34 years of open doors: A teacher’s legacy at Seneca High
Applebee is retiring after 34 years at Seneca High School. In her final year, former students and colleagues are reflecting on how she transformed literature into lived experience – and created a classroom where every student felt
‘Just as energized as I was the first day’: Bereaved dad turned a personal tragedy into community outreach
Meet Joshua Jahn. His wife and two small children were struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2008. He’s spent most of the past two decades speaking to DUI convicts and getting them to rethink their
‘It’s rewarding’: L-P trainer has been helping athletes for 26 years
More than cameras: How one SRO built a culture of safety at Seneca High
Officer building trust on and off the court at Princeton High School
Mendota man wears many hats as he embraces leadership in his community
Photos: Meet the 2026 Everyday Heroes in the Illinois Valley
Photos: Meet the 2026 Everyday Heroes in the Illinois Valley
The Illinois Valley honors the everyday heroes making a difference in DeKalb County through their hard work, kindness and dedication.”