ABC7 Chicago - News Specials

ABC7 presents special edition of Heart and Soul Jul 23, 2011

ABC 7's Hosea Sanders and Leah Hope will host HEART and SOUL, a series of specials that tap into Chicago's vibrant African American community.

The N Beat: Cultural Connections Jun 25, 2011

Hosted by Theresa Gutierrez, with special contributions by ABC 7's John Garcia and Stacey Baca, THE N BEAT will profile men and women who maintain a strong connection to their Latino heritage while doing the things they love.

Chicago's Mayor: The Daley Years: May 12, 2011 May 12, 2011

Chicago's Mayor: The Daley Years -- An in-depth look at Mayor Richard M. Daley's career as he leaves Chicago City Hall after 22 years in office.

Heart and Soul: February 19, 2011 Feb 19, 2011

From the warehouse to the boxing ring and equipment, one community based organization is an example of how it takes a village.

Heart and Soul: December 11 Dec 11, 2010

This edition of HEART and SOUL shines a light on a Chicago Bear who has a lot of heart himself, both on the football field and off. Israel Idonije founded the Israel Idonije Foudation to reach out to disadvantaged children in Chicago and around the world.

'Faces of Inspiration' Oct 27, 2010

ABC7's Roz Varon, a four-year breast cancer survivor, shares the stories of both survivors and those inspired by breast cancer survivors as they help others grappling with this difficult diagnosis.

The N Beat: Winds of Change Sep 25, 2010

In this edition of THE N BEAT we'll meet Latino business leaders who are making an impact in everything from technology to music.

ABC 7 Chicago's Top Guns: A Wet and Wild Weekend Aug 15, 2010

Watch ABC 7 Chicago's coverage of the 2010 Chicago Air and Water Show -- Top Guns: A Wet and Wild Weekend, hosted by ABC 7 meteorologists Jerry Taft and Tracy Butler.

Heart and Soul: Maestro Paul Freeman Jul 25, 2010

This edition of HEART and SOUL shines a spotlight on Maestro Paul Freeman. Freeman founded the Chicago Sinfonietta, the nation's most diverse symphony orchestra.

Chicago's 41st Annual Pride Parade Jun 27, 2010

A colorful celebration took place Sunday in the Lakeview neighborhood as hundreds of thousands of revelers celebrated after Chicago's 41st Annual Pride Parade.

The N Beat: Agents of Change Jun 26, 2010

Host Theresa Gutierrez looks at former gang members trying to take back their neighborhoods.

The Puerto Rican Day Parade Jun 20, 2010

ABC 7 Chicago celebrates 33 years of broadcasting "The Puerto Rican Day Parade."

Asian Influences: Influencing Change May 22, 2010

In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, ABC 7 presents ASIAN INFLUENCES, an Emmy Award-winning program that shines the spotlight on Chicago's Pan-Asian American community.

Billy Elliot Dances His Way into Chicago Apr 26, 2010

A place for viewers on the red carpet during the dazzling opening night.

The N Beat: Taking Care of Business Mar 27, 2010

This edition of THE N BEAT will profile Latino entrepreneurs, who despite a lackluster economy, have succeeded in establishing thriving businesses here in Chicago.

ABC7 Chicago premieres ''Heart and Soul'' Dec 19, 2009

ABC 7 presents Heart and Soul, a fresh, fast-paced series of specials designed to empower, educate and entertain. Heart and Soul taps into the energy and essence of what makes the African American culture in Chicago so uniquely vibrant.

Chicago's Top Guns: A Wet And Wild Weekend Aug 16, 2009

ABC 7 meteorologists Jerry Taft and Tracy Butler help celebrate the 51st annual Chicago Air and Water Show.

Asian Influences: Dream America May 16, 2009

ABC7 Chicago presents Asian Influences: Dream America, hosted by anchor/reporter Linda Yu.

The N Beat: "Success by Design" Mar 29, 2009

THE N BEAT will highlight Chicago's Latino fashion community.

