Kankakee, IL – The Kankakee community is mourning the loss of Dr. Therese Jackson, a beloved teacher and community leader who tragically died in a car accident on September 23. Friends and family are raising funds to support her husband, John, and their two children, LJ and Midori, through a GoFundMe campaign.
According to the fundraiser organizer, Aaron Stuckey, the community has already raised over $64,000 of its $80,000 goal. Dr. Jackson, known for her devotion to children and education, was described as a beacon of love who impacted countless lives. Her work in Kankakee schools extended beyond the classroom, serving as a role model and advocate for struggling students…