Nurses on Mercyhealth's REACT medical helicopter team share what it's like to provide care in the air.
Algonquin orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Kogan was asked in 1995 to help with Jacobs football team on the sideline at games. He's been a part of the Golden Eagles' sports family ever since then.
Capt. Matt Hornbuckle was honored by Joliet Cantigny Post 367 Veterans of Foreign Wars as Firefighter of the Year and received a Medal of Valor from the 100 Club of Illinois.
Leslie Livett, registered nurse and EMS coordinator for Ascension Saint Joseph – Joliet, St. said Joe’s has three key ways it honors people beyond delivering health care.
Husband, wife, father, mother, Illinois State Police master sergeant and McHenry County Sheriff’s deputy. Robert and Khalia Satkiewicz have worn several titles during their 22-year marriage. With each title is a common thread: caring and wanting to help.
Women firefighters in are not new in McHenry County, but make up just 9% of firefighters here and across the country. Women say they are part of the brotherhood and see themselves as firefighters first
McHenry County police social workers provide support to law enforcement and people in the community.
McHenry dispatcher Tracy McNamara comes from a long line of first responders, including her father who was a volunteer firefighter. Dispatchers, she said, are often the first contact for people on what can be the worst days of their lives.
Mark Wood provides support to officers, participates in ride-alongs and helps his fellow citizens as police chaplain for Lake in the Hills.