Tempel Lipizzans celebrate 65 years in the Chicago area
The tradition is on full display at Tempel Farms in Old Mill Creek, Illinois, about forty-five minutes north of Chicago. The "dancing" horses are a breed that is 450 years old.
'Hysteria 51': Suburbanites explore the unknown in popular podcast
A suburban podcast has been successfully diving into the unknown for nearly a decade, and if the truth is out there, they will not help you find it. Topics range from UFO’s to the paranormal, the unexplained and Bigfoot.
Young woman donates thousands of books to children coping with cancer
Since 2021, Emily Bhatnagar has donated more than 15,000 books. She hopes to bring her charity to Chicago next.
Suburban dance troupe helping family whose daughters have Batten Disease
Abigail and Annabelle Beedle have been diagnosed with CLN2, a rare genetic nervous system disorder, also referred to as "Batten Disease." Their story is being told by the Glenview-based Trifecta Dance Collective.
Chicago-area veterans preparing for 'Ruck March' fundraiser
For nine years, the organization "Chicago Veterans" has hosted 300 community events in 45 Chicagoland communities. They are events like the monthly liberty calls, where veterans can get connected to any service they need in person.
Chicago fashion student designing clothes for people with disabilities, autism
"I think if we bring these thoughts to everyday fashion we'll be able to accommodate a wider range of people," Kushner said. "I saw a lot of reports about how disabled people were struggling to find clothing that fit them, or if they could find clothing that was made for their bodies, it was extremely expensive."
Fenwick Friars pitcher Talia Lorenzo celebrates 400 career strikeouts
Talia Lorenzo is the longest serving member of the varsity squad and is one of the best female pitchers the school has seen in its 94-year history.
Suburban mom, inspired by disabled daughter, writes book about inclusion
"She's like us, but she just can't do stuff like us, because she's in a wheelchair and she can't really talk that well," said Christiano Zwiercan.
Northwestern students invent 'Steady Scrib' to help people with Parkinson's write
"Me and all of my siblings and all my cousins would receive weekly handwritten letters from my Pops," said Isabelle Mokotoff, a junior studying entrepreneurship and journalism at Northwestern University.
Skateboarding pig named Norbert is a hit in Chicago suburb of Buffalo Grove
"They're considered the fourth or fifth smartest animal behind elephants, dolphins and primates. So he picks up on things very, very quickly," said Vince.
'Golden Girls' convention returning to Chicago in April
"Normalizing the chosen family, normalizing that you don't have to follow the path that society dictates in order to be a contributor to society, to have a fulfilled life – I think that's something that definitely resonated in the show then and now," said one of the cofounders.
Chicago FAME Center gives children the gift of music, art and theater lessons
Since its inception in 2018, the FAME Center has gifted 1,500 Chicago students with art instruction.
Get ready to see the cat's pajamas at the Heartland Animal Shelter Slumber Pawty
“If anyone's dream is to sleep in a room with 15 cats, you can come do that with us," says Heartland Animal Shelter Executive Director Jenny Schlueter.
Family tragedy leads brothers to create 'Got Sole' sneaker swap meets
'Got Sole' is coming to the Chicago area in March. Jonathan and Joseph Dimodica founded the sneaker swap meets after a family tragedy.
Suburban mom packages donated items for women at shelters in 'Love Purses'
Beyond Valentine’s Day, a southwest suburban mom has made it her mission to spread love all year round. Now her project is being duplicated around the world.
Blind Chicago man inspires other with his passion for playing poker
How do you play poker when you can’t see the cards? When the stakes are high, a Chicagoan is proving there is no-limit.
Chicagoan Qing Li wins gold medal at Ice Swimming World Championships
"Your hands just automatically get numb and it feels like there's pins and needles. Part of it is convincing yourself you're not going to die," Qing Li laughed.
How you can send a Valentine to a veteran
Constituents of all ages are encouraged to express their gratitude through the program, which has distributed 10,000 cards so far to veterans at Lovell Federal Health Care Center and on Honor Flights.



















