Chicago City Buildings to be Powered by 100% Renewable Energy
Chicago is set to start powering their government buildings with 100% renewable energy by 2025.
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89-yo Man Surprised with $150K After Stranger Sees Him Pushing Popsicle Cart to Make Ends Meet
Following his daughter's death, this senior was resigned to pushing his popsicle cart for the rest of his life – until his photo was posted on the internet.
He Aims to Solve Hunger in Chicago by Bringing Food Waste Down to Zero
His ingenious app, Zero Percent, connects restaurants and schools that have surplus food with nonprofits that bring the food to those in need.
Man Turns Abandoned Tennis Courts Into Flourishing Dog Park on Chicago South Side
By using old materials from construction sites, a man created one of the most popular dog parks in the city - and it was built on an abandoned tennis court.
Uber Driver Reunites Wallet Containing Life Savings with Newly Emigrated Man
For this Ukrainian man, $3,000 was all he had in the world – and he would have lost it all if not for his compassionate Uber driver.
Chicago Linebacker Saves Man Choking on Brisket at Busy Airport: "Mom Would Be Proud"
If a linebacker hadn't gotten a sudden craving for barbecue, he may not have been next to this man when he started choking on a piece of brisket.
Cubs Fans Help Elderly Man With Cancer Enjoy Playoff Game: 'I just love this!'
Two brothers attending a Chicago Cubs game went the extra mile in order to ensure that an elderly couple had the best possible time.
Obama Invites Civic Leaders to a Summit for Solving the World's Most Common Problems
Former President Barack Obama is inviting some of the brightest minds in the world to his hometown for a conference on making the world a better place.
Instead of Elephants, This Family Circus Features Happy Rescue Dogs as the Stars
The Midnight Circus doesn't just raise money for Chicago parks – they serve to fight negative stereotypes about pit bulls as adoptable dogs.
Cop Buys Membership For Teen Caught Sneaking into Gym to Play Basketball
Officer Valenti was sympathetic to a 15-year-old trying to play basketball with his friends – so instead of pulling out handcuffs, he pulled out his wallet.
Stranger Gives the Boots Off His Feet to Freezing Homeless Man on the Subway
A spontaneous act of kindness on a subway car last Friday in Chicago brought tears to the eyes of everyone surrounding these two men.
Watch Trucker Use His Vehicle to Block Traffic So Stranded Motorcyclist Can Move to Safety
This trucker was not about to abandon a stranded motorcyclist in the middle of a busy interstate just because some drivers had road rage.
Rival Gangs Celebrate Their Extended Peace By Building Neighborhood Playground
The gang members worked alongside each other this month so they could celebrate their cease fire in a productive and compassionate way.
Shelter Offers "Unadoptable" Feral Cats to Hunt Rats -With Big Success
With rat control problems up 67% in one year, Chicago is trying an old-fashioned, non-toxic, solution to solving the problem.
Despite Local Racial Tension, Good Samaritan Leaps Into Action to Rescue Cop From Smoking Car
A man is being praised for rescuing a wounded police officer in a community that often harbors mistrust towards law enforcement.
Watch Police Officer Handle a Crisis With Toddler Wandering On the Side of Highway
Initially, Mannino thought that the moving shape was a stray dog – but as he got closer, he was startled to see that it was actually a young boy.
Ex-NFL Player Faces His Fear of Water By Building a Boat and Sailing Across Lake Michigan for Charity
Even though he has no experience with rowing, this former pro-footballer is determined to make the voyage in order to raise money for charity.
When Man With Autism Has Violent Reaction to Medication, Mom is Stunned by Officers' Compassionate Response
Despite past miserable experiences with hospitals, the parents of an autistic son were overwhelmed by how kindly he was treated during his most recent trip.
Good Samaritans Pay for Hotel Rooms to House 70 Homeless People During Polar Vortex
Amidst historically frigid city temperatures, an unknown hero picked up the tab for 70 homeless people to stay in a hotel.
You Can Help Homeless People Get to Midwestern Warming Centers by Using These Free Lyft Coupon Codes
If you want to help people find shelter during Winter Storm Jayden, the ride-sharing app is offering free rides to warming centers until Friday.
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