Posts Tagged 'Chicagoland'

By Guest Blogger Bob Hoffman of ePIFany Now Since my twenties, I’ve thought about what it might be like to be a philanthropist. Perhaps the desire came while working as a reporter for a TV…

These days, parents often deserve more recognition than they receive. Last week, we posted three finalists for a special parent-themed round of Our Town, Our Heroes. These super-parents continue to inspire thanks to their dedication…

Today marks another special round of hero recognition. These three finalists have been nominated because they are super parents who have gone beyond the call of duty of parenthood. We need your help to name…

Do you love the “friendly confines” of Wrigley Field? Do you wear Cubbie blue on a daily basis? Is the “seventh inning stretch” one of your favorite parts of the game? Believe it or not,…

Last week we posted three new Our Town, Our Heroes finalists who were recognized by their friends and families for being inspirational to their communities.  We asked the public to vote for their favorite hero…

Good morning, Naperville! We’re at the Route 59 Metra station on the north side of the train tracks paying for YOUR parking this morning! This Random Act of Kindness from the Driving the Midwest is brought…

Calling all Gleeks! We’re accepting nominations for the next round of Our Town, Our Heroes, and as an extra incentive to sing the praises of an Illinois hero who inspires you, the winning hero –…

By Guest Blogger Melisa Wells Spending time with my family, no matter what we’re doing (well, almost: I don’t much like weekend yard work), is among my favorite things. I’m always looking for exciting places,…

We at Driving the Midwest have been recognizing local heroes who are making a difference in their communities and in the world with the Our Town, Our Heroes program. Read below to meet our new…

This weekend in Addison, Ill., the Driving the Midwest team will be celebrating Earth Week with DuPage Habitat for Humanity at the pre-opening of ReStore, a facility dedicated to helping the environment by repurposing household…