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Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois

For thousands of older adults across Illinois, a knock at the door is more than just a food delivery—it is a vital lifeline. At Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois (MOWFNI), we are dedicated to helping our senior neighbors live independently, safely, and with dignity in the homes they love. We achieve this through nutritious food, wellness checks, and the power of human connection, but we cannot do it alone. The Power of Our Volunteers Our volunteers are the heartbeat of MOWFNI. If you have just two hours a week to spare, you can make a profound difference. Delivering meals fits seamlessly into a midday routine or lunch break. As a volunteer driver, you do far more than hand over a meal; you provide a friendly smile, a warm conversation, and a crucial safety check for a senior who might not see anyone else that day. We offer flexible scheduling that allows you to volunteer weekly, monthly, or as part of a team with coworkers or friends. Our Core Programs: Home-Delivered Meals: We provide hot, medically tailored, and nutritious meals delivered directly to the doorsteps of those who cannot cook or shop for themselves. Community Cafes: Beyond home delivery, our vibrant Community Cafes offer a welcoming space for active older adults to gather, enjoy a delicious lunch, socialize, and build meaningful friendships that combat senior isolation. Make a Local Impact Today When you support or volunteer with MOWFNI, you are directly investing in the health and happiness of older adults right here in our neighborhood. Whether you are looking to give back during retirement, connect with your community, or get your local business involved in a meaningful cause, there is a place for you in our volunteer family. Join us in delivering more than a meal. Visit mowfni.org/volunteer-sign-up to fill out a brief volunteer application, or call us today to learn how you can start changing lives—one hour, one smile, and one senior at a time.

Will County

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Bolingbrook

Illinois

For thousands of older adults across Illinois, a knock at the door is more than just a food delivery—it is a vital lifeline. At Meals on Wheels for...

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL -- A 15-year-old boy has been charged in the shooting death of another 15-year-old boy inside a Chicago Heights home last month. Chicago Heights Police Chief Thomas Rogers indicated in a news release Friday night that the teen was charged earlier that day with involuntary manslaughter in connection to the incident that allegedly occurred in the afternoon of May 22. Previous reports indicate police found the shooting victim inside a home in the 1600 block of Aberdeen Street at 3:13 p.m. Paramedics on the scene rendered aid to the victim but the boy was pronounced dead less than an hour later at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. The victim has been <a href="http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/24/chicago-heights-shooting-aberdeen-street/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">identified as Juan Willingham</a> of Sauk Village, according to a CBS-Chicago report. READ MORE: <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/teen-boy-shot-killed-chicago-heights" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teen Boy Shot And Killed In Chicago Heights</a> Rogers says the teen who was charged Friday has other pending cases in Cook County for aggravated discharge of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon and armed robbery from events that allegedly took place in August 2016 and March 2017. Photo via Shutterstock

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL -- A 15-year-old boy has been charged in the shooting death of another 15-year-old boy inside a Chicago Heights home last month.

Chicago Heights Police Chief Thomas Rogers indicated in a news release Friday night that the teen was charged earlier that day with involuntary manslaughter in connection to the incident that allegedly occurred in the afternoon of May 22. Previous reports indicate police found the shooting victim inside a home in the 1600 block of Aberdeen Street at 3:13 p.m. Paramedics on the scene rendered aid to the victim but the boy was pronounced dead less than an hour later at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. The victim has been <a href="http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/05/24/chicago-heights-shooting-aberdeen-street/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">identified as Juan Willingham</a> of Sauk Village, according to a CBS-Chicago report.

READ MORE: <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/teen-boy-shot-killed-chicago-heights" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teen Boy Shot And Killed In Chicago Heights</a> Rogers says the teen who was charged Friday has other pending cases in Cook County for aggravated discharge of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon and armed robbery from events that allegedly took place in August 2016 and March 2017.

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

Charges In Chicago Heights Shooting 

A 15-year-old boy was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to the May 22 fatal shooting of another 15-year-old boy. 