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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...

MICHIGAN CITY, IN - A man from south suburban Harvey who police say led them on a chase throughout town ditched his weapon in what turned out to be the unluckiest of spots. That would be on the Michigan City property of La Porte County Judge Michael Bergerson, police said. Antoni Chamel Martin, 27 faces numerous charges in connection to the alleged Nov. 29 incident, according to The News-Dispatch. Martin is accused of <a href="https://www.thenewsdispatch.com/news/article_252fe046-fe1a-5c5f-a5df-639887b1bbd6.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leading police on a car chase before abandoning the vehicle</a> and continuing on foot. Bergerson said in a report that he was home at the time of the incident and heard a loud thud on his deck. Later that night he received a phone call from Michigan City Police Chief Mark Swistek, who said police would need to search his property. The search yielded a 9-millimeter handgun found under the judge's deck, the News-Dispatch report states. The vehicle that was abandoned before the foot pursuit was lined back to Martin's girlfriend, who told police she allowed him to use it. Martin has been charged with possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and resisting law enforcement. <a href="https://www.thenewsdispatch.com/news/article_252fe046-fe1a-5c5f-a5df-639887b1bbd6.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More via The News-Dispatch</a>

MICHIGAN CITY, IN - A man from south suburban Harvey who police say led them on a chase throughout town ditched his weapon in what turned out to be the unluckiest of spots. That would be on the Michigan City property of La Porte County Judge Michael Bergerson, police said.

Antoni Chamel Martin, 27 faces numerous charges in connection to the alleged Nov. 29 incident, according to The News-Dispatch. Martin is accused of <a href="https://www.thenewsdispatch.com/news/article_252fe046-fe1a-5c5f-a5df-639887b1bbd6.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">leading police on a car chase before abandoning the vehicle</a> and continuing on foot. Bergerson said in a report that he was home at the time of the incident and heard a loud thud on his deck. Later that night he received a phone call from Michigan City Police Chief Mark Swistek, who said police would need to search his property. The search yielded a 9-millimeter handgun found under the judge’s deck, the News-Dispatch report states.

The vehicle that was abandoned before the foot pursuit was lined back to Martin's girlfriend, who told police she allowed him to use it. Martin has been charged with possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and resisting law enforcement. <a href="https://www.thenewsdispatch.com/news/article_252fe046-fe1a-5c5f-a5df-639887b1bbd6.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More via The News-Dispatch</a>

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

Gun Ditched At Judge's Home During Foot Pursuit

A Harvey man remains behind bars in Northwest Indiana after police say he ditched his gun under the deck of a home of a local judge. 