Women of Distinction: 2014

Honoring McHenry County women for 2014.

Betty Zirk

Debbie Lazarski

Debbie Lazarski helped re-build a struggling school district.

Ellen Ebann

Ellen Ebann never stops making a difference.

Kim Qualls

Kim Qualls is a principal of principle.

Laurie Dayon

Laurie Dayon builds fitness, confidence in young girls.

Linnea Kooistra

Linnea Kooistra is not your everyday farm girl.

Pamela Althoff

Sen. Pamela Althoff takes unpredictable path to success.

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