How Arlington Heights deacon made it his mission to help mothers and babies in Africa
Don Grossnickle, founder and board president of the Microfinance Alliance Africa Projects Foundation, speaks at an event in Arlington Heights Saturday, May 8th, celebrating the nonprofit's 50th project helping mothers and babies in Africa. – Christopher Placek Posted May 09, 2026 6:43 pm Christopher Placek Don Grossnickle remembers the harrowing experience of his third child’s…