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<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 16:24:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Go Red For Women Expo</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The American Heart Association will host the free Go Red for Women Community Expo at the Hilton Chicago on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[The American Heart Association will host the free Go Red for Women Community Expo at the Hilton Chicago on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.]]></dig:D3text>
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<title>ABC7 proudly sponsors Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago, for the 12th consecutive year, is joining in the fight against breast cancer as a proud sponsor of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:46:27 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ABC's 'Day of Giving' for Hurricane Sandy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Disney/ABC Television Group has designated Monday, November 5, 2012 as a "Day of Giving" across programs.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Following the announcement made Thursday by Robert A. Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company of a $2 Million donation for Hurricane Sandy relief and rebuilding efforts, the Disney/ABC Television Group Thursday announced that it will designate Monday, November 5, 2012 as a "Day of Giving" across network and syndicated programming spanning News, Daytime, Primetime and Late Night, encouraging the tens of millions of viewers engaged throughout the day to help those impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

In commenting on the wide-reaching response to the devastating storm, Anne Sweeney, co-chair, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney-ABC Television Group, said, "The effects of Hurricane Sandy have impacted millions of people across the entire North East, including many of our co-workers, friends and families.  This unprecedented devastation demanded an unprecedented response, so our team came up with the 'Day of Giving.' This coordinated effort between network and syndicated programming spanning News, Daytime, Primetime and Late Night will reach tens of millions of viewers with a specific call to action…to do what Americans do best, and pull together in support of those who are suffering.  I'm incredibly proud of the team and all of our programs for this amazing response."

 "Good Morning America" will start the "Day of Giving" by dedicating the entire 8:00 a.m. hour to raising money for Sandy Relief efforts.  ABC News anchors, reporters and employees will band together to encourage people to donate to the American Red Cross.

The torch will pass to "LIVE with Kelly and Michael," where the show will integrate "Day of Giving" messaging into their highly anticipated Halloween episode (which was moved due to the impact of the storm).

The ladies of "The View" will discuss the "Day of Giving" and encourage their audience to donate to the American Red Cross relief efforts, and "The Chew" will do the same.

 "Katie," which designated the entire hour on Wednesday, October 31 to Hurricane Sandy, will take up the mantle of the "Day of Giving" and engage her viewers in these relief efforts as well.

The ABC Owned Stations and local ABC affiliates will integrate "Day of Giving" messaging into their local news throughout the day, calling on their local communities to help those impacted by the storm.

 "World News with Diane Sawyer" will participate with messaging around "Day of Giving" and the continuing impact of the storm.

 "Dancing With The Stars" is planning to personalize sections of the live show Monday night with "Day of Giving" messaging.

 "Nightline" will devote time to the "Day of Giving" and the impact of Hurricane Sandy, and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," which has been airing from Brooklyn all this week and encouraging viewers to give to the Red Cross to help rebuild that impacted areas, will end the "Day of Giving" on Monday with special messaging and calls to action for his viewers.

This unprecedented response joins The Walt Disney Company's existing relief and rebuilding efforts, which include the recently announced $2 million cash commitment to those severely impacted by Hurricane Sandy.  One million dollars will be donated to the American Red Cross for immediate, critical assistance, and another $1 million will be designated for organizations working on rebuilding efforts.  In addition, employee eligible donations to organizations involved in disaster relief will be matched, dollar for dollar, by Disney Employee Matching Gifts: A Program of The Walt Disney Company Foundation.

ESPN will be running public service announcements to engage their viewers in Hurricane Sandy relief efforts throughout its programming, including coverage of The New York City Marathon and Monday Night Football.

