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 — Police officers from the South Suburban Emergency Response Team were shot at while conducting a search warrant at a home in Chicago Heights early Tuesday morning. In all, six people were taken into custody from the bust in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue that yielded four handguns as well as cocaine and marijuana. Chicago Heights police said they partnered with members of the SSERT in executing the warrant at 5:44 a.m. and that while announcing their office at the door, one shot was fired at them from inside the home. None of the officers were hit, and no one returned gunfire. Officers were able to enter the home "without further incident" and were able to take the six people, who weren't immediately identified, into custody. Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services came to the home to process all evidence, which Chicago Heights police say was four handguns, cocaine and marijuana. The investigation remains ongoing Tuesday afternoon by the Chicago Heights Police Department Detective Division and the Crime Suppression. This is a developing story. Check back here later for updates. <figure data-aspectratio="4:3"><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!1d2987.745881394376!2d-87.62858188507576!3d41.509781379253134!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x880e194fa37fd525%3A0xb2a1aff342fdd6ee!2s1200+Lincoln+Ave%2C+Chicago+Heights%2C+IL+60411!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1525812488346"></iframe></figure> Image via Shutterstock

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — Police officers from the South Suburban Emergency Response Team were shot at while conducting a search warrant at a home in Chicago Heights early Tuesday morning. In all, six people were taken into custody from the bust in the 1200 block of Lincoln Avenue that yielded four handguns as well as cocaine and marijuana.

Chicago Heights police said they partnered with members of the SSERT in executing the warrant at 5:44 a.m. and that while announcing their office at the door, one shot was fired at them from inside the home. None of the officers were hit, and no one returned gunfire. Officers were able to enter the home "without further incident" and were able to take the six people, who weren't immediately identified, into custody.

Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services came to the home to process all evidence, which Chicago Heights police say was four handguns, cocaine and marijuana. The investigation remains ongoing Tuesday afternoon by the Chicago Heights Police Department Detective Division and the Crime Suppression. This is a developing story. Check back here later for updates.

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Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

Shot Fired At Cops Executing Warrant

Members of an emergency response team conducting a search warrant at a home on Lincoln Avenue were shot at early Tuesday morning. 