Good News Guarantee: Chicago police officer helping at-risk youth through 'No Matter What' foundation
"A lot of people look at our young people and see and think that our kids are bad. I always say our kids aren't bad, they just haven't met the right person yet to show them something different," said Kenneth Griffin, a Chicago police officer and founder of "No Matter What’.
Gerry's Cafe in Arlington Heights provides opportunities for workers with intellectual disabilities
Gerry’s Café is an atmosphere where inclusivity is on full display.
Turning lemons into hope: Riverside lemonade stand continues fight against childhood cancer
A bittersweet fundraiser is taking over southwest suburban Riverside on Friday.
University of Illinois developing 'Star Wars'-inspired self-driving wheelchair
For their latest life-changing invention, University of Illinois researchers took inspiration from Star Wars. They've developed a hands-free wheelchair, that could eventually operate like a self-driving car.
Students build tiny homes for animals along the Chicago River as part of Brookfield Zoo program
The afterschool program is offered through the Chicago Zoological Society's King Conservation Leadership Academy. The "science explorers" designed and constructed the habitats, then created signage to inform visitors of their importance.
'Old Farts from Chicago' offer life coaching and comedy
“Guys need any advice? Need any questions answered?" said 67-year-old Kevin Shotsberger, as he smoked a cigar and sat in a lawn chair. He was accompanied by his partner in “life coaching" 68-year-old Razz Jenkins, who also chattered with passersby between cigar puffs.
South suburban family has been racing cars for 70 years, and now 6-year-old is behind the wheel
The youngest racer is Lydia, who’s six. Then there’s big sister, Allie, who’s eight. Dad also races. Little Jake will start racing next year when he turns five. Mom is the only "odd man out".
Good News Guarantee: Former Michelin Star chef Nick Fron now running bakery from family's kitchen
Former Michelin Star chef Nick Fron now runs the Insanely Awesome Bakery from his home kitchen.
Wheeling girl creates tiny food pantry to help community
For her 9th birthday, Maya Schaab and her dad built a little pantry that sits outside the Indian Trails Library.
'Tall Size' shop for tall teens & women holding VIP night in Chicago
A former WNBA player created a game-changing shopping experience when she couldn’t find women’s clothing that fit. "We knew that we weren't the only ones dealing with this," said Kayla Alexander. At 6 feet and 4 inches tall, the Olympian often shopped in the men’s section and rarely found shoes that properly fit. She knew she could do better. So, she turned to her best friend, 6 foot, Nicole Murphy.
Father and daughter launch 'Sneakerville 88' in Hyde Park
To celebrate their grand opening, Sneakerville 88 made a generous donation to Hyde Park Kenwood Legends, a nonprofit that provides instruction-based baseball to the children of the community.