A Chicago police officer was recognized Sunday for her efforts to help children on the South Side.
Chicago Officer Named CNN Hero of the Year
Maddox started Future Ties, a non-profit after-school program dedicated to helping kids who live in the Parkway Gardens housing complex in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.

Officer Jennifer Maddox of the Chicago Police Department was named a CNN hero of the year for her work with children. (Photo: ABC Chicago screen shot)
Officer Jennifer Maddox was one of 10 people honored at CNN's 11th Annual "Heroes of the Year" event in New York.
Maddox started Future Ties, a non-profit after-school program dedicated to helping kids who live in the Parkway Gardens housing complex in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood.
Maddox works a second job to support the program. Now she'll get another $10,000 in funding, ABC Chicago reports.