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  • Nicole Mitchell believes she is one with her instrument. And when you listen to her perform, you have to agree.
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  • Thursday marked another milestone in the career of ABC7's Harry Porterfield.
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  • In the past two years, Nancy Dolatowski has crocheted hundreds of blankets for hospitalized veterans.
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  • Victor Lopez admits he's made some serious mistakes in the past.
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  • A program in Chicago's University Village community is working to keep young girls off the streets by getting them involved in projects and activities that can help later in life.
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  • There is a big band in Chicago that's making history along with its years of making music.
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  • You're never too old to find a new hobby or develop a new skill.
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  • You're never too old to find a new hobby or develop a new skill.
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  • Michael Jackson had millions of fans- but only one kindergarten teacher.
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  • Lillian Friedberg has struck a beat with young people.
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  • A south suburban doctor has a career away from her career-- and she's passionate about both!
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  • Toothpicks can hardly be called building blocks, but in the hands of Wayne Kusy --that's exactly what they become.
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  • Toothpicks can hardly be called building blocks, but in the hands of Wayne Kusy --that's exactly what they become.
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  • American servicemen and women in far off places will soon welcome items suburban volunteers are packing up today.
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  • American servicemen and women in far off places will soon welcome items suburban volunteers are packing up today.
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  • The South Shore Opera Company is on a mission. This group of musicians wants to get people who normally would not think about the opera to attend their performances.
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  • After spending half a century at St. Agatha's School, Alma Sims was honored for her commitment to teaching.
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  • Matt Lamb is spreading his message of peace through art and umbrellas.
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  • Aaliyah Brown succeeds in both sports and academics.
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  • Dr. Karen Murphy is a family physician in Orland Park.
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  • Mona Purdy has put her heart and soul into an organization that provides shoes to third world countries.
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  • Mona Purdy has put her heart and soul into an organization that provides shoes to third world countries.
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  • Wade Watson is an inspiration both on and off the tennis court. At the age of 91, he shows up at the same park almost everyday to find someone to challenge him to a game of tennis.
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  • Some volunteers in Aurora are donating their time and help children in need.
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  • Deborah Wanderley dos Santos founded a festival to raise money to help spread the joys of music to young students.
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  • A group called Allegro keeps beat on their instruments- and with their feet.
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  • From carpentry to computers, Gordie's Foundation is helping ex-offenders in Chicago build positive futures for themselves.
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  • A steel statue called Our Lady of the New Millennium has become a source of inspiration for many.
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  • A steel statue called Our Lady of the New Millennium has become a source of inspiration for many.
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  • A shelter in west suburban Wheaton is having a big impact on the lives of some homeless veterans.
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  • A shelter in west suburban Wheaton is having a big impact on the lives of some homeless veterans.
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  • Some high school students in northwest Indiana are doing their part to promote earth-friendly living.
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  • Rae Lewis Thornton's battle with AIDS has become an inspiration to others.
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  • Harry Porterfield joined in the celebration for a suburban nun Thursday night.
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  • Ryan Shadow is working to become a master of illusion.
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  • Ryan Matijevich is a real artist. Instead of a paintbrush or a chisel he picks up a chain saw to create his wooden masterpieces and the result; one of a kind sculptures. Harry Porterfield shows us why this artist is someone you should know.
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  • Regina Taylor's work on and off stage has earned her numerous awards.
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  • Regina Taylor's work on and off stage has earned her numerous awards.
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  • Kalind Haynes is using the power of his voice to spread spiritual messages.
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  • Kalind Haynes is using the power of his voice to spread spiritual messages.
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  • According to recent statistics, the blind population of India numbers 15 million people. Many are children whose futures are bleak.
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  • Six o'clock in the morning might be a little early for some, but not for the cleanup ladies.
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  • Charles Schroeder,98, still has something to share with younger generations.
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  • When Marty Hernandez began his job at Borg Warner, he had no idea he'd stay with the company for 50 years.
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  • A southwest suburban teacher is at the head of the class among educators.
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  • A radio station in far north suburban Round Lake Heights is like many of their competitors-- except the staff and management are all volunteers.
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  • Kevin Sorensen is an Oak Park High School janitor by day, but a movie stuntman by night.
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  • Vintage airplanes from World War II are re-created in Frank Modica's kitchen.
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  • Alan Robinson has beaten all odds.
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  • On stage at Gary's West Side High School, a magical tree has become the doorway to lessons in African American history.
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