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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 17-year-old boy has been charged in the armed robbery that occurred at the Wendy's restaurant on 14th Street in Chicago Heights last week. Chicago Heights police said detectives found out the suspect in the May 3 crime was a juvenile who had already been taken into custody by the Robbins Police Department in connection with a stolen car and restaurant robberies in two other Chicago suburbs. The boy, who was arrested on May 4, faces an aggravated robbery charge in connection with the incident at Wendy's, which was reported as an armed robbery in which a man showed a handgun and demanded money from the cash register after ordering a frosty drink. He fled the restaurant at 634 W. Lincoln Highway with nearly $300.READ MORE: <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/wendys-chicago-heights-robbed-gunpoint" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wendy's In Chicago Heights Robbed At Gunpoint</a>Image via Shutterstock

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL -- A 17-year-old boy has been charged in the armed robbery that occurred at the Wendy's restaurant on 14th Street in Chicago Heights last week. Chicago Heights police said detectives found out the suspect in the May 3 crime was a juvenile who had already been taken into custody by the Robbins Police Department in connection with a stolen car and restaurant robberies in two other Chicago suburbs.

The boy, who was arrested on May 4, faces an aggravated robbery charge in connection with the incident at Wendy's, which was reported as an armed robbery in which a man showed a handgun and demanded money from the cash register after ordering a frosty drink. He fled the restaurant at 634 W. Lincoln Highway with nearly $300.READ MORE: <a href="https://patch.com/illinois/chicagoheights/wendys-chicago-heights-robbed-gunpoint" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wendy's In Chicago Heights Robbed At Gunpoint</a>

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Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

17-Year Old Charged In Wendy's Robbery

A 17-year-old boy suspected of pulling a gun on a Wendy's employee was was wanted for two other suburban robberies, according to police.