Cancer survivor battling disease with an inspiring outlook and unique friendship
Meet a man who made a conscious decision to face adversity with a smile and a sense of adventure. A driving force alongside him: a friend he never imagined meeting.
At 83, the Chi-Lites Marshall Thompson isn't slowing down
The Chi-Lites occupy a proud place in Chicago music history, and they aren't done yet.
Boys & Girls Clubs team up with Red Cross to teach kids water safety
When you think of water, you think of fun in the pool and in the lake. But the American Red Cross and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago say safety is the first thing that should come to mind.
Chicago's Hidden Gems: International Museum of Surgical Science
A hidden gem on Chicago's North Side is a place where skeletons and skulls aren't scary, they're educational.
Giannoulias, DMV workers react to new workplace comedy "DMV" premiering on CBS
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said he will watch the show and said it's funny because it depicts what the DMV used to be.
UChicago Medicine doctor helps toddler with catastrophic spinal injury
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
Pilsen native turns parents' pool hall into Mexican-American bar and kitchen
A Chicago man turned an old pool hall into a new Mexican-American cocktail bar and kitchen in the Pilsen neighborhood, and he's got quite the story to tell about what it means to honor his parents' legacy.
Is your child's safety seat installed correctly? Here's what to look for
Dr. Maneesha Agarwal with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta said children who are injured or killed in crashes are either unrestrained or not properly restrained.
Inside the Chicago DEA lab, which processes huge quantities of dangerous drugs
In just the first six months of the year, the Chicago DEA team seized 1.6 million pills of fentanyl. That is almost three times more than they did all of last year.
Illinois Holocaust Museum reopens in temporary Loop location
The Illinois Holocaust Museum was shut down for a year to undergo construction. Now, the museum is turning a challenge into an opportunity. The museum has created new exhibits, in a new location, so even more people can hear its message.
Loyola University gives look inside 2 newly acquired historic homes
Loyola University Chicago has several locations, including its main campus in Rogers Park, but now it also has two historic homes – including one designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
Cardinal Blase Cupich celebrates 50th anniversary of Catholic ministry
Cardinal Blase Cupich is marking 50 years in the Catholic Church, including more than a decade as the leader of the Chicago Archdiocese.
Chicago nonprofit Ignite helping youth experiencing homelessness rebuild lives
Using an orange mobile outreach van, Ignite travels around the city to bring services to young people experiencing homelessness.
Obama Foundation brings high schoolers together with accomplished leaders
The Obama Foundation's Future Series is a program that brings Chicago high schoolers into intimate conversations with accomplished leaders from a wide variety of industries and careers.
Fox River Trolley Museum is a living history museum
The Fox River Trolley Museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience, a ride by the river enjoying a piece of history.