Changes to a busy street in one Chicago neighborhood are sparking outrage with some community members. The street upgrades are being undertaken on Archer Avenue between 47th Street and Western in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood. The city says they’re... See more
An inspiring group of friends in the northern suburbs, known as "the Spice Girls," is giving back to families in need in the spirit of National Volunteer Month. The women often cook meals for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House at Northwestern M... See more
On any given weekend, hundreds of kids and their families take an adventure into the jungle. The Jungle of Niles to be specific. It has 60,000 plants on display and for sale. It’s also home to some 200 rescue animals, including tortoises, Guinea pigs, rab... See more
Whether you call them gym shoes or sneakers, they’re a big deal in some neighborhoods. That's why Chicago nonprofit Hearts with Soles is shining a light on the often-overlooked issue of sneaker-related bullying. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you a... See more
A selfless neighbor helped rescue several people from a burning home Monday morning in an incredible act of heroism. The fast-moving blaze swept through three homes in the 4700 block of Fulton Avenue in Chicago’s West Garfield Park neighborhood Monday, ac... See more
