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Local Singer Helping Other Musicians in Need
While many musicians are facing financial difficulties because of the pandemic, some are now seeing relief thanks to one generous singer. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Watch: ‘The Path Forward – Fearless Conversations About Race'
In June, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, NBC 5 began moderating virtual conversations with panelists to discuss race in Chicago and how Chicagoans can work together to make real change. These discussions were so engaging and so powerful, we kept doing them — and will continue to do so! Listen to past conversations below! Panelists talk about the…
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‘Create Peace': 7th Annual Polar Peace March Goes Virtual
The Polar Peace March, a long-time Chicago event that occurs annually near Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, will take place virtually this year on Sunday, Jan. 17, still with the aim of creating and promoting peace. Fred Long, vice president of development at UCAN, talks about this year’s Polar Peace March and how you can raise money to help Chicago’s...
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Watch: ‘The Path Forward – Personal Stories About Race and How We Can Make A Difference'
In this edition of “The Path Forward,” NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter talks with panelists from an organization called Life After Hate, founded by former white supremacists who want to help others leave white supremacy.
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2021 ‘Project Innovation' Grant Challenge Applications Now Open in Chicago
NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation has kicked off their Project Innovation grant challenge in Chicago for a fourth consecutive year Friday, and grant applications are open.
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Suburban Activist Who Sold Home to Advocate For Homeless Releases New Project
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,...
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Suburban Activist Who Sold Home to Advocate For Homeless Releases New Project
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.
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10 Inspiring Stories to Remember the Good in 2020
From people finding creative ways to show their love to family members, to cheering on frontline workers out their windows, to holding date nights outside hospital windows – Chicagoans and Illinoisans made the most of an unprecedented year in the most heartfelt ways.
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Inspiring Stories to Remember the Good in 2020
From people finding creative ways to show their love to family members, to cheering on frontline workers out their windows, to holding date nights outside hospital rooms – Chicagoans and Illinoisans made the most of an unprecedented year in the most heartfelt ways.
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Volunteer Effort Helps Feed More Than 5,000 Families
A volunteer effort is making a difference in feeding the hungry. Christian Farr reports.
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Teen Artist With Down Syndrome Auctions Painting to Raise Money for Charity
Chicago teenage artist with Down Syndrome will auction off paintings Saturday to raise money for charity. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.
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Chicago Church Provides Hundreds of Meals to Those in Need on Thanksgiving
Looking to make a difference this Thanksgiving, a Chicago church found a way to provide hundreds of meals to people in need Thursday. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has all the details.
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Making A Difference: Remember the Past, Transform The Future
The Illinois Holocaust Museum has gone virtual to help provide people with tools to make a difference with humanity.
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Making a Difference: Seventh Graders Launch Campaign to Fight ALS
A group of seventh graders started a book club to pass time during the pandemic, but that initiative has turned into a campaign against ALS. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter explains.
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Teen Artist With Down Syndrome Auctions Painting to Raise Money for Charity
For 15-year-old Emmett Kyoshi Wilson, painting is much more than a passion. It’s a gift. Emmett’s parents discovered that gift while trying to teach him to write at age 4. His mom, Kathy Menighan Wilson, says, “With Down Syndrome, he had such a hard time holding a pencil and didn’t want to. Didn’t even want to hold a crayon.”...
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Making a Difference: Salvation Army Makes Final Push to Collect Toys Through ‘Angel Tree' Program
NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has the story of how the Salvation Army is making a late push to ensure kids get toys for Christmas through its Angel Tree program.
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Northbrook Company's Coat Drive Provides High-End Coats to Those in Need
A Chicago-area company is making a difference for those who need it this holiday season. NBC 5’s Kye Martin reports.
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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.
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Chicago Church Seeks Public Help With Toy Drive as COVID-19 Leads to Spike in Requests
Another Chance Church of Chicago is busy preparing for its ninth annual toy drive, and this year, they’ll have their work cut out for them due to challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter shares their story.
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Company Makes Huge Donations to Address Racial Disparities in Healthcare
A North Chicago company is making a huge donation to several organizations to help address racial disparities in healthcare in the city. NBC 5’s Kye Martin has the story.