Cicero boy celebrates being cancer-free
"He made it out. He had it, he beat it, he's free. Just like his shirt says. He's truly my inspiration and my hero," said the boy's sister.
"He made it out. He had it, he beat it, he's free. Just like his shirt says. He's truly my inspiration and my hero," said the boy's sister.
Illinois firefighters spreading holiday cheer with Christmas decorations
Eighty Illinois firefighters decorated six homes Friday for families with loved ones currently battling cancer or families that lost loved ones from the disease.
Eighty Illinois firefighters decorated six homes Friday for families with loved ones currently battling cancer or families that lost loved ones from the disease.
Chicago teen provides 'Blessing Bags' to the homeless on Giving Tuesday
It's not hard to find stories about 14-year-old Jahkil Jackson. That's because since he was 8-years-old, he's had a nonprofit all about helping the homeless.
It's not hard to find stories about 14-year-old Jahkil Jackson. That's because since he was 8-years-old, he's had a nonprofit all about helping the homeless.
Maryland woman rolls out mobile shower unit to give homeless ‘dignity’ and ‘sense of self’
Omolayo Adebayo spent four years raising funds to purchase a mobile shower unit to give the homeless population a chance to freshen up and develop a “sense of self.”
Omolayo Adebayo spent four years raising funds to purchase a mobile shower unit to give the homeless population a chance to freshen up and develop a “sense of self.”
New tradition continues as grandma and man she mistakenly texted to come to Thanksgiving dinner reunite
It's a new holiday tradition of sorts that has been going six years strong. On Thanksgiving day, two strangers who were brought together by a mistakenly-sent text message reunited again for Thanksgiving.
It's a new holiday tradition of sorts that has been going six years strong. On Thanksgiving day, two strangers who were brought together by a mistakenly-sent text message reunited again for Thanksgiving.
‘Well-fed’ squirrel freed by rescuers after getting stuck in bird feeder
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in England, a squirrel who may have had a few too many nuts found itself trapped in a bird feeder and had to be freed by an RSPCA rescue officer.
Grandmothers may hold deeper bond with grandchildren than own children, study suggests
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
“In many societies, grandmothers are important caregivers, and grandmaternal investment is often associated with improved grandchild well-being,” the study’s authors said.
50-year-old North Carolina woman gives birth to 1st child
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
“When I say a really blessed pregnancy, it really was,” Susie Troxler, 50, said.
2 men shot in West Chesterfield
Two men were shot while standing outside Monday in the West Chesterfield neighborhood on the South Side.
Two men were shot while standing outside Monday in the West Chesterfield neighborhood on the South Side.
Alabama man challenges kids to voluntarily cut grass for those in need
“A freshly cut lawn is akin to getting a new haircut,” Rodney Smith Jr., 32, told FOX Television Stations. “You feel proud. You like to show it off.”
“A freshly cut lawn is akin to getting a new haircut,” Rodney Smith Jr., 32, told FOX Television Stations. “You feel proud. You like to show it off.”
Wyoming girl, teddy bear reunited after year-long separation during Glacier National Park trip
Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.
Six-year-old Naomi Pascal lost a teddy bear she had since leaving an Ethiopian orphanage. Thanks to a sharp-eyed, compassionate park ranger, she has been reunited with the irreplaceable stuffed animal a year later.
International travelers rejoice at O'Hare after pandemic travel ban ends
There were some very special moments at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on Monday.
There were some very special moments at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on Monday.
State champion Robbins Eagles heading to Portage for regional championship game
"Coach Tyson, he inspired me to do better," said player LeBron Campbell. "Just because I'm small don't mean I can't have a lot of heart."
"Coach Tyson, he inspired me to do better," said player LeBron Campbell. "Just because I'm small don't mean I can't have a lot of heart."
Social media frenzy finds Burleson Uber Eats driver who left touching gift
A North Texas Uber driver went the extra mile in her good deed for one of her customers. The mom of four left a message behind on the customer's doorstep that launched a social media campaign to try and find the woman who truly went above and beyond.
A North Texas Uber driver went the extra mile in her good deed for one of her customers. The mom of four left a message behind on the customer's doorstep that launched a social media campaign to try and find the woman who truly went above and beyond.
Beverly yarn shop teaching community to knit, donating creations to homeless
A Chicago yarn shop is giving back to the community — one stitch at a time.
A Chicago yarn shop is giving back to the community — one stitch at a time.
Joliet teen with rare kidney condition surprised with shopping spree from Make-A-Wish Illinois
A Joliet teen, diagnosed with a rare kidney condition, was given a special treat Wednesday.
A Joliet teen, diagnosed with a rare kidney condition, was given a special treat Wednesday.
Chicago Bears surprise 7-year-old boy battling leukemia with limo ride, visit to the Shedd
While a day at the aquarium may not seem like a big deal to most of us, Yovis’ family says because of his health problems and the financial constraints it has placed on their household, it was like a luxury vacation.
While a day at the aquarium may not seem like a big deal to most of us, Yovis’ family says because of his health problems and the financial constraints it has placed on their household, it was like a luxury vacation.
Massive Halloween skeleton as large as a house becomes viral sensation
Alan Perkins spent hundreds of hours building the decoration for his home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Alan Perkins spent hundreds of hours building the decoration for his home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.
Pearl Harbor survivor, WWII veteran asks for birthday cards for his 100th birthday
A World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor needs your help to celebrate his milestone 100th birthday by sending him birthday cards to celebrate his big day on Dec. 13.
A World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor needs your help to celebrate his milestone 100th birthday by sending him birthday cards to celebrate his big day on Dec. 13.
101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.