And Disney/ABC Television Group has already developed and implemented a deep portfolio of assets to generate awareness and support for the victims of Hurricane Sandy which have been shared across all of the DATG platforms.  American Red Cross PSA's have been running on ABC owned stations and affiliates throughout the country since Tuesday.  From "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to "The View," "The Chew," "Good Morning America" and "Katie," calls  to action have been incorporated into programming, letting millions of viewers know how they can help.  In addition, American Red Cross online banner ads have been on abc.com and abcnews.com.; Disney Channel and Disney Radio are running audience-appropriate American Red Cross PSA's; and Thursday night, the Country Music Awards will open with a dedication to those affected by Hurricane Sandy, and will include information on how our ABC audience can contribute.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:09:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Vote 2012 | ABC7 Chicago presents 10th, 11th congressional debates: Robert Dold (R) v. Brad Schneider (D); Judy Biggert (R) v. Bill Foster (D)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago presents two, half-hour debates with the candidates of the 10th and 11th Congressional Districts- online and on-air.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago presents two, half-hour debates with the candidates of the 10th and 11th Congressional Districts- online and on-air.]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago, the station that has broadcast candidate debates for more than two decades, will partner with the League of Women Voters of Illinois for two, half-hour debates with the candidates of the 10th and 11th Congressional Districts.]]></dig:keywords>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:57:42 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ABC 7 Chicago celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with news reports, parade broadcast, &#209; Beat Special, and Hispanic Heritage Month vignettes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago will highlight the rich culture and traditions of Chicago's Latino community during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago will highlight the rich culture and traditions of Chicago's Latino community during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15.  ABC 7 will celebrate Hispanic heritage with special news reports; the broadcast of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade; a half-hour edition of THE Ñ BEAT; and a series of vignettes featuring ABC 7's Stacey Baca, Michelle Gallardo, John Garcia, Theresa Gutierrez, Sylvia Perez and Roz Varon who talk about their own Hispanic heritage and how family support helped shape their success.  
To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, all the pageantry of Mexican culture will be on display when ABC 7's Theresa Gutierrez hosts the Little Village Chamber of Commerce 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade airing Sunday, September 9 
from 2-3 pm. ABC 7 Chicago is the only TV station in town broadcasting the parade.  Participating in this colorful community event will be members of the ABC 7 News team including Ben Bradley, Cheryl Burton, Michelle Gallardo, John Garcia, Hosea Sanders, and Roz Varon, who will be riding atop the ABC 7 float. (The parade begins at noon.) During the parade, the late Raul Muñoz will be honored as one of the most successful business pioneers in Little Village. Muñoz passed away earlier this year in February 2012.
"Not everyone knows that the 2nd highest grossing retail district in Chicago next to Michigan Avenue is 26th Street, in the heart of the Little Village community.  During the Mexican Independence Day parade the area becomes an all-day block party.  It's a celebration unique to the city of Chicago," says producer Edgar Vargas, excited to once again be producing the parade broadcast.
Throughout September and October, ABC 7 will broadcast Hispanic Heritage Month vignettes spotlighting Stacey Baca, Michelle Gallardo, John Garcia, Theresa Gutierrez, Sylvia Perez, and Roz Varon.
Then, ABC 7 will broadcast its Emmy Award-winning program, THE Ñ BEAT, hosted by Theresa Gutierrez, with special contributions by ABC 7's John Garcia and Stacey Baca, Saturday, September 29 at 6:30 pm with an encore presentation on Sunday, October 7 at 4:30 pm.   
	One of the upcoming stories on THE Ñ BEAT focuses on Ailyn Pèrez, a Chicago born Mexican-American soprano. From the stage at Elk Grove Village High School to the opera's international stage, Ms. Perez discusses how she accomplished her dream to perform as a classically trained vocalist.

