Common Ground Foundation gala draws big names

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some big names attended the Common Ground Foundation's fundraiser gala in the Gold Coast Saturday night.

In addition to the recent Academy Award-winner himself, Mayor Rahm Emanuel was there, as well as singer John Legend, who co-wrote with Common the Oscar-winning Best Original Song "Glory" from the movie Selma.

The foundation's goal is to help Chicago youth make positive contributions to society.