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Dozens of volunteers came together Thursday evening for an annual event hosted by Blessings in a Backpack.

From paying for a new or renewed driver’s license to registering to vote, the office of secretary of state directly affects everyone living in Illinois. Illinois State Rep. Dan Brady, a Republican, and Alexi Giannoulias, a Democrat and former Illinois state treasurer, are competing for the office of secretary of state. After 24 years, voters will have the opportunity...

Candidates Dan Brady and Alexi Giannoulias are looking to replace Jesse White, who at age 88, is not seeking reelection in the Nov. 8 race.

75% face homelessness. >> reporter: business consultant camille kerr looked at the problem and saw an opportunity. she envisioned a business run by former innatsz would feed chicagos neediest people. >> they are the board of directors. they are the owners. they are the management of this organization. >> reporter: kerr worked with local organizers to recruit bryant and four other founding members. bryant proudly accepted the role of cook. >> thats the only hope you got, trying to figure out tryi...

Former prisoners often struggle to find work because of their backgrounds, especially women of color, bought food business in chicago is trying to give ex-inmates another chance. adrian broadist has more. >> you keep looking and keep looking, but its all these nos, no, no. >> reporter: she spent time in prison for second-degree murder and struggled to find long-term work when released in 2017. >> i applied to numerous places. i remember i went to like ohare to look for a job. >> reporter: its di...

Andrew Ellia loves to cook, grill and share food with family and friends. One night at dinner in May, the Palatine resident realized he also wanted to do that with others who are less fortunate.