		
	The Ñ Beat and the Little Village Chamber of Commerce 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade are available on-demand at www.abc7chicago.com. Edgar Vargas is the producer.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:02:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ABC 7's Emmy Award-winning 'The &#209; Beat'</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ABC 7's Emmy Award-winning "THE &#209; BEAT", hosted by ABC 7's Theresa Gutierrez, celebrates the accomplishments of Chicago's Latino community, Saturday, September 29 at 6:30 PM.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[ABC 7's Emmy Award-winning "THE &#209; BEAT", hosted by ABC 7's Theresa Gutierrez, celebrates the accomplishments of Chicago's Latino community, Saturday, September 29 at 6:30 PM.]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[ABC 7's Emmy Award-winning "THE Ñ BEAT", hosted by ABC 7's Theresa Gutierrez, celebrates the accomplishments of Chicago's Latino community, Saturday, September 29 at 6:30 PM.]]></dig:keywords>
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<title>Tracy Butler honored by MS Society</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Multiple Sclerosis Society honored ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler with its Public Education Award on Thursday.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[The Multiple Sclerosis Society honored ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler with its Public Education Award on Thursday.

The president of the organization stopped by the ABC7 studio to present the award. 

Organizers say they chose to honor Butler because of her activism in raising awareness about the disease.

MS is close to Butler's heart. Her mother was diagnosed with it more than 12 years ago.]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[The Multiple Sclerosis Society honored ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler with its Public Education Award on Thursday.]]></dig:keywords>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:51:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>'Chicago's Top Guns: A Wet and Wild Weekend'</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Watch ''Chicago's Top Guns: A Wet and Wild Weekend!'' Just click here to see the best of the Chicago Air and Water Show 2012.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Watch ''Chicago's Top Guns: A Wet and Wild Weekend!'' Just click here to see the best of the Chicago Air and Water Show 2012.]]></dig:D3text>
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<title>ABC7's Heart &amp; Soul</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Heart and Soul, hosts Hosea Sanders, Leah Hope and contributing reporters Cheryl Burton and Charles Thomas take a look at a few  people and organizations making a difference in the African American community.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[In this episode of Heart & Soul airing Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 6pm, hosts Hosea Sanders, Leah Hope and contributing reporters Cheryl Burton & Charles Thomas take a look at a few  people and organizations making a difference in the African American community. 

A & D Property Services – This company works with  young men looking to turn their lives around. This program started by the South Shore Chamber recruits young people who hang out on the streets  and offers them on the job training and in some cases an actual job to help them better themselves and hopefully reduce the crime rate.  
http://www.adpropertyservices.com/
Mark Buford 773.933.7840

Curbside Automotive Mentoring Group teaches young men  how to restore old cars while transforming their own lives. This program fully funded by the owners provides food and a place of refuge for men and women who are looking to get out of the gang life and lead productive lives in society.  
Curbside Automotive Mentoring Group 
curbauto@yahoo.com
773.563.0034
Alex Levesque, Owner 


Halleemah Nash  -  a young woman from Compton, CA who is now making a difference in Chicago. The first in her family to attend college she has successfully gone on to start her own consulting company here that connects athletes and celebrities to community organizations. She's worked with Chicago Bulls' Players, Chicago Bears' Players and other high profile celebrities. In her spare time, she also mentors young women who see her as an inspiration. 
Halleemah Nash 
legacyventureconsulting.com/
312 833 4613 (p)

Hidden Treasure Music Academy -  a company founded by Jeremy Holmes, an upcoming artist/music producer. The program goes into schools across Chicago and the suburbs and teaches students how to express themselves through music. Elementary and High School students who participate in his workshop talk about the issues affecting them and then write about it in the music they create. 
Jeremy Holmes 
http://hiddentreasureacademy.org/
 877.673.7043

UChicago Promise – is a program sponsored by the University of Chicago that recruits qualified students in the city of Chicago whose families earn less than $90,000. The program essentially gives students grants instead of loans to pay for their tuition and guarantees they will graduate  loan-free from college. Heart & Soul profiles a student who says this program is a dream come true. 

 http://www.uchicago.edu/features/uchicago_promise_eases_path_to_college
The University of Chicago
5801 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
773.702.1234]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[In this episode of Heart and Soul, hosts Hosea Sanders, Leah Hope and contributing reporters Cheryl Burton and Charles Thomas take a look at a few  people and organizations making a difference in the African American community.]]></dig:keywords>
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:24:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Linda Yu recognized among '100 Women to Watch in 2012' by Today's Chicago Woman magazine</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Some of Chicago's top female movers and shakers gathered Tuesday night for a reception in recognition of the '''100 Women to Watch in 2012.''  ABC7's Linda Yu is among the 100 women to watch.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[You already know Linda Yu is someone to watch every day. But now it's official!