People, Places and Things: The Face of Hope Mar 07, 2009

Harry Porterfield looks at the genesis of Barack Obama's ascent to the presidency.

DTV Transition: Step-by-step guide Nov 09, 2008

ABC7's Alan Krashesky's walks you through the upcoming DTV transition.

Chicago's Top Guns: A Wet and Wild Weekend Aug 17, 2008

CHICAGO'S TOP GUNS: A WET AND WILD WEEKEND. Hosted by ABC 7 meteorologists Jerry Taft and Tracy Butler.

The N Beat: "Reflections Of Ourselves" Jun 14, 2008

Hosted by Theresa Gutierrez, The N Beat: "Reflections Of Ourselves," features young Latino artists whose passion, business acumen and connection to their culture have shaped their vision and taken their craft to new heights.

Asian Influences: Finding Our Voice May 24, 2008

ABC 7 Chicago celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month with a half-hour special showcasing the experiences of Asian Americans who have discovered their passion and "their voice" here in Chicago.

Asian Influences: Finding Our Voice May 24, 2008

ABC 7 Chicago celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month with a half-hour special showcasing the experiences of Asian Americans who have discovered their passion and "their voice" here in Chicago.

Stop the Violence: Conflicts and Resolutions May 22, 2008

ABC 7 Chicago presents STOP THE VIOLENCE: CONFLICTS and RESOLUTIONS, the third in a series of specials focusing on how to deescalate rising violence against the youth of Chicago.

People, Places and Things--Civil Rights: Then and Now Feb 24, 2008

ABC 7's anchor Cheryl Burton and reporter Charles Thomas will join Harry Porterfield on PEOPLE, PLACES and THINGS--CIVIL RIGHTS: THEN AND NOW, to talk with Jesse Jackson Sr., Father Michael Pfleger and Timuel Black about their activist roles in the movement and where we as a society stand on civil rights issues today.

Stop the Violence: Lessons and Alternatives Sep 26, 2007

ABC7 Chicago's Ron Magers and Cheryl Burton lead a discussion exploring ways to stem the growing tide of violence against the children of Chicago.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, A Winner is Crowned Aug 26, 2007

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 9 Aug 19, 2007

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: Chicago's Top Guns Aug 19, 2007

ABC 7 Chicago brings you the thrills and chills of fast boats and even faster planes in "Chicago's Top Guns: A Wet and Wild Weekend," spotlighting the 49th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 8 Aug 12, 2007

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: People, Places and Things: Playing to Win Aug 12, 2007

ABC 7's "People, Places and Things: Playing to Win," spotlights African Americans who have demonstrated their ability and talent as either a player, coach, or agent in the world of sports. Hosted by Harry Porterfield, with contributions by ABC 7 reporter and news anchor, Cheryl Burton as well as sports anchor and reporter, Jim Rose, this edition spotlights six African Americans who are making their mark in sports as both leaders and mentors.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 7 Aug 05, 2007

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 6 Jul 29, 2007

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 5 Jul 22, 2007

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 4 Jul 15, 2007

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 3 Jul 08, 2007

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 2 Jul 01, 2007

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2007 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 1 Jun 24, 2007

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

Stop the Violence: A Search for Solutions Jun 06, 2007

ABC7 Chicago's Ron Magers and Cheryl Burton lead a discussion exploring ways to stem the growing tide of violence against the children of Chicago.

ABC7 Video Podcast: Operation Save-A-Life Special Mar 31, 2007

ABC 7 Chicago's Morning News Anchor/Reporters, Hosea Sanders and Judy Hsu along with Tracy Butler, Meteorologist, and Roz Varon, Traffic/Transportation Reporter, contribute to the program in an overall effort to show how simple steps at home or at work, help save lives.

