Eagle Scout candidate on a mission to revive Orland Park cemetery
Jimmy Sullivan, 15, is working to restore a neglected 19th-century cemetery in Orland Park as part of his Eagle Scout project.
Eagle Scout candidate on a mission to revive Orland Park cemetery
Jimmy Sullivan, 15, is working to restore a neglected 19th-century cemetery in Orland Park as part of his Eagle Scout project.
Illinois athlete aims for gold in Paris Paralympic Games
The Paralympic Games kick off this week in Paris with nine athletes from the University of Illinois representing the United States.
Illinois Paralympian goes for gold in Paris
The Paralympic games kick off in Paris this week. Suzanna Scaroni is one of nine athletes from Illinois competing in the Paris Games.
Gary youth center supports local kids
Aaliyah Stewart, creator of the 'I Am Them' foundation, discussed the organization's mission to help at-risk youth in Gary, Indiana.
Volunteer pilots help rescue sea turtles, deliver 'Pistachio' to Brookfield Zoo Chicago
A national nonprofit, Turtles Fly Too, transported an injured Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle named Pistachio from Florida to Brookfield Zoo in Chicago, helping save endangered turtles through volunteer-operated flights.
Volunteer group flies turtle to Brookfield Zoo Chicago
In this morning’s Good News Guarantee, a national nonprofit is really sticking their neck out for injured and abandoned turtles.
Chicago's NextWave STEM inspires youth with cutting-edge tech workshops, classes
A former Chicago Public Schools employee founded NextWave STEM to engage students in STEM fields through hands-on workshops in coding, drone piloting, AI literacy and more.
Chicago’s NextWave STEM inspires youth with cutting-edge tech workshops, classes
A former Chicago Public Schools employee founded NextWave STEM to engage students in STEM fields through hands-on workshops in coding, drone piloting, AI literacy and more.
Illinois doctor selected by NASA for Mars mission simulation
An Illinois doctor has re-emerged after spending a year inside a Mars simulation. He was among four U.S. researchers picked by NASA for the mission.
New invention helps users reach their 'TruAbility'
Personal trainer turned inventor, Shawn True, demonstrated his newest product that is helping people with disabilities reach their full potential.
Illinois teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan looks to shine at Miss Amazing Summit
The Miss Amazing National Summit in Rosemont highlights women with disabilities, including Illinois Teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan, who has raised over 7,200 items for food pantries and uses her platform to inspire and help others.
Illinois teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan looks to shine at Miss Amazing Summit
The Miss Amazing National Summit in Rosemont highlights women with disabilities, including Illinois Teen Isabella Coleman-Sullivan, who has raised over 7,200 items for food pantries and uses her platform to inspire and help others.
Suburban photographer works to save great white sharks
Living near the Great Lakes, the last thing we think about are sharks. But a suburban photographer has dedicated his life to saving the species.
Arlington Heights native focuses on shark conservation
Living near the Great Lakes, the last thing we think about are sharks. But a suburban photographer has dedicated his life to saving the species.
Share Our Spare hosts 'Christmas in July' drive to support Chicago families in need
Share Our Spare, a Chicago nonprofit, is holding a "Christmas in July" drive to collect gently used baby items and winter clothing for families in need, providing essential supplies such as diapers and clothing.
Share Our Spare hosts 'Christmas in July' drive to support Chicago families in need
Share Our Spare, a Chicago nonprofit, is holding a "Christmas in July" drive to collect gently used baby items and winter clothing for families in need, providing essential supplies such as diapers and clothing.
Wheeling girl donates over 100 board games to hospital for her 10th birthday
In this morning's Good News Guarantee, if good deeds landed you extra cash in Monopoly, one Wheeling girl would be a millionaire.
Wheeling girl donates over 100 board games to hospital for her 10th birthday
For her 10th birthday, Maya Schaab knew exactly what she wanted: dozens and dozens of board games.
A Special Wish Foundation fulfills dream for Chicago teen at WWE SmackDown
Nicholas Reyes, 19, has wrestled with a life-threatening condition for most of his life, but that didn't stop him from heading to WWE SmackDown in Philadelphia this spring, courtesy of a little known Chicago foundation called A Special Wish.