   Tuesday night, some of Chicago's top female movers and shakers gathered at the Chase Tower for a reception in recognition of the ''100 Women to Watch in 2012.''

   The event was sponsored by the magazine Today's Chicago Woman  and is part of their 100 Women Make a Difference Campaign.
 
  Linda is among the 100 women to watch.]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[Linda Yu recognized among '100 Women to Watch in 2012' by Today's Chicago Woman magazine]]></dig:keywords>
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<title>It's a Girl: ABC7's Karen Jordan has baby</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to friend and colleague Karen Jordan: She's a new mom!    Vivian Rae Farr was born just before 5 a.m. Friday morning.    She weighed 9 pounds,10 ounces.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Congratulations to friend and colleague Karen Jordan: She's a new mom!

   Vivian Rae Farr was born just before 5 a.m. Friday morning. 
   She weighed 9 pounds,10 ounces.

   Mother and baby are doing great.      

   Congratulations, again, to Karen  and her husband Christian.]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[It's a Girl: ABC7's Karen Jordan has baby; Congratulations to friend and colleague Karen Jordan: She's a new mom!    Vivian Rae Farr was born just before 5 a.m. Friday morning.    She weighed 9 pounds,10 ounces.]]></dig:keywords>
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<title>Chicago Children's Choir, Lookinglass Theatre and Natya Dance present Sita Ram musical</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Sita Ram, an original world musical, will come alive on stage as the Chicago Children's Choir, Lookingglass Theatre Company and Natya Dance Theatre come together at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Sita Ram, an original world musical, will come alive on stage in Chicago.

Sita Ram will be directed by David Kersnar, founding ensemble member of Chicago's Lookingglass Theatre Company. It will feature vocal performances by Chicago Children's Choir under Josephine Lee, dance by Natya Dance Company, and costume design by Azeeza Khan, creative director of Chicago-based Atelier AZZA and TimeOut Magazine's 2012 Breakout Emerging Designer.

Organizers say Sita Ram presents a modern interpretation of the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, fusing the past, present, and future in a fantastical world of song, dance, fashion, and design that leads its audience on a path of reflection and self-discovery.


Three shows will take place at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance on December 14 and 15, 2012.]]></dig:D3text>
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<title>Bud Billiken Parade entertains for 83rd year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The 83rd annual Bud Billiken Parade and picnic in Chicago stepped off Saturday morning on Martin Luther King Drive and featured performers, politicians and a message for students.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[The 83rd annual Bud Billiken Parade and picnic in Chicago stepped off Saturday morning on Martin Luther King Drive and featured performers, politicians and a message for students.

It was a picture perfect day with a picture perfect parade to go along with it.

"My family, my crowd, the community," said Quenetta Davis. "The community is number one down here."

"It's good for the kids to be a part of it also, we really like it," Helena Covington said.

Bud Billiken is the oldest and largest African American parade in the United States and Saturday, as always, thousands came out to cheer on the floats and spend time with family in what has become a yearly celebration of youth and education.

"Back to school. It's a great way to get started. All my children, family members, we all come," said Marvel Davis.

"Study hard, get ahead, that's how you get ahead in life," said Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy. "Family and education and religion. Those are the three things."

There was something for everyone to enjoy. There were the traditional marching bands, and floats, including ABC7's, and then there was a touch of the exotic as a group of camels, zebras and even tigers joined in the parade.

Grand Marshall and deputy assistant to the president, Michael Strautmanis, had a message from the Obamas.

"It's a gorgeous day," he said. "I'm so happy to be here representing the president on the South Side Of Chicago. The president and the first lady asked me to come here and tell everybody, let's have a terrific school year."

