Meet 25 Individuals Who Are Leaving Their Mark On Our Region Everyday heroes are all around us. Parents, emergency responders and teachers come quickly to mind. But what about the small-business owners, conservationists, philanthropists and quiet leaders among us? It’s easy to take for granted, but it’s important to recognize the many ways these heroes inspire us to dream more, ...
Helping People Enjoy Life Danielle Potter was 15 when she got her first summer job working concessions at the Rockford Park District’s Sportscore One. Little did she know at the time the park district would become her home away from home for years to come. When she became an education major at Rockford University, Potter considered a career as a ...
In a community where violent crime is stuck at historically high levels, local leaders are hitting back by employing new tactics that divert those most likely to enter a life of crime. ...