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In a fraught time, these five honorees demonstrate the value of empathy — and show what makes this city great.

Photography by Ross Feighery and Frank Ishman

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Bashir Salahuddin

The South Side Storyteller


Megan Jeyifo

The Abortion Ally

Chez Smith

The Samaritan


Tony Priolo

The Compassionate Chef


Nick Cave

The Activist Artist