Chicago Proud is an ongoing series of ABC 7 Eyewitness News reports and programming efforts spotlighting the remarkable people who make us proud of our hometown.
Maine South High School's band director is now a "CMA Teacher of Excellence" winner. His work to make music education more inclusive for students of all abilities is making Chicago Proud.
Some suburban students got a quarterback surprise after their teacher used Chicago Bears stats to help tackle math. Her creative approach scored big with Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
A couple who got married inside Loyola University Medical Center were celebrating again Tuesday, as their daughter turned 1.
Students cleaned up part of the Chicago riverwalk on Sunday in an effort to ensure Chicago's ecosystems are protected, and it's making Chicago Proud.
A man who helped save animals from a flooding shelter now needs help of his own after his unexpected paralysis.