A Homeless Man in Chicago Changed My Flat Tire: "He Really Saved Me"
A social media post evoked all the feels that come with a simple act of kindness-especially when the compassion is shown by a homeless man.
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Chicago Man Goes Around Buying All of Vendors' Tamales in Frigid Temps Then Gives Them to Homeless
Takorea Cocina owner Robert Magiet has been busy buying tamales from vendors around Chicago to feed the homeless.
Long-Lost Sisters Reunite And Discover Their Tattoos, Jobs, and Hobbies Match Exactly
Victoria Voorhees was adopted but recently found her sister Alyss Ravae through a DNA test. Turns out, they love all the same things.
Artistic Doctor Transforms Kids' Broken Arms Into Animated Artwork Especially For Them-LOOK
Kids with broken arms at one Chicago hospital never expected to leave with a piece of cast art designed just for them.
Chicago Marathon Runner Rescues Stray Kitten During the Race-Bystander Gives it a Home
Marathoner Sarah Bohan was on track for a personal best when she made a mid-race decision that made her sponsors PAWS Chicago proud.
Farmers Markets Thriving Since Pandemic as Shoppers and Venders Form Unbreakable Ritual
The number of farmers markets in the United States has grown rapidly in recent years, from just under 2,000 in 1994 to more than 8,600 markets
Newly Discovered Fossil Named For David Attenborough Pushes Back Era of Toothless Birds by 50 Million Years
In honor of naturalist Sir David Attenborough, the name given by Chicago naturalists means "Attenborough's strange bird."
Violent Crime and Homicide Falling Across Major US Cities, with Detroit on Track for a 60-Year Low
From another city famous for violent crime, Chicago remains on pace for double-digit percentage declines in the number of homicides
Narrowly Avoiding Prison by Judge's Leniency, She Turned Her Life Around to Win Case as a Lawyer in His Courtroom
A repeat drug offender turned criminal defense attorney, it shows among other things that it's never too late to turn one's life around.
St. Louis Looks to Resettle Chicago Migrants From Venezuela to Reverse Declining Population, Boost Workforce
It's estimated that 20,000 migrants have arrived in Chicago this year, and finding them places to stay has been challenging
Chance Encounter Leads High Schoolers to 3D-Print Dozens of Free Prosthetics for Kids Around the World
These students have made more than 75 prosthetics for children in need—and they even started an after-school club so they could make even more.
After $9 Was Stolen From Girl's Lemonade Stand, Community Gives Her $350 to Pay It Forward
After a group of youngsters stole $9 from a little girl running a lemonade stand, dozens of neighbors rallied behind her charitable mission.
Chicago Church Members Given Cash to Spread Around for City in Need
The Rev. Jackson Crum told members of his Chicago Park Community Church this month that their great city is struggling and needs hope. As ushers distributed envelopes stuffed with bills large and small, Crum told members of his flock to put the nearly $12,000 to work in the corners of the community where they think it will do the most good.
Chicago Kids Nix Celebrity Bar Mitzvahs, Use Money to Build Playground
Instead of a huge bash, two Jewish 12-year-olds in Chicago are planning their Bar Mitzvahs around designing and building a playground for the public.
Videos Capture Penguins Going On Adorable 'Field Trip' Around Their Aquarium During Shutdowns
These rockhopper penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago were given the unique opportunity to explore the facility during the COVID-19 shutdowns.
After Chicago Becomes One of the Biggest US Cities to Ditch Overdue Library Fees, Book Returns Surge by 240%
Since the new return policy went into effect last month, librarians are delighted to report that book returns have surged by more than 240%.
Man Runs Marathon in SWAT Gear, Saves a Life, and Gets Engaged-All on the Same Day
It was a pretty eventful day for this Chicago Police Sergeant after he ran a 15k, saved a stranger's life, and then proposed to his longtime girlfriend.
Teens Transform Liquor Store into a Needed Food Market, Choosing The Best Way To Serve Chicago
By the Hand Club for Kids and pro athletes have come together to create fresh food market, Austin Harvest, in a looted Chicago liquor store.
Floating Movie Nights Where Viewers Sit in Socially-Distant Boats May Be Coming to the U.S. And Canada
A floating movie theater with boats was popular in Paris—now Beyond Cinema is bringing socially-distant film fun to fans in US and Canada.
Strangers Bought All the Frozen Pops From Old Man's Cart to Help Him Get Out of Heat-Then They Gave Him $60K
Chicago neighbors bought all the paletas from an old man's cart so he could go home on Father's Day, then raised $60k for Don Rosario's retirement.
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