And while most children here still have a few more weeks off before going back to school, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who also walked in the parade, alluded to the newly implemented longer school day for the city's public schools

"For the first time in Chicago Public School history we're going to have a full school day and a full school year that is equal to the potential of our children," he said. "We're no longer going to shortchange them."

The parade, as usual, ended in Washington Park, where the picnic followed.]]></dig:D3text>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:09:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ABC 7'S Emmy Award-winning 'The &#209; Beat'</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hosted by Theresa Gutierrez, with special contributions by ABC 7's John Garcia and Michelle Gallardo, THE &#209; BEAT will profile men and women who exemplify their Latino heritage through the arts of comedy and dance.]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Chicago's most watched television station, ABC 7 Chicago, was honored with four Illinois Broadcasters Association "Silver Dome" Awards.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Chicago's most watched television station, ABC 7 Chicago, was honored with four Illinois Broadcasters Association "Silver Dome" Awards.  The Illinois Broadcasters Association "Silver Dome" Awards were presented June 20th during a ceremony in Normal, Illinois.
ABC 7 Chicago received honors in the categories of: "Best Newscast" (Blagojevich Verdict); "Best Use of Graphic Design" (ABC 7 Design Composite); "Best Locally Produced Program or Series" (Chicago's Mayor: The Daley Years); "Best Public Affairs Program" (Heart & Soul).
In addition to Heart & Soul, ABC 7 Chicago swept the public affairs category, placing 2nd and 3rd for the specials, The Ñ Beat and Asian Influences, respectively.]]></dig:D3text>
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<title>Watch The 43rd Annual Pride Parade</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ABC7 Chicago is proud to present "The 43rd Annual Pride Parade.'']]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA["I am always proud of the fact that ABC7 is the first and only television station to broadcast the Pride Parade," said Janet Davies, host of the event. "I have many friends and acquaintances in the LGBT community and love that this event celebrates their contributions to help making Chicago the best city ever!"

This year, ABC 7's Ryan Chiaverini, Ron Magers, Hank Mendheim, Karen Meyer, and Linda Yu are scheduled to appear in the parade via ABC 7 Chicago's float. 

"The 43rd Annual Pride Parade" kicks off from a new corner this year at Broadway and Montrose on Chicago's North Side. The parade ends a weekend of festivities and entertainment supporting the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities. Evan Wolfson, founder and President of Freedom to Marry, the campaign to win marriage nationwide, will be this year's Grand Marshal.

The "Pride Parade" is Chicago's second largest parade with 200 units and over 400,000 people on the street.

"The 43rd Annual Pride Parade" will be available on-demand at www.abc7chicago.com.

"The 42nd Annual Pride Parade" is produced by Christopher Bowen.]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago will broadcast "The 43rd Annual Pride Parade" on Sunday, June 24, from midnight to 1 a.m.]]></dig:keywords>
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<title>ABC 7 Chicago Only Chicago Station to Broadcast 47th Annual 'Puerto Rican Day Parade'</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ABC7 Chicago is proud to be the broadcast home for ''The Puerto Rican Day Parade,'' as it has been for the past 35 years.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago is proud to be the broadcast home for ''The Puerto Rican Day Parade,'' as it has been for the past 35 years.  Hosted by General Assignment Reporter and Host of "Ñ BEAT," Theresa Gutierrez and co-hosted by David Zayas, the parade will air Sunday, June 17, from 1pm-2pm. (The Puerto Rican Day Parade takes place on Saturday, June 16, and begins at noon). 

 ABC 7 is the only station in the market to produce and air this important community event. The Parade will be available on-demand at abc7chicago.com.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

ABC 7 Chicago's Stacey Baca, Mark Giangreco, Leah Hope, Karen Jordan, Sylvia Perez, Jerry Taft, Hosea Sanders, and Roz Varon will join in the festivities atop the ABC 7 Chicago float.

