Chicago homeless

Fifteen years ago, Diane Nilan, an advocate for the homeless in Joliet and Aurora for decades, sold her house and all her belongings and bought an RV to travel the country. Her mission: to document the homelessness problem in America and its impact on families. Nilan videotaped her journey and released several documentaries along the way. When the pandemic hit,...

Fifteen years ago, Diane Nilan, an advocate for the homeless in Joliet and Aurora for decades, sold her house and all her belongings and bought an RV to travel the country. Her mission: to document the homelessness problem in America and its impact on families. Now, she has a new project, and NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has the details.

W&W Towing owner Early Walker is known for his acts of kindness. Walker is providing tents and sleeping bags to help the homeless weather the elements this winter.