Helping to bring one's designs on a quilt to reality is a talent that a Pearl City business owner has done all throughout the nation.

Lori Dickman, an educator, an author and a pattern designer, will be the speaker.

Breakout sessions at this Joliet event will include information on credit repair, down payment assistance, home finance and home repair.

Application for LIHEAP program starts next week.

And the Illinois Education Association honored her efforts with an award