There was a special surprise Wednesday for beloved suburban teacher Julie Drew. The single mother of two is fighting ovarian cancer for a second time. Now, her students, colleagues and a local foundation are stepping in to help.
Jimmie Jenkins says having his own bed in a comfortable room in a new men's shelter is a welcome change from wondering where he would lay his head each night.
Chicago is proud of hundreds of volunteers who are making sure hungry people across the city and suburbs get a Thanksgiving meal. They rolled up their sleeves Sunday for Fight2Feed's 11th annual "Mission and Turkey Drive."
A new Illinois Department of Children and Family Services facility will provide temporary housing and services for young people who have complex medical needs.
The Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers rally in Federal Plaza is one of eight held across the state where workers aired several grievances against the U.S. Postal Service.
A memorial service was held Tuesday to remember people experiencing homelessness who have died in the past year, including a woman killed in the Forest Park Blue Line mass shooting.