Beat the Streets Chicago is the largest wrestling organization in the state for young people, offering fitness programs and mentoring. CHICAGO (WLS) — A popular youth organization just got a big boost, thanks to DICK’S Sporting Goods. The retailer’s foundation donated $70,000 to Beat the Streets Chicago, which is the largest wrestling organization in the state…
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Chicago non-profit hosting Evanston event for young girls, raising awareness on career opportunities
Cherie Animashaun, leader of the non-profit Girls Who Lead, joins ABC7 to discuss its upcoming workshop for Illinois girls. WATCH THE VIDEO: Chicago non-profit hosting Evanston event for young girls, raising awareness on career opportunities
A Small Push Makes a Difference
Walking through Chicago today on a cold afternoon, a gentlemen was having difficulty getting his wheelchair up a small hill towards the bridge. A young lady who was walking the opposite direction asked if he needed help. He said yes, and she began pushing him up the small hill. Not only did she get him…
Chicago firefighters surprise boy, 4, with terminal cancer
Members of the Chicago Fire Department paid a special surprise visit to a 4-year-old boy who loves firefighters and has terminal cancer. Firefighters and paramedics from the 11th Battalion gathered at a home in Gladstone Park not for an emergency, but for an urgent request to visit Mason Orchard. “We couldn’t bring him to the…
Blackhawks hold charity skating event in Rosemont
Chicago Blackhawks alumus Grant Mulvey, who played as a Blackhawk from 1974 to 1983, checks himself into the boards to surprise ladies in the stands as he participated in the fifth annual Skate with the Greats at the MB Financial Park in Rosemont on Saturday. The proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of…