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Impact Culinary Training is a 12-week, no-cost training program for 16-24 year olds from the city's West Side. The program aims to diversify our city's kitchens while improving an often stressful and difficult workplace.

Ryan Lee grew up a White Sox fan in the South Suburbs. After achieving one goal of working in Chicago radio, Lee is now one of the in-game hosts for his hometown team.

Gina Ramirez has fought politicians and petcoke to keep her beloved Southeast Side clean. The third-generation resident now has a new motivation to keep polluters in check - her 8-year-old son, who she hopes will continue her family's legacy in the neighborhood.

It's been one year of the 'It's All Good' and we're celebrating by highlighting four stories that not only highlight great Chicagoans, but ones that were included in our Lisagor Award nominations!

After years of struggling with physical problems, Billy Zureikat was diagnosed with a rare disease. His love of cooking has provided a creative and therapeutic outlet, and he's on a mission to help others through his culinary skills.

People once arrested for marijuana possession are now learning how to work in the legal weed industry thanks to a scholarship program funded by cannabis tax revenues.