Hometown Hero

This week's Hometown Hero is a Belvidere man that sacrificed his own health to save the life of a friend in need.

This 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.

This week's Hometown Hero is a Dixon man who has dedicated over 3 decades of his life to the service and protection of others.

This week's Hometown Hero is a third-generation Marine from Shannon, Illinois who always exemplifies 'honor duty' despite these tough COVID times.

This 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.

A Forreston High School student penned an extremely heartfelt letter nominating his Dad as a Hometown Hero.

After 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.

Chief Jason White of the Mr. Morris Police Department is this week's Hometown Hero thanks to his unending devotion to helping others in need.

Harold Hawes has made it his life's mission to help feed those in need in the Rockford community.

When we started our mission to find Hometown Heroes in the 815, 779, and 608, we always said we wanted to hear about all kinds of heroes. Yes, we love honoring military members, veterans, and first responders, but we also wanted to take this opportunity to honor 'ordinary' men and women in…