ABC7 Video Podcast: A Smarter Home Nov 21, 2006

Advancements in technology are making it easier than ever to help give your home a brain

ABC7 Video Podcast: Rediscovering a Black Pioneer's Dream Oct 22, 2006

This special delves into the courageous and unheralded accomplishments of a former slave who bought his freedom and then went on to become the first African-American to legally establish a town in the United States. "Free Frank" McWorter founded a bi-racial community on the Illinois prairie, three decades before the Civil War, while leading slaves to freedom.

ABC7 Video Podcast: People, Places and Things: Closing the Gap Sep 03, 2006

This special feature, "People, Places and Things: CLOSING THE GAP," is a follow-up program to a special that we aired last year, "People, Places and Things: AN INEXCUSABLE GAP," which focused on the gap in test scores and performance levels of African- American and Caucasian students in the Chicago Public Schools. "People, Places and Things: CLOSING THE GAP," will focus on the progress that has been made over the last year in the schools to not only close the gap, but increase the learning and performance levels of all students.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, A Winner is Crowned Aug 27, 2006

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 9 Aug 20, 2006

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 8 Aug 13, 2006

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 7 Aug 06, 2006

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 6 Jul 30, 2006

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 5 Jul 23, 2006

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 4 Jul 16, 2006

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 3 Jul 09, 2006

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 2 Jul 02, 2006

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2006 Chrysler Shoot-Out, Hole 1 Jun 25, 2006

It's an event no Chicago sports fan should miss! A world-class golf course, sports superstars and the "survival of the fittest" elimination holes all come together in one of the most fun and competitive golf events of the summer.

ABC7 Video Podcast: Chicago's Road to China May 21, 2006

Chicago is an active part of China's booming economy. ABC 7's Linda Yu traveled to Chicago's sister city of Shanghai -- and back to the city where she was born.

ABC7 Video Podcast: School district considers online guidelines May 18, 2006

A code of conduct has been proposed for some north suburban high school students who post content on internet blogs and social-networking websites. The school board for District 128 -- which includes Libertyville and Vernon Hills high schools -- will decide on Monday if students should be held accountable for what they place online.

ABC7 Video Podcast: State Street Studio Tour Apr 10, 2006

The ABC 7 State Street Studio made its debut with a special edition of ABC 7 News This Morning. Go inside the celebration!

ABC7 Video Podcast: Lesson in High-Def Mar 02, 2006

We're going to help you tackle the topic of high-definition television, HDTV. It's what many people are buying today to get the clearer picture it promises, but it can be an intimidating trip to the electronics store where it often seems people speak a different language.

ABC7 Video Podcast: Raging Bull Feb 26, 2006

For twentysomethings hitting Chicago nightclubs, there's one drink of choice. But they're not drinking it straight. Many in the clubs are mixing Red Bull and other energy drinks with booze.

ABC7 Video Podcast: Women's Heart Health Feb 17, 2006

Sylvia Perez was joined by cardiologist Dr. Annabelle Volgman from Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, who helped answer viewer questions sent in via email in response to Sylvia's special report spotlighting women's heart health issues titled: "Secrets of the Heart."

ABC7 Video Podcast: White Sox visit White House Feb 13, 2006

The World Series Champion Chicago White Sox visit President Bush at the White House.

ABC7 Video Podcast: Gadgets Galore Feb 05, 2006

Every day it seems like a cool new device comes out to simplify our lives. ABC7's Janet Davies found some very unique gadgets just hitting store shelves.

ABC7 Video Podcast: The ''Evil Twin'' Threat Jan 18, 2006

Public wireless internet connections are so common now you can find one on almost any Chicago block or suburban shopping center. But computer experts say that convenience also offers an opportunity for thieves. There's a new threat that's known as an ''Evil Twin''.

ABC7 Video Podcast: 2005 Gadget Gift List Nov 17, 2005

The holiday shopping season is upon us and this is certainly the year for hi-tech gifts. But how do you even begin to choose among all the gadgets and gizmos now in the stores? ABC7's Alan Krashesky is here to help. He has put together Alan's Great Gadget Gift List.

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