The 47th annual "Puerto Rican Day Parade" will be pay tribute to Chicago's rich Puerto Rican culture. It kicks off at Columbus and Balbo Drives with a colorful procession of floats, folk dancers, reggaeton musical groups and salsa dancers. Participants will represent their various hometowns in Puerto Rico. The theme of this year's festival is "La Mujer Puertorriqueña" or "The Puerto Rican Woman."

The Parade's 2012 Honorary Grand Marshal will be Montserrat "Monsi" Roman, Chief Micro Biologist for NASA. Since 1989, Roman has worked to ensure safe water and air for the crew of the International Space Station, the world's largest space laboratory.

"The Puerto Rican Day Parade" is produced by ABC 7's Edgar Vargas.]]></dig:D3text>
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<title>AccessChicago Returns to Navy Pier July 19, 2012</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is presenting AccessChicago, the largest exposition in the midwest of products and services for people with disabilities and their families on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Festival Hall A at Navy Pier.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is presenting AccessChicago, the largest exposition in the midwest of products and services for people with disabilities and their families on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Festival Hall A at Navy Pier.]]></dig:D3text>
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<title>ABC 7'S Janet Davies and Frank Mathie Kick Off 'The 18th Annual ABC 7 Jim Gibbons 5K,' Live On ABC 7 News At 6:25 PM Thursday, June 14</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Runners, walkers, and survivors of leukemia and other blood cancers are gearing up for the ''18th Annual ABC 7 Jim Gibbons 5K,'' which steps off at 6:25 p.m. Thursday with live coverage on ABC7 News at 6 p.m.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[It's more than a run/walk. It's helping improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals with leukemia, lymphoma or myelodysplastic syndromes -- blood cancers that will claim tens of thousands of lives this year. Runners, walkers, and survivors of leukemia and other blood cancers are gearing up for the ''18th Annual ABC 7 Jim Gibbons 5K.''  The run/walk kick-off will be broadcast live at 6:25 pm during ABC 7's 6:00 pm newscast with commentary by honorary event co-chairs, ABC 7's Janet Davies and Frank Mathie.   The event takes place on Thursday, June 14  and benefits the Leukemia Research Foundation. Registration opens at 4:30 pm. 
The run/walk will be held in Lincoln Park, 2551 N. Cannon Drive in Chicago.  During the event there will be a bags tournament, awards ceremony and a performance by Black Cadillac Band. 
Each year, Davies and Mathie co-chair this event to honor the memory of friend and colleague Jim Gibbons, an investigative reporter for ABC 7, who succumbed to leukemia in 1994.
"The last 17 years of this event has produced nearly $1.5 million in net revenue for critical, lifesaving research into the causes and cures of leukemia, lymphoma and other blood cancers," said LRF Executive Director Kevin Radelet. "Funding research to find a cure is the only permanent solution…something the organization has been devoted to for the past 60 years." 
Cash awards will be given to the top three male and top three female runners.  Medals will be given to the top three male and female runners in each of several age groups.


