Extras
LaBagh Woods a Haven for Birds and Volunteers
When you love a place you take care of it. And a lot of people love LaBagh Woods.
LaBagh Woods a Haven for Birds and Volunteers
Sometimes the best thing you can do to preserve and protect a natural area is to burn it.
Jay Joins a Burn Crew
This 17-yead old has seen more bird species in Cook County than anyone, ever.
Isoo O'Brien's Big Year
Pianist Erwin Helfer wants you to know about the weeks spent in an inpatient psych unit.
To Hell and Back
Chicago Guitar Virtuoso Takes on the Beatles
Chicago guitar master Joel Paterson gives a unique spin to the Beatles.
Chicago Guitar Virtuoso Takes on the Beatles
Bob Fosse's Childhood Dance Partner
As a kid, Bob Fosse danced in the Riff Brothers. Meet his partner, Charlie Grass.
Bob Fosse's Childhood Dance Partner
At 102, She Still Has the Chops
Dorothy Olson Pauletti spent decades performing in Chicago. At 102, she’s still got it.
At 102, She Still Has the Chops
The Winningest Storyteller in Chicago
Nestor Gomez is Chicago’s champion storyteller. He came here as an undocumented immigrant.
The Winningest Storyteller in Chicago
A Unusual Tradition of Love and Family Unity
This is undoubtedly the cutest story to ever appear on the show.
A Unusual Tradition of Love and Family Unity
Lighting Up The World With Color
Edo loves color. “Color is my thing,” he says. “I want it to light up a room.”
Lighting Up The World With Color
Dance Inspiration from an Unlikely Source
A legendary dancer, choreographer and teacher with a surprising back story.
Dance Inspiration from an Unlikely Source
Bowen Wrestling Coach Pays it Forward
Ron Wilson’s high school wrestling coach saved his life. Now he pays it forward.
Bowen Wrestling Coach Pays it Forward
The Black Fire Brigade mentors and trains Black firefighters, paramedics and EMT's.
Black Fire Brigade
As a kid, she was bullied for her hair loss. Now she helps girls live bald and proud.
Bald and Proud!
Sister Stephanie is Still Running
Why did Sister Stephanie Baliga give up her Olympic dreams to become a nun?
Sister Stephanie is Still Running
A Selfless Act for Her Clients
Linda Smith made a choice during the pandemic that many of us would find hard to imagine.
A Selfless Act for Her Clients
A "Noble Army" Protects Health Workers
In the early days of COVID-19, 3D printer owners produced thousands of free face shields.
A "Noble Army" Protects Health Workers
Inspired by Black aviators, a training program returns to a Chicago high school.
Inspired By Black Aviators
Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Donation of Rare Book Collection
A cancer diagnosis leads a Chicago man to donate his valuable rare book collection.
Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Donation of Rare Book Collection
Watch Vinyl Records Being Made at Smashed Plastic
How do they make vinyl records? Jay brings you to a factory to see how it’s done.
Watch Vinyl Records Being Made at Smashed Plastic
She Wants You to Love Taxidermy
Mickey Alice Kwapis wants you to love taxidermy as much as she does.