Wade’s World Foundation Weekend

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Like most well-known athletes, giving back is crucial, but only NBA superstar Dwyane Wade puts a twist to the old tradition.

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Museum offers passes to CPS students for 1st day

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CHICAGO (AP) — The Museum of Science and Industry is once again offering free passes to Chicago Public Schools students who attend the first day of classes.

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West Side youth named regional Boys & Girls Club standout

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Yolandis McCaskill has overcme a number of life challenges, including a crash that nearly cost the 18-year-old her life.

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Local freshman is an award-winning youth volunteer

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Glennita Williams is starting high school this school year as a nationally recognized leader, a distinction bestowed upon her for her big heart and generous spirit.

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Westside NAACP youth wins at nationals

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Jela McKinney, a freshman at Chicago High School for the Arts emerged a national winner in the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) competition held July 20-22 in Los Angeles. McKinney picked up a bronze m

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