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Tracy Abrams mentoring Chicago’s youth

This week's Changemaker is teaching life lessons to inner-city youth. After finishing his college basketball career at Illinois...and a brief stint playing pro overseas, Tracy Abrams came back home and started a youth mentoring program.

May 22, 2023 (04:48)

Chicago weather: Cool and mostly clear with patchy fog Friday night

Chicago weather: Cool and mostly clear with patchy fog Friday night

Chicago Fit 4 Life exercise classes use Motown to motivate seniors to get moving

Chicago Fit 4 Life exercise classes use Motown to motivate seniors to get moving

Popular Chicago area pumpkin farm might be linked to 5 cases of E. coli

Popular Chicago area pumpkin farm might be linked to 5 cases of E. coli

“Freaky Frights” celebrates decades of Halloween spirit in North Riverside

“Freaky Frights” celebrates decades of Halloween spirit in North Riverside

Chicago weather: Mild weekend

Chicago weather: Mild weekend

NASA says Artemis III is on track for summer 2027, a two-week orbital test before a 2028 moon landin

NASA says Artemis III is on track for summer 2027, a two-week orbital test before a 2028 moon landin

150 Chicago Public Schools students take the stage at Lyric Opera for Choral Fest

150 Chicago Public Schools students take the stage at Lyric Opera for Choral Fest

Two Dan Sullivans, one Senate seat: How a name game is shaping Alaska’s close race

Two Dan Sullivans, one Senate seat: How a name game is shaping Alaska’s close race

Campaign “investment pool” scams promise a payout if your candidate wins, FBI warns

Campaign “investment pool” scams promise a payout if your candidate wins, FBI warns

2 women in Chicago say husbands detained by ICE are on hunger strikes

2 women in Chicago say husbands detained by ICE are on hunger strikes

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital's "Trunk-or-treat" lets kids with mobility devices enjoy Halloween

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital's "Trunk-or-treat" lets kids with mobility devices enjoy Halloween

Oregon father speaks out after killing school shooter inside his children's school

Oregon father speaks out after killing school shooter inside his children's school

Lemont homeowner charged after police find 76 dogs living in home and garage

Lemont homeowner charged after police find 76 dogs living in home and garage

Trump defends Ramaswamy’s controversial ad featuring Acton’s mom

Trump defends Ramaswamy’s controversial ad featuring Acton’s mom

5 E. coli cases might be linked to Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen, Illinois

5 E. coli cases might be linked to Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm in Homer Glen, Illinois

School Spotlight: Learn more about the Technology Center of DuPage

School Spotlight: Learn more about the Technology Center of DuPage

Chicago weather: Warmer than average Friday

Chicago weather: Warmer than average Friday

All clear given after suspicious envelope delivered to Chicago federal building

All clear given after suspicious envelope delivered to Chicago federal building

South Chicago Chapel undergoes first inspection since 55 decomposing bodies found inside

South Chicago Chapel undergoes first inspection since 55 decomposing bodies found inside

Over 70 dogs rescued from Lemont hoarding situation

Over 70 dogs rescued from Lemont hoarding situation

Fitness Friday: Bar Method in South Loop

Fitness Friday: Bar Method in South Loop

School Spotlight: Technology Center of DuPage

School Spotlight: Technology Center of DuPage

Gino's East celebrates 60 years of Chicago deep dish pizza

Gino's East celebrates 60 years of Chicago deep dish pizza

Chicago rapper Myquale opens for Lil Yachty at Red Bull Setlist concert

Chicago rapper Myquale opens for Lil Yachty at Red Bull Setlist concert

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