Herb John of Aurora, left, receives the Jean Bush award September 16 from George Groves, president, United Methodist Men, Northern Illinois Conference (NIC). John is a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. The award is presented annually to an individual who has inspired leadership and growth in NIC Methodist men’s ministries. The presentation took place at the 2023 NIC Spiritual Congress held Sept. 15-17 at Conference Point Center in Williams Bay, Wis..Jim Nelson photo
