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1 month ago | 
cbsnews.com | Audrina Sinclair
What is a Duffin? Highland Park deli owner explains the fusion of two treats A Highland Park deli created it by accident weeks ago, and since then, they can't keep it on the shelves. The "Duffin," a cupcake-sized pastry with a funny name, is taking the city by storm. When it comes to satisfying a sweet tooth, there are options at Once Upon A Bagel in Highland Park.
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1 month ago | 
cbsnews.com | Audrina Sinclair |Tracy O'Brien
Training for a marathon is tough enough, but imagine doing it without food or water during daylight hours. That's exactly what one young Chicago runner is doing during the month of Ramadan. She's making it work all while chasing a spot at the U.S. Olympic Team trials. Sabrina Baftiri has been running since middle school. She became a standout at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, winning an impressive 17 All-American awards. Now she's focused on marathons and training with a coach in Chicago.
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2 months ago | 
krdo.com | Audrina Sinclair |Edie Kasten
By Audrina Sinclair, Edie KastenClick here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — A nonprofit group in Chicago has been empowering Black girls in the city’s most underserved communities for more than 13 years. Ladies of Virtue offers mentoring, leadership development, and mental health support to help Black girls become confident, purpose-driven leaders.
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2 months ago | 
ktvz.com | Audrina Sinclair |Edie Kasten
By Audrina Sinclair, Edie KastenClick here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) — A nonprofit group in Chicago has been empowering Black girls in the city’s most underserved communities for more than 13 years. Ladies of Virtue offers mentoring, leadership development, and mental health support to help Black girls become confident, purpose-driven leaders.
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2 months ago | 
cbsnews.com | Audrina Sinclair |Edie Kasten
A nonprofit group in Chicago has been empowering Black girls in the city's most underserved communities for more than 13 years. Ladies of Virtue offers mentoring, leadership development, and mental health support to help Black girls become confident, purpose-driven leaders.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
channel3000.com | Audrina Sinclair |Edie Kasten
Click here for updates on this story CHICAGO, Illinois (WBBM) -- Making a house a home. That's what a Chicago non-profit has done for hundreds of families, all while keeping furniture and home goods out of landfills. Digs With Dignity has a dual mission of helping people and the planet; using decorations, furniture, and home goods to design and transform spaces, and help people in need get back on their feet.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
cbsnews.com | Audrina Sinclair |Edie Kasten
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Making a house a home. That's what a Chicago non-profit has done for hundreds of families, all while keeping furniture and home goods out of landfills. Digs With Dignity has a dual mission of helping people and the planet; using decorations, furniture, and home goods to design and transform spaces, and help people in need get back on their feet.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
cbsnews.com | Audrina Sinclair
ALGONQUIN, Ill. (CBS) — What started as a successful first garage sale has turned into a thriving northwest suburban thrift shop. My Best Friend's Consignment in Algonquin is celebrating 20 years this month and has since been changing lives one fabulous find at a time. "I bought the necklace here, the blouse, jeans, and the shoes here, and that's as far as I'm going," customer Carol Michalak said jokingly. Shopping at My Best Friend's Consignment is more than scoring a great deal.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
cbsnews.com | Audrina Sinclair
Chicago area man pivots from corporate security to Navy CHICAGO (CBS) — A north suburban man decided to make a dramatic change to pursue a new venture, which required him to leave his 30-year career. But it wasn't for money or prestige. As a Navy investigator, Carmi Lawrence ensures everything runs smoothly at a graduation ceremony at Naval Station Great Lakes. He has decades of experience in security but not in the military.
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May 17, 2024 | 
cbsnews.com | Audrina Sinclair
CHICAGO (CBS) — A museum on the third floor of a Bridgeport building showcases thousands of years of history through Asian art. For Dee Lou, working at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art is a dream job. "We can learn from all the pieces from the old time like 2,500 years ago," she said. Coming from China only a few years ago, the associate executive director knows her mission is to help preserve and promote the tradition of Asian art.
