Jane Boal introduces us to some of the best people, places and things the community has to offer in our weekly series titled, Chicago's Very Own. They are everyday people who work doing extraordinary things. They are the places we visit for good food, fun times and culture. They are the families who dedicate themselves to something worthy, go the extra mile, or open their hearts and homes to others.
Chicago's Very Own: Kenya Mission Get ready to meet a man who works overtime cleaning airplanes and spends his paycheck to feed children living in orphanages. Here's our 'chicago's very own' . . .
Chicago's Very Own: Horse Carriage & Theatre Most people know the horse and carriage rides near Michigan Avenue as a great way to see the city. But did you know the horses put on a show in an actual theatre?
Chicago's Very Own: Former ward turns DCFS investigator Meet a DCFS investigator who was also abused and removed from his own home as a child. Hear his compelling story and find out why he views his childhood as --- a good thing.
Chicago's Very Own: CaringBridge A local family who has a sick baby undergoing brain cancer treatments is utilizing a free website to keep loved ones up to date, every day, on how the little girl is doing.
Chicago's Very Own: Open Adoption Now there's a program to help families who want to stay connected with their adopted child's birth family
