Become a Volunteer Meal Driver: Just 2 Hours a Week

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 - Four people, three women and one man, were shot at a party in Chicago Heights late Friday night. Chicago Heights police say one of the victims was found at the home where the party was held and the other three walked into the emergency room at Franciscan Health Chicago Heights. An 18-year-old woman from Homewood suffered the most serious injuries, a police report indicates. She was the one found in the backyard of the home in the 200 block of E. 23rd St. with wounds to her chest and right arm at 11:41 p.m. She was first taken to Franciscan Health Chicago Heights and then airlifted to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn for further medical treatment. The three victims who walked into the hospital on their own were all released shortly after. One is a 20-year-old woman from University Park who was shot in her left foot, another an 18-year-old woman from Chicago Heights who was hit in her left thigh and a third an 18-year-old man from Sauk Village who suffered wounds to his chin and left leg. Chicago Heights police processed the crime scene on 23rd Street but hadn't made any arrests in the case as of early on Saturday. Anyone with information on this incident should call the Chicago Heights Detective Division at 708-756-6422. <iframe src allowfullscreen data-aspectratio="4:3" data-originalheight="450" data-originalwidth="600" data-src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d11953.882341076715!2d-87.63762963264612!3d41.49407597925462!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x880e1be32eb0d6ad%3A0x28ff56c622d9432b!2s200+E+23rd+St%2C+Chicago+Heights%2C+IL+60411!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1525579740616"></iframe> Image via Shutterstock

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL - Four people, three women and one man, were shot at a party in Chicago Heights late Friday night. Chicago Heights police say one of the victims was found at the home where the party was held and the other three walked into the emergency room at Franciscan Health Chicago Heights.

An 18-year-old woman from Homewood suffered the most serious injuries, a police report indicates. She was the one found in the backyard of the home in the 200 block of E. 23rd St. with wounds to her chest and right arm at 11:41 p.m. She was first taken to Franciscan Health Chicago Heights and then airlifted to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn for further medical treatment. The three victims who walked into the hospital on their own were all released shortly after.

One is a 20-year-old woman from University Park who was shot in her left foot, another an 18-year-old woman from Chicago Heights who was hit in her left thigh and a third an 18-year-old man from Sauk Village who suffered wounds to his chin and left leg. Chicago Heights police processed the crime scene on 23rd Street but hadn't made any arrests in the case as of early on Saturday.

Anyone with information on this incident should call the Chicago Heights Detective Division at 708-756-6422. <iframe src allowfullscreen data-aspectratio="4:3" data-originalheight="450" data-originalwidth="600" data-src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d11953.882341076715!2d-87.63762963264612!3d41.49407597925462!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x880e1be32eb0d6ad%3A0x28ff56c622d9432b!2s200+E+23rd+St%2C+Chicago+Heights%2C+IL+60411!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1525579740616"></iframe>

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Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

Gunfire At Party Leaves 4 Wounded

Three women and one man were shot at a party on 23rd Street late Friday night. 