Updated 5/7/2021 11:35 AM
Editor s note: DuPage Foundation is partnering with the Daily Herald to bring you a new series celebrating the powerful role philanthropy plays in our community. Leaders & Legacies: Stories of Local Impact will be a recurring feature highlighting the inspiring stories of local individuals, families and businesses that have made or are making a lasting impact through their generosity and leadership.
The series begins with the late philanthropist Brooks McCormick.
Among the many gifts that can be attributed to Brooks McCormick, his ability to bring people together for the good of all is what people remember most about him.