Teen Busboy Saves Choking Man’s Life During His 4th Day On The Job.
No matter your age or experiences, starting a new job can be anxiety-inducing. Imagine, then, what it must have been like for 15-year-old Jackson Teran...
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WATCH: Joyful Baby Keeps Passengers Smiling On Three-Hour Delayed Flight.
Marty Townsend |
Nov 11, 2023
When you're only ten months old, you can't tell time yet. So when you're traveling with mommy, and your flight is delayed, you don't even...
Read moreWomen Over 40 Are Channeling Their Inner Children And Rediscovering The Joy Of Double Dutch.
Marina Somma |
Aug 2, 2023
In today's fast-paced world, finding an exercise routine that not only keeps us physically fit but also brings joy and a sense of community can...
Read moreDon’t Forget To Look Down! Chicago Artist Fills In Potholes With Works Of Art.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 28, 2022
Next time you find yourself in the Windy City, don't forget to watch where you're walking or driving. Chicago artist Jim Bachor has been turning...
Read moreBoy With 1-In-A-Million Condition Is Thriving After Parents Make Tough Decision.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 20, 2022
As advocates for their children's health, parents are often faced with difficult, and sometimes downright impossible, decisions. Dawn and Hector Miranda learned that their baby,...
Read moreMan Yanks Stranger Off Of Electrified Subway Tracks — And Gets The Best “Thanks!”
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jul 11, 2022
Thanks to his quick thinking and selfless heroism, Anthony Perry's commute just got a whole lot smoother. The 20-year-old travels about 90 minutes each way...
Read moreThese Students Just Got Life-Changing News — And Their Reactions Are Priceless!
Kelsey Bjork |
Mar 11, 2022
There are lots of scholarship programs available in the United States, but Hope Chicago is raising the bar. Through the help of funding partners, they’ve...
Read moreThis Library Lends Out Tools Instead Of Books — And They’re Flying Off The Shelves.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Dec 9, 2021
A nonprofit in Bridgeport, Illinois, is making their community more inclusive and accessible, one tool at a time. Many people living in low-income areas don't...
Read more“I Feel Like I’m Dreaming.” 11-Yr-Old Besties Have The Cutest Reunion Ever.
Kelsey Bjork |
Oct 11, 2021
Not being able to see someone you love for a long time, especially indefinitely, is incredibly tough... but it does make reuniting all the more...
Read more“Healing Is The New Cool.” Man Opens Unique Coffee Shop To Help People Process Trauma.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Sep 15, 2021
Growing up, hip-hop artist Christopher LeMark couldn't understand why his parents abandoned him and others mistreated him. Like many people who are abused, Christopher internalized...
Read more7-Yr-Old Hands Out Over 800 Face Masks To Keep Homeless Neighbors Safe.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 15, 2021
While most 7-year-olds have been thinking about how COVID-19 impacts their own lives, Olivia Tyler's first reaction was to think of others. She was watching...
Read moreNews Anchor Wears Glasses On-Air To Encourage Her Self-Conscious Daughter.
Ashley Ziegler |
Dec 19, 2020
Getting glasses can be a big adjustment for children. While some see them as a fashion accessory, others find them to be a bit cumbersome...
Read moreWhen Cubs Fan Needs A Kidney, Rival White Sox Fan Steps Up To The Plate.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 19, 2020
Baseball fans in Chicago, Illinois, have long been divided over the city's two teams. You're either a White Sox fan or a Cubs fan; you...
Read moreStruggling Restaurateur Uses Extra Time To Fly Death Row Dogs To Safety.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 2, 2020
Finding opportunities to help others has a way of lifting your spirits no matter what else is going on. Eduard Seitan of Romania came to...
Read more“Super Mom” Doesn’t Let Going Into Labor Stop Her From Completing The Illinois Bar Exam.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Oct 16, 2020
Sometimes it seems like there's nothing a determined mother can't do. After graduating from Loyola University Chicago's School of Law last May, Brianna Hill had...
Read moreCouple Gives 5,000 Books Featuring Black Characters To Kids In Local Schools.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 25, 2020
It isn't surprising to Krenice Roseman when she has trouble finding books with African American main characters. But it certainly is frustrating. Two years ago,...
Read moreNun Hops On Treadmill To Run Marathon — And Raises Over $100K For People In Need!
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 29, 2020
Before joining the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago's religious community in 2010, Sister Stephanie Baliga was a cross-country runner at Illinois State University. Even...
Read morePro Athletes And Local Teens Replace Liquor Store With Fresh Food, Flowers, And Hope.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 26, 2020
During life's difficult moments, many people find that helping others is the only way to alleviate their own fear and anxiety. In the wake of...
Read moreSinger Rises To New Heights In Mission To Serenade Quarantined Seniors.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 22, 2020
Colette Hawley of Chicago, Illinois is not afraid to go to new heights in order to reach her beloved senior citizens. Colette, who goes by...
Read moreSalon Gives Adoptive Parents Hair Care Lessons To Boost Kids’ Confidence.
Corinne Sanders |
Jun 21, 2020
Raising kids is always challenging, but some specific struggles come with being an adoptive parent. For example, some interracial families need help with hair care,...
Read more“We Can Get Through This.” Boys Make Care Packages To Help Struggling Neighbors.
Corinne Sanders |
May 19, 2020
COVID-19 may have turned everyone's lives upside down, but it hasn't stopped two boys from doing what they love most: helping others in need. At...
Read moreER Doctor Shares Moving Story About How A COVID-19 Patient Restored Her Hope.
Ashley Ziegler |
Apr 17, 2020
Dr. Halleh Akbarnia is a physician in a Chicago emergency room, which means she's regularly treating novel coronavirus patients. Despite having to sleep in a...
Read moreEvery Animal At Chicago Animal Shelter Has Been Adopted For The 1st Time Ever.
Ashley Ziegler |
Apr 14, 2020
As the world practices social distancing, there's never been a better time to get a furry friend to help pass the time. In Chicago alone,...
Read moreCop Runs 15K Race In SWAT Gear, Saves A Life, And Proposes On The Same Day!
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 13, 2019
It's not every day that you get to ask the love of your life to marry you. So of course, Police Sgt. Mike Nowacki planned...
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