Juan Hernandez, whose guitar was stolen a few weeks ago, has received offers of guitars and cash from people who learned about his plight from a Feb 9 article in the Chicago Tribune.
By the time Hernandez had set up at his spot on the Blue Line to perform last Wednesday, people all over the city had read of his plight. Their reaction that day and over the past week stunned and gratified him.
Strangers hugged him and wished him well. Others expressed concern for his well-being. Some leaned in close to press dollar bills into his hand.
Read the full story in the Tribune — or WATCH the video below…