Chicago Celebrates Ferris Bueller's Day Off with 3-Day Festival on 30th Anniv.
Ferris Bueller is getting three days off in Chicago this spring as the city celebrates the 30th anniversary of the 1986 movie with a 3-Day Ferris Fest.
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Big-hearted Little Boy Gives Up Birthday Gifts to Help Shelter Animals
The donations poured in when this five-year-old gave up birthday presents so he could help the rescue animals at his local shelters.
Falcons Soar Off Endangered List With Irony, From Nests in City Skyscrapers
After nearly becoming extinct in North America due to pesticides, the fastest species on earth is rebounding, thanks to humans and modern skyscrapers.
Veterans Ensure Safe Passage for Chicago Kids Walking To School
US Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan are keeping youngsters safe on their walk to and from school in Chicago. Their peacekeeping efforts cut violent crime on the gang-ridden routes by 20% in the first couple of years.
Good Samaritan Pays Grocery Bill for Firefighters Having a Hectic Day
When firefighters repeatedly rushed out of a grocery store on emergency calls, they came back to find someone had paid for their groceries and left a note.
Police Fight Crime in Chicago by Coaching Youth Baseball
Police officers in Chicago are stepping up to the plate to coach at-risk kids and build trust through America's favorite pastime.
Is it a Bird? A Plane? No, It's the Annual Celebration in Superman's Hometown
Join a Tug-of-War or eat Kryptonite Jell-o in Superman's Hometown of Metropolis, at this weekend's festival.
Today Only, Get Your Free Donuts Here! (And Find Out Why)
It's National Doughnut Day, but do you know where and why you can get free doughnuts today?
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