The Alliance for Building Community or ABC is a community partnership of organizations, groups, and individuals working to improve the quality of life in Adams County. It's currently addressing obesity. Local volunteers are reviewing local data on obesity, physical activity, and nutrition in Adams County. Here's what the organization has found so far -- 70.6 percent of Adams County adults are overweight or obese, compared to 62 percent in IL and 67 percent in the U.S.
