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Celebrating those Making a Difference in the Chicago area

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Making A DifferenceDecember 22, 2023 12:05 pm

Celebrating those Making a Difference in the Chicago area

NBC Chicago is celebrating those who are making positive change in the Chicago area with a special piece showcasing our “Making a Difference” stories from 2023.

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Celebrating those Making a Difference in the Chicago area

Celebrating those Making a Difference in the Chicago area

Musicians Club of Women celebrates 150 years

Musicians Club of Women celebrates 150 years

Chicago Latino Film Festival celebrates 41 years

Chicago Latino Film Festival celebrates 41 years

How a partnership is helping entrepreneurs thrive in under-resourced Chicago neighborhoods

How a partnership is helping entrepreneurs thrive in under-resourced Chicago neighborhoods

Chicago blues legend Billy Branch mentors 7th grade band members

Chicago blues legend Billy Branch mentors 7th grade band members

NBC, Telemundo Chicago help out ‘Bundle Up Chicago' coat drive

NBC, Telemundo Chicago help out ‘Bundle Up Chicago' coat drive

Making A Difference: Man teaches aquaponics at Cook County Jail

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Evrod Cassimy surprises man battling cancer who checks on neighbors daily

Evrod Cassimy surprises man battling cancer who checks on neighbors daily

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Evrod surprises woman facing financial hardship after daughter's passing

Evrod surprises woman facing financial hardship after daughter's passing

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Fashion designer creates program for Chicago students

‘Mane in Heaven' brings therapy horses, joy to area patients

‘Mane in Heaven' brings therapy horses, joy to area patients

Making a Difference: Cuatro Fest celebrates Puerto Rican arts, culture

Making a Difference: Cuatro Fest celebrates Puerto Rican arts, culture

Volunteer with American Cancer Society shares story, organization's mission

Volunteer with American Cancer Society shares story, organization's mission

Twist Out Cancer uses art to support cancer survivors

Twist Out Cancer uses art to support cancer survivors

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Friends aim to turn vacant Cabrini-Green church into art, community space

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GRIT Freedom Chair helps nature lovers with disabilities explore forest preserve

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Retired teacher plays soothing music for dogs in area shelters

Non-profit helping people with disabilities explore Chicago's attractions

Non-profit helping people with disabilities explore Chicago's attractions

Chicago men get fresh start with a brand new home

‘A Miracle on 63rd Street': Ice skating rink opens in Englewood

‘A Miracle on 63rd Street': Ice skating rink opens in Englewood

‘Today Show' joins volunteers in helping to set world record for turkey giveaways

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‘World Kindness Day' observed Monday, but Chicago artist aims to be kind every day

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