Middle schooler buys new shoes for friend teased by other students
"I could tell it was upsetting him," Romello Early said about his friend.
"I could tell it was upsetting him," Romello Early said about his friend.
Halloween costume earns boy free McDonald's french fries for a year
The family has made a point of making custom outfits for nine-year-old Blake, who has had Spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine, for the past six years.
The family has made a point of making custom outfits for nine-year-old Blake, who has had Spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine, for the past six years.
Lisle boy battling cancer who received thousands of birthday cards now 'doing much better'
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that he was able to start preschool.
Brittany Magnus says her son Cole still takes chemo every day for his leukemia, but that he was able to start preschool.
After being surrendered to shelter, 19-year-old dog showered with love by best friends
Annie, a 19-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is crossing off a bucket list of adventures in her last days at a loving foster home — thanks to two best friends and roommates.
Annie, a 19-year-old Labrador retriever mix, is crossing off a bucket list of adventures in her last days at a loving foster home — thanks to two best friends and roommates.
Antioch woman asking for blanket donations to keep those in need warm
A suburban woman is driven to wrap northern Illinois in warmth.
A suburban woman is driven to wrap northern Illinois in warmth.
911 dispatcher honored for helping Aurora mom deliver baby at home
Aurora resident Angela Morgan started having contractions and began making her way to the car to go the hospital, but the baby had other ideas.
Aurora resident Angela Morgan started having contractions and began making her way to the car to go the hospital, but the baby had other ideas.
911 dispatcher honored for helping mom deliver baby at home
Aurora resident Angela Morgan started having contractions and started making her way to the car to go the hospital, but the baby had other ideas.
Aurora resident Angela Morgan started having contractions and started making her way to the car to go the hospital, but the baby had other ideas.
Father rushes from coal mining job to attend game with son in touching photo
Michael McGuire didn’t have time to shower and wash away the coal dust before the game. That’s how important it was for him to be there.
Michael McGuire didn’t have time to shower and wash away the coal dust before the game. That’s how important it was for him to be there.
Video: Baby crowd-surfs into the giant arms of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
People flooded the comment section of the video condemning the father of the child for allowing strangers to touch her for the sake of meeting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
People flooded the comment section of the video condemning the father of the child for allowing strangers to touch her for the sake of meeting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Highland Park shooting survivor Cooper Roberts returns to school: 'We didn't know if this day would ever come'
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was left paralyzed after being shot in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, returned to school this week.
Cooper Roberts, the 8-year-old boy who was left paralyzed after being shot in the Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting, returned to school this week.
Chicago Heights veteran gifted new roof from Habitat for Humanity: 'Thank you'
Because he spent his career keeping others safe, Habitat for Humanity and local partners chose to replace the roof over one Chicago veteran's head.
Because he spent his career keeping others safe, Habitat for Humanity and local partners chose to replace the roof over one Chicago veteran's head.
Plainfield students create wheelchair part for man with multiple sclerosis
Engineering students at Plainfield Central High School went above and beyond to help one in their community. Here's the heartwarming story:
Engineering students at Plainfield Central High School went above and beyond to help one in their community. Here's the heartwarming story:
Boy, 4, realizes dream of becoming Chicago police officer thanks to Make-a-Wish
At 4 years old, Khalil has known he wanted to be a police officer his whole life. On Sunday, the Chicago Police Department and Make-A-Wish Illinois fulfilled the boy’s dream by making him an honorary officer.
At 4 years old, Khalil has known he wanted to be a police officer his whole life. On Sunday, the Chicago Police Department and Make-A-Wish Illinois fulfilled the boy’s dream by making him an honorary officer.
Army Captain serving overseas makes it home in time to see his wife deliver their first baby
"You're a little delirious due to the pain. And then I finally looked to my left, and I saw him, and it was just a moment of gratefulness," said Cara Rahming from Orland Hills.
"You're a little delirious due to the pain. And then I finally looked to my left, and I saw him, and it was just a moment of gratefulness," said Cara Rahming from Orland Hills.
John Cena breaks Make-A-Wish record with 650 wishes granted to sick children
Time and time again, John Cena shows up.
Time and time again, John Cena shows up.
Suburban teen battling leukemia gets trip to Lambeau Field to watch Bears, autographed jersey
The biggest win at this weekend's Bears vs. Packers game wasn't on the field.
The biggest win at this weekend's Bears vs. Packers game wasn't on the field.
Chicago Bears treat young fan to all expense paid trip to Bears vs. Packers game
High school freshman, Kaylah Gonzalez, and her family were treated to an all expense paid trip to Lambeau Field to watch the game live.
High school freshman, Kaylah Gonzalez, and her family were treated to an all expense paid trip to Lambeau Field to watch the game live.
Suburban teen receives surprise of a lifetime from Chicago Bears
Kaylah Gonzalez is a cancer survivor from South Elgin, and her last treatment for leukemia will be in November. But this weekend — she will be heading up north on an all expense paid trip to see the Bears and Packers.
Kaylah Gonzalez is a cancer survivor from South Elgin, and her last treatment for leukemia will be in November. But this weekend — she will be heading up north on an all expense paid trip to see the Bears and Packers.
Family travels the world after learning children will go blind
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier want their children to enjoy their vision while they still have it.
Trooper escorts family to hospital after pulling them over for speeding
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the trooper's actions possibly saved the life of a little girl who was kicked by her horse multiple times.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said the trooper's actions possibly saved the life of a little girl who was kicked by her horse multiple times.