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Powerlifting: Picking up again
Kevin M. literally picked up where left off before COVID shut down his Special Olympics powerlifting. In fact, he picked up all 400 pounds of where he left off. Kevin and the entire Little City Special Olympics powerlifting team had their first...
Alyza’s Story: Changing One Life, Once Child at a Time
Alyza Gordon-Gonzalez did not know if she had what it took to be a foster parent. Now, she knows she has what she always wanted. “I was a nervous wreck and I thought I would fail at this,” Alyza said. “But it’s completely changed my life and I...
Meet Katie
At the ChildBridge Center for Education, Katie is known as the “mother hen” of the school. Whether it is a staff member, classmate or the administrators, Katie always makes sure to check in on how people are doing and is quick to hand out...
Meet Gregory
Gregory B. can light up a room with a smile and a hug. It is Gregory’s perpetual positivity that has helped him grow by leaps and bounds over the past year, improving verbal skills, social skills and his independence. As the only verbal member...
Little City Celebrates the Holiday Season
Little City’s holiday season was as festive as ever in 2020 as residents and participants celebrated with concerts, themed days and a very special visit from a Chicago celebrity. The season kicked off with Chicago Bear Charles Leno Jr. and his...
Meet Jalen
Meet Jalen G., the resident superhero at the ChildBridge Center for Education. Jalen first came to the ChildBridge Center when he was entering 9th grade, and now as he nears his 20th birthday, he has turned into one of the school’s biggest role...
Meet John King
One person always happy to meet anyone who comes through Little City’s doors is John King. John is the epitome of a friendly face, always smiling and happy to see friends (which just happens to be everyone John has ever met). John first came to...
Leno Christmas: Chicago Bears Player delivers t-shirts to LittleCity
Charles Leno Jr. is known for playing left tackle for the Chicago Bears, but on Tuesday he played the role of Santa Claus at an All-Pro level. Leno and his wife Jennifer kicked off their “Leno Claus’ 25 Days of Christmas Countdown” campaign with...
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