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Photos: Meet the 2026 Everyday Heroes in Will County

By Gary Middendorf
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District 204 President Matthew Kennedy speaks at the State of the District Address on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Joliet.

District 204 President Matthew Kennedy speaks at the State of the District Address on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 in Joliet. (Gary Middendorf)

Gary Middendorf

Gary Middendorf

School of the Art Institute of Chicago alumnus. Transitioned from animation to photography in 2010. Freelanced as a photojournalist from 2011 to 2021 before taking on the role as Photo Editor for the Herald-News in 2021.