-
Misericordia Celebrates 100 Years of Acceptance and Respect
Misericordia Heart of Mercy is celebrating it’s 100th anniversary and the executive director, Sister Rosemary Connelly, has been there over 50 years.
-
Misericordia Celebrates 100 Years of Acceptance and Respect
Misericordia Heart of Mercy is celebrating it’s 100th anniversary and the executive director, Sister Rosemary Connelly, has been there over 50 years. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
-
Making A Difference: Fundraiser Helps Support Mental Health Programs
Habilitative Systems Inc is hosting “Jazz With Pizzazz: Battling The Holiday Blues,” an annual fundraiser designed to provide mental health care to people with disabilities, seniors, at risk children and youth, and adults with mental illness.
-
Stars Join Cyndi Lauper's Benefit Concert for Homeless Youth
Taylor Swift, Cher, Billie Eilish, LL Cool J and Dolly Parton are adding their voices to Cyndi Lauper’s annual concert to combat youth homelessness, an issue its organizer says has only gotten worse during the pandemic
-
Chicago's Anti-Cruelty Society Raises Money in Pet Portraits
The anti-cruelty society, Chicago pet adoption center, thought of a creative way to raise money — pet portraits. The city shelter has already raised over $10,000 to helping Chicago animals find homes as situations have been more difficult since the coronavirus outbreak. “With the way things are right now, we had to think of a new fundraiser that was positive…
-
World Leaders, Stars Raise $7 Billion at Event Aimed at Fighting Virus
A summit that included a star-studded virtual concert hosted by Dwayne Johnson has raised nearly $7 billion in cash and loan guarantees to assist the poor around the globe whose lives have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic.
-
Ronald McDonald House Hosts Virtual Fundraising ‘Un-Gala'
The Ronald McDonald House will have a four day ramp up to a Facebook Live “un-gala” on Saturday night to help raise funds for the facility. NBC 5’s Kye Martin has a preview.
-
Chicago Nonprofit Postpones Annual Fundraiser, Fuels Help to Restaurants
While many spring fundraisers are postponed or even canceled because of coronavirus, one organization is trying to regroup to help the very restaurants that help them every year. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
-
‘Be Chicago: Together We Can' NBC Sports Chicago Fundraiser Airs Wednesday
On Wednesday, NBC Sports Chicago will be air a fundraiser to help raise awareness and money for the the city’s COVID-19 relief efforts. The television event will be hosted by NBC Sports Chicago personalities and feature interviews from announcers, game analysts and players from the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls, White Sox, Cubs and Bears. All proceeds from the fundraiser will...
-
Chicago Artists Unite For ‘Our City of Neighbors' Virtual Concert Thursday
A virtual concert starring Chicago musicians and artists will stream live on YouTube this week to raise money for local non-profit organizations during the coronavirus pandemic. Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and “The Voice” contestant Katie Kadan join a roster of Chicago musicians and artists for Thursday’s “Our City of Neighbors,” a concert from Windy City Indie hosted by Matthew Rodrigues,...
-
Chicago Artists Unite for ‘Our City of Neighbors' Fundraiser
Chicago artists are getting together for a one of a kind musical fundraiser on April 30th at 7 p.m. called ‘Our City of Neighbors’ which will be streaming on YouTube and hosted by Matthew Rodrigues. Here is a taste of what to expect with Katie Kadan’s soulful performance of ‘Take Me to the River’.
-
Woman Saves Piglet From Traffic, Raises Cash for Its Surgery
A Pennsylvania woman who rescued a piglet that was darting in and out of rush-hour traffic is getting help from local businesses to fund a surgery it needs to survive.
-
PAWmicon: Canine Pop Culture Fest
Coo over woofers dressed as superheroes, and villains, too, from movies and comic books, at a sweet San Diego fundraiser.
-
Sen. Martin Sandoval Announces Resignation Months After Feds Raid Office
Sen. Martin Sandoval has submitted his resignation to the Illinois Secretary of Senate’s office months after federal agents raided his office.
-
SoulCycle CEO Melanie Whelan Resigns
Melanie Whelan is resigning from her position as chief executive officer of SoulCycle, effective Tuesday, the company told CNBC Make It. Both sides felt it was time for a leadership transition, according to a person briefed on the decision who asked not to be named because those discussions were private. A spokesperson for SoulCycle declined to comment on the impetus...
-
Second Fairfax Accuser Is Intensely Private Maryland Mom
The Maryland woman who has accused Democratic Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of raping her while they were students at Duke University in 2000 is a single mother who values her privacy, worked for several years as a school fundraiser and had a sometimes-turbulent personal life.
-
Chicago Cops Hold Fundraiser After Losing 3 of Their Own
Following the most recent fallen officers’ funerals, emotions, especially for their families, are still raw. But there’s huge need now moving forward and that’s what a fundraiser–replete with bagpipes playing “Amazing Grace” Wednesday night was all about. Dick Johnson reports.
-
Senior Trump Official Embellished Résumé, Had Face on Fake Time Cover
A senior Trump administration official has embellished her résumé with misleading claims about her professional background — even creating a fake Time magazine cover with her face on it — raising questions about her qualifications to hold a top position at the State Department, according to NBC News. An NBC News investigation found that Mina Chang, the deputy assistant secretary...
-
John Legend Lends Support as Florida Felons Receive Voting Rights
Singer John Legend was on hand to lend support as 18 former felons were granted the right to vote in what Miami officials say is a simple and streamlined process.
-