Posts Tagged 'OTOH'

Last week we officially launched Our Town, Our Heroes 2012, and we’ve been reading inspiring stories about your heroes ever since. The deadline to nominate your local hero for the first round of Our Town,…

It is with great excitement we announce the 2012 Our Town, Our Heroes program! We had the pleasure of meeting so many inspiring individuals last year from across Illinois – like a police officer who…

Last week, we visited the home of the 405th Bravo Company of the Illinois Army National Guard to deliver a Chevrolet Camaro to Our Town, Our Heroes winner Scott Johnson.  Scott – nominated in a…

It seems like just yesterday we featured our first round of Our Town, Our Heroes finalists. What better way to end 2011 than with four new inspiring hero stories? The individuals below have been nominated…

Last week, the Driving the Midwest team made a trip to Little Sprouts Early Learning Center, a preschool designed to develop children’s skills while incorporating nature in Joliet to meet up with recent Our Town,…

What does it take for a person to be a hero? Some dedicate their time to saving lives. Others are on a mission to help others in need or have a passion to better a…

The number 13 may be seen by some as a superstitious number, but for one finalist, it may have brought some good luck! Last week, we posted three finalists who were recognized for their good…

By: Laura Lutarewych (guest blogger) It was an honor to be nominated for the Our Town, Our Heroes program by my friend, Diana, who submitted a beautiful write-up about my cancer journey and how I’ve worked hard…

Last week, we met up with Our Town, Our Heroes winner Rochelle Crump. Rochelle was nominated for her work with the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) to help local war veterans receive the proper care…

Last week, the Driving the Midwest team ventured to Ulrich Motors in Washburn, Ill. to meet up with Our Town, Our Heroes winner Donald Pannier and deliver his hero package. Donald received a new Chevrolet…