Stacey Skrysak

1 month ago | newschannel20.com | Stacey Skrysak

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — During National Infertility Awareness Week, Denise and Kevin Klemm are sharing their emotional journey to parenthood, offering hope to others facing similar challenges. The couple, now parents to two young children, endured years of fertility treatments before realizing their dream of becoming a family of four. "It's one of those clubs that nobody wants to be a part of, but also one that nobody understands unless you've been through it, especially as the woman," Denise said.

2 months ago | newschannel20.com | Stacey Skrysak

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Superintendent Jennifer Gill, a familiar face in District 186, is known for her leadership during times of controversy and issues within the schools. With nearly 13,000 students under her guidance, Gill acknowledges the challenges of her role. "We have to deal with the good and the bad. We have to deal with those who are upset or need some support. And that's my job and I really feel good about it," she said.

2 months ago | newschannel20.com | Stacey Skrysak

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Becca Kinzer, a dedicated nurse at Memorial Hospital for 20 years, is not only a critical care expert but also an author. By day, she dons scrubs, having worked in the burn unit, trauma, surgical, and neuro departments. By night, she transforms into a writer, preparing to publish her third novel, "First Love, Second Draft.""This one is all about second chances. It has a baseball pitcher hero and a romcom writer for the heroine," Kinzer said.

Mar 5, 2025 | newschannel20.com | Stacey Skrysak

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Beth Rees, affectionately known as the "Lasagna Lady," has been on a mission to combat food insecurity in her community since the pandemic began. Her journey started in 2020 when she provided free meals during Thanksgiving to those struggling due to job losses and delays in public assistance. "The first Thanksgiving. In 2020. People were losing their jobs and it was taking a while to try and figure out public assistance and where people were going to get food," Rees said.

Feb 17, 2025 | newschannel20.com | Stacey Skrysak

ILLIOPOLIS, Ill. — In a small classroom in Illiopolis, 10-year-old Leo is on a mission to educate his peers about kidney donation, all while facing his own urgent need for a new kidney. "Put your hand like this—that's how big your kidney is. The size of your fist," Leo explained to his classmates. He is preparing to be placed on the kidney transplant list on February 14. Leo was born with IPEX, a rare autoimmune disorder that has necessitated two bone marrow transplants and numerous hospital visits.