Quantcast
breaking news

Chevrolet honors military mom

Updated: November 26, 2012
watch video
URBANA -- A military mom is being called a hero for helping the ones who fight overseas. Lori Stewart won the Chevrolet "Our Town, Our Heroes" contest.

It focused on people who support the military and encourage their community to help as well. Stewart started a program called "Toys for Troops" five years ago.

The charity hosts fundraisers and collects gifts to send to military members all over the world. Stewart's prizes include a $500 gift card. She says the money will go right back to Toys for Troops.

Comments

Readers Feel...

hello
Related Content

The forecast for the next few hours....

DANVILLE -- A terrifying night for a man, as he watched his wife trapped in their burning home. But now he's thanking a family friend for saving her life....

CHAMPAIGN -- The Champaign County Freedom Celebration is still looking for volunteers....

ST. JOSEPH -- A man convicted of making threats at a school still says he didn't commit the crime....

DANVILLE -- Big Brothers, Big Sisters is looking for some help from the community....

DANVILLE -- A nonprofit was robbed and now they're warning you of a possible scam....

GEORGETOWN -- One Central Illinois town's loss is another town's gain....

MATTOON -- A man accused of withholding evidence from police pleaded not guilty today....

HOOPESTON -- A positive attitude helped this mini-celebrity in Our Town, survive cancer. ...

SPRINGFIELD -- Governor Quinn and legislative leaders are considering a new plan to tackle the state's pension crisis....

 
More From WCIA News
  • Boy Scouts Repairing Homes
    Monday, October 8, 2007 @ 1:17 PM
    Some kids in Neoga are putting their day off school to good use. Theyre repairing a soldiers home while he is stationed overseas.
    Read More»
  • Kids Could Be Behind 7 Fires in Decatur
    Monday, October 8, 2007 @ 1:05 PM
    Decatur firefighters are looking for a group of kids they say might have started seven fires over the weekend. Calls came from the...
    Read More»
  • Urbana Property Tax Discussion
    Monday, October 8, 2007 @12:52 PM
    If you live in Urbana you may soon see an increase in your property tax bills but the city says it won't be by very...
    Read More»
  • Horse Return
    Monday, October 8, 2007 @12:28 PM
    A horse farm owner in Charleston accused of neglecting 60 horses is now fighting to get them back. Volunteers rounded them up less than a month...
    Read More»
  • Arnette Arrest
    Saturday, October 6, 2007 @ 1:10 PM
    Less than one week after finding Namoi Arnette's remains near Sadorus... Police arrest her estranged husband... In connection with her death... 38-year-old...
    Read More»
 
Connect with ciLiving

 
 
 
©1998 - 2013 Illinoishomepage.net
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
All Rights Reserved