while offering the same technology and financial solutions with a level of customer service and community focus that can only be found at a local community bank.
Desmond top office agent for 36 years
Larry Desmond is the No. 1 agent at Waukegan’s Century 21 Maki United.
Harrison Fellowship supports potential leaders of tomorrow
National Louis University has been educating aspiring professionals in the Chicago area for 125 years. NLU and its Harrison Fellowship program provide access to education for students who exhibit strong leadership promise but may not otherwise be able to attend college.
Police officer, wounded on duty, builds his own company
Jim Mullen, a former Chicago police officer, did not give up after being shot and permanently paralyzed from the neck down. He became an innovator, an entrepreneur and an inspiration, starting his own food company.
Carmel Catholic High School launches ‘1:1’ computing program
Carmel Catholic High School is taking the lead in digital education in high school by implementing a “1:1” student computing program is to enhance student learning and to expand the learning environment beyond the classroom.
Credit union makes a difference
Credit unions are unique and different and why they are an extremely popular financial alternative for over 90 million Americans.