About The Leukemia Research Foundation (LRF)
The Leukemia Research Foundation, headquartered in Wilmette, Ill., is dedicated to funding research and providing support to people affected by blood cancers. The Foundation's mission is to conquer leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes by funding research into their causes and cures, and to enrich the quality of life of those touched by these diseases.  For over 65 years, thousands of volunteers and 24 chapters have helped the Foundation raise more than $52 million to help fund research specifically targeting aspiring, eager, and innovative scientists and physicians around the world, provide patient financial assistance, and offer educational and emotional support for patients and their families. LRF information is available at www.leukemia-research.org, or by calling the ABC 7 Jim Gibbons hotline at 847-424-0600.]]></dig:D3text>
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<title>The Champions of Lurie Children's Hospital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[''The Champions of Lurie Children's,''a half-hour special hosted by ABC7's Janet Davies and Jim Rose, will air on ABC7 Chicago on Saturday, June 9th at 6 p.m.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[''The Champions of Lurie Children's,''a half-hour special hosted by ABC7's Janet Davies and Jim Rose, will air on ABC7 Chicago on Saturday, June 9th at 6 p.m.]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[''The Champions of Lurie Children's,''a half-hour special hosted by ABC7's Janet Davies and Jim Rose, will air on ABC7 Chicago on Saturday, June 9th at 6 p.m.]]></dig:keywords>
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<title>Watch ABC 7's 2012 Memorial Day Parade broadcast</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago salutes the nation's veterans with the broadcast of the largest annual Memorial Day Parade in the country.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago salutes the nation's veterans with the broadcast of the largest annual Memorial Day Parade in the country.]]></dig:D3text>
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<title>ABC7 presents 'The Polish Constitution Day Parade'</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Join ABC7's Alan Krashesky as he serves as host of ''The Polish Constitution Day Parade'' broadcast, which aired Saturday.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Join ABC7's Alan Krashesky as he serves as host of ''The Polish Constitution Day Parade'' broadcast, which aired Saturday.]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago Presents 'The Polish Constitution Day Parade' in High Definition Saturday, May 5 at 1 p.m.]]></dig:keywords>
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<title>THE &#209; BEAT celebrates Chicago's Latino community</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ABC 7's Emmy Award-winning "THE N BEAT, hosted by ABC 7's Theresa Gutierrez, Celebrates the accomplishments of Chicago's Latino community, Saturday, March 24 at 6:00 PM.  The half-hour special also features contributions by ABC 7 anchor Stacey Baca and reporter John Garcia.  An encore presentation of THE N BEAT, will be broadcast Sunday, March 25 at 4:30 PM.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[ABC 7's Emmy Award-winning "THE N BEAT, hosted by ABC 7's Theresa Gutierrez, Celebrates the accomplishments of Chicago's Latino community, Saturday, March 24 at 6:00 PM.  The half-hour special also features contributions by ABC 7 anchor Stacey Baca and reporter John Garcia.  An encore presentation of THE N BEAT, will be broadcast Sunday, March 25 at 4:30 PM.]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[ABC 7's Emmy Award-winning "The Ñ Beat," with host Theresa Gutierrez, airs Saturday, March 24 at 6:00 pm]]></dig:keywords>
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<title>Heroes Work Here</title>
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<description><![CDATA[At the Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) Annual Shareholder meeting in Kansas City Tuesday, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced Heroes Work Here, a new company-wide initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[At the Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) Annual Shareholder meeting in Kansas City Tuesday, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced Heroes Work Here, a new company-wide initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans.]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[Disney Announces Heroes Work Here -- a Company-Wide Initiative]]></dig:keywords>
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<title>ABC7 celebrates St. Patrick's Day</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Watch on-demand as ABC7 continues the celebration of a Chicago tradition with its annual broadcast of the St. Patrick's Day Parade!]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[Watch on-demand as ABC7 continues the celebration of a Chicago tradition with its annual broadcast of the St. Patrick's Day Parade!]]></dig:D3text>
<dig:keywords><![CDATA[ABC 7 celebrates St. Patrick's Day with hour-long parade broadcast]]></dig:keywords>
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<title>Heart &amp; Soul from Saturday, February 25, 2012</title>
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<description><![CDATA[An original presentation of HEART &amp; SOUL, an ABC 7 series that taps into the essence of Chicago's African American community, will air Saturday, February 25 at 6:00 pm.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[An original presentation of HEART &amp; SOUL, an ABC 7 series that taps into the essence of Chicago's African American community, will air Saturday, February 25 at 6:00 pm.]]></dig:D3text>
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<title>Step Up For Kids 2012</title>
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<description><![CDATA[More than 2,000 steppers to scale Chicago's Aon Building to raise funds for Children's Memorial Hospital.]]></description>
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<title>ABC 7 celebrates Black History Month 2012</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago celebrates Black History Month with special news reports, programming and vignettes during the month of February.]]></description>
<dig:D3text><![CDATA[ABC 7 Chicago celebrates Black History Month with special news reports, programming and vignettes during the month of February.]]></dig:D3text>
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