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Misericordia Candy Days fundraiser held outside Union Station
DePaul women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno was among those greeting Union Station commuters while raising money for Misericordia Candy Days, NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.
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Making a Difference: Shelter Inc.
This week we are highlighting Shelter Incorporated. We thank them for Making a Difference as they shield youth and offer training to understand the signs that a child may be facing abuse or neglect.
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Making a Difference: Kristin Oliver Memorial Blood Drive
This week we are highlighting Kristin Oliver Memorial Blood Drive. We thank them for Making a Difference as they bring people together to donate blood with a purpose of giving, education, and love.
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Making a Difference: Institute for Therapy Through the Arts
This week we are highlighting the Institute for Therapy Through the Arts. We thank them for Making a Difference as they provide an innovative approach to the way that therapy is conducted as well as creative solutions to life’s challenges.
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Making a Difference: Pivoting in Heels
This week we are highlighting Pivoting in Heels. We thank them for Making a Difference as they empower women mentally, physically, and spiritually. In addition, Pivoting in Heels also assists young women in gaining internships and maintaining connections with local leaders.
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Making a Difference: Illinois Native American Summit
This week we are highlighting the Chicago American Indian Community Collaborative. We thank them for Making a Difference as they bring awareness to their organization and invite others to take part in the rich culture and celebration they share.
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Chicago program aims to empower local Black high school students
A local program in Chicago is working to empower Black high school students by offering both education and career resources, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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High-5! Know someone doing good things? Nominate them for an NBC Chicago shoutout on TV
NBC Chicago loves celebrating people doing good things in the Chicago area, and we believe they deserve a shoutout.
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Making a Difference : Chicago Latino Film Festival
The Chicago Latino Film Festival , now in its 40th year, offers Chicago film lovers from all walks of life the opportunity to view films that might not otherwise be accessible due to securing a distribution or streaming deal. NBC 5’s JC Navarrette spoke to Alejandro Riera about the great films being presented at this year’s festival.
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Glen Ellyn Public Library holds event for Down Syndrome Awareness Day
The Glen Ellyn Public Library is holding an event mixing fun activities with important lessons for Down Syndrome Awareness Day, NBC Chicago’s Natalie Martinez reports.
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Grand Kyiv Ballet performs in Chicago, with portion of proceeds benefiting Ukraine
Members of the Grand Kyiv Ballet came to Chicago’s Harris Theater for a one-night performance of the ballet Giselle, NBC Chicago’s Courtney Sisk reports.
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Tutoring Chicago continues to uplift students with free 1-on-1 instruction
Continuing an effort to uplift students in Chicago, Tutoring Chicago offers long-term one-on-one free tutoring, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Chicago nonprofit empowering young girls through leadership and mentoring programs receives grant to expand reach
A Chicago nonprofit organization based in Bronzeville that works to empower young girls through mentorship programs has received a grant to expand their reach, NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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Man hopes to honor Cuban roots by helping other Latinos succeed in business community
A man who was born in Cuba but has called Chicago home for decades says he hopes to honor his roots by helping Latinos find success in the business community. Our sister station Telemundo Chicago reports.
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Friends of local photographer rally behind him as he battles health crisis
Friends and clients of beloved local photographer David Sutton are rallying behind him as he faces a health crisis, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Students take part in annual oratory competition ahead of MLK Day
Some Chicago students got a head start on honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by taking part in an annual oratory competition. LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Group aims to inspire next generation of entrepreneurs
A Chicago-area group is aiming to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs by helping them get the tools to succeed, and LeeAnn Trotter has the story.
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Celebrating those Making a Difference in the Chicago area
NBC Chicago is celebrating those who are making positive change in the Chicago area with a special piece showcasing our “Making a Difference” stories from 2023.
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Water filter giveaway event held on West Side
A water filter giveaway was held in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, assisting residents whose homes have contaminated water, NBC Chicago’s Kye Martin reports.
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Joliet Hooters hosts ‘LovePurse' event, with donations going to domestic violence shelters
The Hooters in Joliet hosted their second annual “LovePurse” event, with donated purses going to domestic violence shelters, NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.