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.
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When Town Superman Needs Help, Community Rallies Behind Him to Raise Thousands
This man has acted as his town's own personal Superman for over 25 years – so when he was the one who needed rescuing, they did not hesitate to help.
Man Risks Life to Save His Parrot From Deep Mud, Heroes Come to Rescue
When a devoted man risked his life to save his pet bird from "quicksand", the pair of them were finally saved by a team of local rescuers.
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.
Beer and Wine at Starbucks? Coming Next Year to Chicago
Trying to boost evening traffic to their stores, Starbucks will begin offering beer and wine, along with new options like cured meats in Chicago by the end of 2012.
When Cop With Cancer Refuses to Stop Working, Dozens of City Workers Donate Their Sick Days
This community has written an entire manual on how to be kind – and judging by the story of Chris Kudla, they're following every word.
Café Owner Has Been Delivering Free Soup for One Year to Stranger Going Through Chemotherapy
When this restauranteur learned about a sick man's love for his soups, he started showing up at the man's door with free meals in hand.
Kids Give Up Playtime to Learn Sign Language for Deaf Classmate
Fifth graders give up their recess to learn sign language so they can communicate with a deaf boy in their class.
Rather Than Ticketing Young Man for Driving Illegally, Officer Gave Him a Ride to His Job Interview
A desperate 22-year-old man may not have been able to get the job he wanted if it had not been for a compassionate cop lending a hand.
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.
Pastor Ends 94-Day Rooftop Protest After Donation From Tyler Perry
Over the last three months, living in a chilly tent on the roof of a vacant South Side Chicago motel, Rev. Corey Brooks kept up his vigil against gun violence. On Friday, he was triumphant after a pledge of $98,000 from filmmaker Tyler Perry provided the final push for reaching the pastor's goal of raising $450,000 to buy and demolish the decrepit motel, a haven for drugs and prostitution.
Tip of a Lifetime: Three Lucky Waitresses Get $5,000 Checks
The Boone County Family Restaurant in Rockford, Illinois has some very happy workers today. Three waitresses there, each in their 20's, stared in disbelief Saturday as a blond-haired woman inexplicably handed them three $5,000 checks. Despite their protestations, the generous diner, whose identity is being kept a secret, insisted that she and the other waitresses take it.
Watch This Pup Grin After Being Rescued Whenever He Hears "Say Cheese!"
Herbert has plenty to grin about after being rescued before Christmas, but warning, his smile is highly contagious.
Van Gogh Painting Recreated As Actual Bedroom to Rent on Airbnb
Van Gogh's "Bedroom In Arles" painting has been rebuilt in detail for an Art Institute of Chicago exhibit–and rented for $10 a night.
Man Leaves $3 Million Fortune to Create New Animal Rescue Farm
A man with no family of humans has left his fortune to animals, providing them a shelter and refuge on a secluded Illinois farm.
Former Students Surprise Their Music Teacher Who Drops to Her Knees in Tears
This surprise reunion of a music teacher's chorus brings her to her knees–and will bring tears of appreciation to your eyes for all good teachers.
A Random Act of Kindness Caught on Camera Leads a Homeless Man to Shelter
A photo of a cop's kindness to a homeless man helped a pastor find the man in need and take him to a shelter.
Surgeon Treats 100,000 Patients Unable to Pay for Health Care
This doctor found a way to pay for his patient's treatment when they couldn't or their insurance wouldn't.
Chicago Gave Hundreds of High-risk Teens Summer Jobs and Crime Plummeted
The city of Chicago started a summer jobs program for public high school students living in high-crime, low-income neighborhoods. Officials hoped it might curb other social ills, like crime rates, that rise when there's no work to be found. A new study hails it as a success.
Dozens of Neighbors Harvest Fields for Farmer with Cancer
When a farmer couldn't work his fields at harvest time, dozens of neighbors did it for him, bringing in all 450 acres in a matter of hours.
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