Chicago's Very Own

Former high school teacher building wheelchair ramps for people in need

Facebook group for those in need of knitted gloves for limb differences helps dozens

Capitanini family has served up Italian cuisine to Chicagoans for generations

Local ‘Youth of the Year’ recipient continues to overcome tremendous adversity

Chicago’s Kat Adams has inspired many on and off the tennis court for decades

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