Naperville mom opens school to share Italian heritage
In celebration of Italian American Heritage Month, a Naperville mom is taking a unique approach to teaching others about her heritage.
Local school fosters love for Italian heritage
A Naperville mom is taking a unique approach to teaching others about her heritage. Claudia Di Pancrazio’s lessons have grown so popular, that she’s opening up a second school in Chicago this month.
Rise to Shine Run and Walk welcomes athletes of all abilities
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon drew tens of thousands of runners from around the globe. This weekend, another race is taking place, where runners of all abilities will be pounding the pavement.
Rise to Shine Run and Walk welcomes athletes of all abilities
The Rise to Shine Run and Walk features runners with human and canine guides as well as those in wheelchairs. Funds raised will benefit The Chicago Lighthouse’s immense menu of community resources.
Local nonprofit provides life-changing service dogs to veterans at no cost: 'I love him to death'
In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, a local nonprofit is giving service dogs to veterans at no cost.
Local nonprofit provides life-changing service dogs to veterans at no cost
A local nonprofit, VIP Service Dog Foundation, is providing service dogs to veterans at no cost, helping them cope with physical and emotional wounds.
Chicago-area WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
A local veteran and WWII hero just turned one hundred years old.
Chicago-area WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Family from around the country came to celebrate World War II veteran Jerry Netolicky of River Grove on his 100th birthday.
Brach's creates candy corn wonderland at Great Wolf Lodge
Brach's has partnered with the Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee to offer the ultimate fall getaway. The decorative suite comes with a year supply of candy corn and water park passes.
Art Impact Project helps veterans process emotions through creative expression
In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, a Lake County nonprofit is helping veterans tap into their emotions by picking up a paint brush.
Art Impact Project helps veterans process emotions through creative expression
In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, a Lake County nonprofit is helping veterans tap into their emotions by picking up a paintbrush.
Chicagoans donate blood after emergency shortage this summer
As the American Red Cross issues a nationwide emergency for blood donations, we are introducing you to the people who are answering the call.
Eagle Scout candidate on a mission to revive Orland Park cemetery
Jimmy Sullivan, 15, is working to restore a neglected 19th-century cemetery in Orland Park as part of his Eagle Scout project.
Eagle Scout candidate on a mission to revive Orland Park cemetery
Jimmy Sullivan, 15, is working to restore a neglected 19th-century cemetery in Orland Park as part of his Eagle Scout project.
Illinois athlete aims for gold in Paris Paralympic Games
The Paralympic Games kick off this week in Paris with nine athletes from the University of Illinois representing the United States.
Illinois Paralympian goes for gold in Paris
The Paralympic games kick off in Paris this week. Suzanna Scaroni is one of nine athletes from Illinois competing in the Paris Games.
Gary youth center supports local kids
Aaliyah Stewart, creator of the 'I Am Them' foundation, discussed the organization's mission to help at-risk youth in Gary, Indiana.
Volunteer pilots help rescue sea turtles, deliver 'Pistachio' to Brookfield Zoo Chicago
A national nonprofit, Turtles Fly Too, transported an injured Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle named Pistachio from Florida to Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, helping save endangered turtles through volunteer-operated flights.
Volunteer group flies turtle to Brookfield Zoo Chicago
In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, a national nonprofit is really sticking their neck out for injured and abandoned turtles.
Chicago's NextWave STEM inspires youth with cutting-edge tech workshops, classes
A former Chicago Public Schools employee founded NextWave STEM to engage students in STEM fields through hands-on workshops in coding, drone piloting, AI literacy and more.