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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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