Dine for a cause at the 2nd Annual Culinary Futures Fundraiser benefiting No Matter What on Sunday, March 5th. Hosted at Zhou B. Art Center in Bridgeport, the evening will feature delicious bites prepared and served by Chicago Public School (CPS) students, an open bar, live music, and a silent auction – all to support the youth of Chicago’s community.
CHICAGO (WLS) -- January is National Mentorship Month, celebrating mentors around the globe whose wisdom, guidance and positivity have made a difference in the lives of young people.
The purpose of mentorship is near and dear to Kenneth Griffin, a youth officer for the Chicago Police Department's 5th District. It's what inspired him to start his own organization, "No Matter What." The nonprofit is dedicated to helping Chicago children reach their full potential through mentorship, career training and mental health awareness.
CHICAGO — Let’s end 2022 on a high note, shall we?
Here are 11 stories that made us smile this year — and this isn’t even a fraction of the good stuff we covered. If you want some more good Chicago news in your life, check out our “It’s All Good” podcast with 67 (!) episodes dedicated to positive stories.
CHICAGO — Let’s end 2022 on a high note, shall we?
A Chicago police officer is planting the seeds to give kids something healthy to do afterschool. The idea came about after Whole Foods closed its doors in Englewood last year. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray shows us how he's taking steps to change his neighborhood- and the lives of kids. "Curled parsley, growing in the dead of winter. That's how I know that this garden was meant for something."
