3 young Cubs fans and their families headed to Arizona for spring training
The young Cubs fans are patients who are getting treatment at Advocate Children's Hospital.
7-year-old gives gift of life to teen brother battling leukemia
Fittingly, the extraordinary act of love happened on Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Day and National Donor Day.
Teen tracks down a grandmother who lost her wallet, sparking an unlikely friendship
An Arkansas teenager drove miles to find the owner of a lost wallet. Little did he know the road would lead to a beautiful beginning.
Suburban mom packages donated items for women at shelters in 'Love Purses'
Beyond Valentine’s Day, a southwest suburban mom has made it her mission to spread love all year round. Now her project is being duplicated around the world.
Suburban mayor meets father after 61 years thanks to Ancestry DNA test
Agpawa's mother left him in the care of his grandparents as an infant, his mother was ashamed because she had a child out of wedlock.
Some patients at Advocate Children's Hospital get surprise trip to Cubs' spring training
There was a special surprise Wednesday for some patients at Advocate Children's Hospital.
Family raises over $250,000 for pizza delivery worker who fell on their porch
The 72-year-old woman is retiring from her job at Dominos and tells the family who helped her that she is planning to travel.
Marsh Elementary students receive new bikes for 'National Random Acts of Kindness Week'
It was an exciting Monday at Marsh Elementary on Chicago's Southeast Side.
Two Chicago-area children attend Super Bowl thanks to Make-A-Wish
Matthew and Simon just learned a few weeks ago they’d be traveling to the big game. Matthew has a genetic condition that causes benign tumors to develop on his organs. Simon is battling leukemia.
Auburn student drains improbable 94-foot putt during Alabama game, wins new car
On a wild Saturday of college basketball, the most impressive moment may have happened during a stoppage of play.
Watch: Service dog that inspired PAWS Act for veterans honored on her final flight
Kaya, a military service dog, was the inspiration behind the PAWS Act, signed into law in 2021
Emotional video helps hound get forever home after 7 years at shelter
A woman who follows the shelter on Facebook had seen posts about Mitch in the past, but the emotional video "convinced her to give Mitch a forever home."
‘A best friend just like him’: One-eared shelter dog tears ear off his favorite stuffed toy
"Bruno knows there’s nothing wrong with him, and now he has a best friend just like him to prove it."
‘Honestly, so amazed’: Watch seventh-grade student win $10k after scoring 4 shots in under 25 seconds
The footage shows student JJ Franks consecutively landing a lay-up, a free throw, a three-point shot and a half-court shot.
Missing dog reunited with family 8 years later: ‘I think he really remembers us’
Roscoe, a beagle, went missing from Kansas in 2015. He was found in January 2023 more than 1,300 miles away in Idaho.
Honeymooners return to Palmer House Hilton for their 70th anniversary
Vern and Donna Nelson from Iowa celebrated their honeymoon at the hotel in 1953 and arrived back this week to mark their 70th anniversary.
Chicago gets off to a chilly start this week with temps in the teens
A winter weather advisory is in effect for roughly the I-80 corridor and points south until 8 a.m. The rest of the day will be very cold with sunshine breaking through.
Chicago school surprises coach after heart attack recovery
A teacher and coach at Kelly High School got a very special and unique surprise Friday.
Rich Township High School raises money for worker whose home was destroyed in fire
A suburban high school gave a lesson in generosity to one of its workers.
Puppy deemed ‘too big’ finds home after 14 failed adoptions: 'He's perfect'
A North Carolina animal shelter said three people took the puppy home but returned him.