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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...

DOLTON, IL — One of the victims of the Dolton nightclub shooting two weekends back has sued the owners of the club, claiming negligence. Samuel Kirk, of Chicago, said in the Cook County Circuit Court lawsuit filed May 17 that he suffered permanent injuries and disfigurement as a result of the shooting that took place on the morning of May 14, the Daily Southtown reported. The shooting wounded him and four others. Kirk claims in the suit that the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-dolton-shooting-lawsuit-st-0519-20170518-story.html%20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">owners of Club One, on Chicago Road in Dolton, failed to prevent armed guests from entering</a> the club. In addition to permanent injuries, Kirk claims he has suffered a disfigurement as a result of the shooting that took place just after 3 a.m. on the club's second floor. Previous reports indicates <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/nightclub-shooting-5-wounded-after-dolton-bar-fight" target="_blank" rel="noopener">four of the victims were shot inside the club</a> and a fifth outside. No charges have been announced by Dolton police, although police have indicated there would be. READ MORE: <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/dolton-club-shut-down-now-village-may-move-revoke-liquor-license" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dolton Club 'Shut Down' For Now, Could Lose Liquor License</a>The suit names Club One Chicago Entertainment LLC and Mucho Gusto LLC, operators of Club One. <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-dolton-shooting-lawsuit-st-0519-20170518-story.html%20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">More via the Daily Southtown </a>

DOLTON, IL — One of the victims of the Dolton nightclub shooting two weekends back has sued the owners of the club, claiming negligence. Samuel Kirk, of Chicago, said in the Cook County Circuit Court lawsuit filed May 17 that he suffered permanent injuries and disfigurement as a result of the shooting that took place on the morning of May 14, the Daily Southtown reported. The shooting wounded him and four others.

Kirk claims in the suit that the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-dolton-shooting-lawsuit-st-0519-20170518-story.html%20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">owners of Club One, on Chicago Road in Dolton, failed to prevent armed guests from entering</a> the club. In addition to permanent injuries, Kirk claims he has suffered a disfigurement as a result of the shooting that took place just after 3 a.m. on the club’s second floor. Previous reports indicates <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/nightclub-shooting-5-wounded-after-dolton-bar-fight" target="_blank" rel="noopener">four of the victims were shot inside the club</a> and a fifth outside. No charges have been announced by Dolton police, although police have indicated there would be. READ MORE: <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/dolton-club-shut-down-now-village-may-move-revoke-liquor-license" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dolton Club 'Shut Down' For Now, Could Lose Liquor License</a>

The suit names Club One Chicago Entertainment LLC and Mucho Gusto LLC, operators of Club One. <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/news/ct-sta-dolton-shooting-lawsuit-st-0519-20170518-story.html%20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">More via the Daily Southtown </a>

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

Nightclub Shooting Club Sued 

A victim of the Dolton nightclub shooting says the owners were negligent in a lawsuit filed in Cook County Circuit Court. 