School Spotlight: Palatine High School
Principal Tony Medina said the school celebrates loyalty with strong support from students and alumni.
Chicago's female business owners eye DNC to spend money outside the Loop
"During those weekdays, they're walking around and enjoying the city, and then again, the weekends are times when people really go crazy and get out in the neighborhoods and get to know these local businesses and buy."
UIC, Rush join forces to prevent food waste
Students collect food from around the Illinois Medical District that would otherwise have been thrown out.
Cake4Kids gives bakers the sweet gift of helping others and treats to those who need them
"That's a need that needs to get filled, and I'm happy to do a teeny tiny part."
Trailblazing North Central College president focused on listening to students.
Dr. Anita Thomas has only been on the job at North Central College since July, but she's made it her home and the students her family.
Lake Forest College studying benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence
A team will investigate AI from a human perspective, including what it means to be human in a world with AI creating art.
School Spotlight: Thornton Fractional North High School
As Principal Mr. Brian Rucinski said, "It's a special place" that feels like "one big family."
Stranger steals Riverdale woman's opioid prescription from pharmacy
Her story reveals the danger of such medication falling into the wrong hands amid a national opioid epidemic.
"I'll Have What She's Having" exhibit at Illinois Holocaust Museum teaches history of Jewish delis
While most people probably associate Jewish delis with New York, they also have important roots in Chicago's meat industry.
Little Village artist's career grows from street graffiti to his own business
Monarrez said he picked up his first can of spray paint at 10 years old. After getting in trouble, he eventually turned that creativity into his own business.
4-year-old student at Avery Coonley School gives TEDx Talk on "Building Big Dreams"
Bennett Haried loves to build things, like many kids his age; but unlike most kids, he is translating his hobby into lessons everyone can learn.
Northern Illinois Food Bank works hard to keep deliveries going in bitter cold
"Hunger doesn't take a day off because there's snow on the ground," Northern Illinois Food Bank director of transportation Chuck Fulco said.
Chicago swimmer exercises in frigid Lake Michigan in middle of winter
While Barton Williams does not wear a wet suit, he does wear a diving hood, goggles, gloves, and booties for his feet. He carries a rope to prevent slipping on the ice.
Tips for your mental health: It only takes a minute
Take a moment to take care of your mental health.
American Blues Theater opens first season in permanent home with "It's A Wonderful Life"
After decades of moving from location to location, the American Blues Theater finally has its own home.