"It’s something about giving a kid a book that just makes me feel like, 'OK, I’ve done what God has asked me to do," CJ Charles said. "I’m just standing in support of a bigger cause and am so grateful ...

When my kids were young I took them to a variety of houses of worship. When I say “young”, I mean “early teens”, and when I say “took”, I mean “dragged”. We went to Hindu mandirs, to special ...

Proceeds from the event will benefit the United Way of Ogle County, helping to fund programs and services that make a difference in the lives of local families and individuals.