Violinist Samuel Williams plays for travelers passing through O'Hare Airport

Williams says outside of other events, he's usually performing in the pedestrian tunnel seven days a week.

• Oct 7

Beloved meal delivery coordinator at Norridge senior facility marks major milestone

Arleen Newhouse heads up the home-delivered meals program at the Senior Assistance Center in Norridge, Illinois.

• Sep 30

Beloved Norridge meal delivery coordinator reaches milestone

The old saying goes, if you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life. That might be hyperbole for some, but Arleen Newhouse takes that to heart.

• Sep 30

Evanston wind phone helps grieving people connect with lost loved ones

An old, disconnected British-style phone booth at Canal Shores Golf Course in Evanston, Illinois, has become a lifeline for grieving people to connect with loved ones they've lost.

• Sep 23

Chicago Plays is how one man brings free piano access to public spaces

You could call John McCarthy Chicago's piano man, and his organization Chicago Plays is his way to bring free access to pianos in the city's public spaces.

• Sep 16

Retired Naperville firefighter recalls 10 days at Ground Zero after 9/11

A retired Naperville firefighter was one of a team of rescuers who boarded a C-130 to travel to New York City after the September 11 terrorist attack, bound for Ground Zero.

• Sep 9

"Catch That Train" videos create joy, community around viral CTA chases

You may be familiar with the viral "Catch That Train" videos by SidequestTre on TikTok and Instagram, but the man behind them says it's not just about views: it's about creating joy and community.

• Sep 2