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ABC7 Chicago - News Specials

This is where you'll find special Video Podcast segments from ABC7 News in Chicago.
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Episodes

The N Beat: Cultural Connections

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.

Jun 25, 201122 min

Heart and Soul: February 19, 2011

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

Feb 19, 201122 min

Heart and Soul: December 11

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.

Dec 11, 201022 min

'Faces of Inspiration'

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.

Oct 27, 201022 min

The N Beat: Winds of Change

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

Sep 25, 201028 min

Heart and Soul: Maestro Paul Freeman

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.

Jul 24, 201023 min

Chicago's 41st Annual Pride Parade

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

Jun 27, 201046 min

The N Beat: Agents of Change

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

Jun 26, 201022 min

Asian Influences: Influencing Change

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.

May 22, 201022 min

The N Beat: Taking Care of Business

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

Mar 27, 201022 min

ABC7 Chicago premieres ''Heart and Soul''

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.

Dec 19, 200922 min

The N Beat: "Reflections Of Ourselves"

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.

Jun 14, 200822 min

Asian Influences: Finding Our Voice

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.

May 24, 200822 min

Stop the Violence: Conflicts and Resolutions

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.

May 22, 200830 min

People, Places and Things--Civil Rights: Then and Now

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.

Feb 24, 200822 min

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

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.

Aug 19, 200723 min

ABC7 Video Podcast: Chicago's Top Guns

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.

Aug 19, 200722 min
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