Friendship developed in Baghdad continues to grow after veterans return home, face new challenges
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Illinois National Guardsman Eric Peterson, and Marine veteran John Bessermin met while working as contractors in Baghdad.� Natalie Bomke has their story of friendship in this Good News Guarantee.

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’. 

Good News Guarantee: Chicago police officer helping at-risk youth through 'No Matter What' foundation
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"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?.?

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.

University of Illinois developing 'Star Wars'-inspired self-driving wheelchair
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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.

Students build tiny homes for animals along the Chicago River as part of Brookfield Zoo program
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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. Natalie Bomke has this Good News Guarantee.

'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. 

'Old Farts from Chicago' offer life coaching and comedy
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?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".

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. 

Wheeling girl creates tiny food pantry to help community
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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.

'Tall Size' shop for tall teens & women opening in Chicago
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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.