Chicago In Memoriam: 53 notable Chicagoans who passed away in 2023
A look at 53 people who left a mark that helped make Chicago the vibrant, wonderful city we know and love.
A look at 53 people who left a mark that helped make Chicago the vibrant, wonderful city we know and love.
The service for the longtime CBS 2 anchorman will be streamed on CBS News Chicago.
Porterfield spent 51 years in Chicago television and nearly 30 as an anchor and reporter for CBS 2. He died last week at the age of 95.
As we honor Porterfield's memory this week, we went to the archive to find some of the stories he told of accomplished and memorable people.
Generations of kids grew up on the music of lifelong Chicagoan Ella Jenkins – whether hearing her records at home or school, seeing her on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” or even attending a live performance. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has her story in this report from Aug. 8, 2014.
John Taylor spent his career as a police officer in Gary, Indiana – but he also volunteered to help kids as a boxing coach. He was still doing it at the age of 80. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has his story in this report from July 4, 2011.
At the Old Town School of Folk Music, tapper Reggio McLaughlin created a new take on “The Nutcracker” involving not ballet, but tapdancing. In this report from Dec. 4, 2009, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield talked with McLaughlin – and some of the kids who participated that holiday season.
Paula DeBois had yearned to be in the sky as far back as she could remember – and she earned a license to fly by the age of 18. For this story from June 21, 1984, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield took flight with DeBois on a commercial flight in a twin-engine propeller plane.
Zygmunt Bobin spent decades as the sportswriter for the Daily Zgoda – Chicago’s Polish-language newspaper. But he became an international figure through his off-the-clock hobby – raising and breeding canaries. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has his story in this report from June 21, 1983.
After Denise DiValerio resuscitated her father following a heart attack and saved his life, she became a cardiac rehabilitation specialist – heading up the cardiac rehabilitation lab at Columbus, Cuneo, Cabrini Medical Center in Chicago. But off the clock, you could also find her on horseback riding in the rodeo. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has her story in this report from April 9, 1982.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield talked with Jane Henson, the wife of Jim Henson, when she visited with a traveling Muppets exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. Original airdate: July 22, 1980.
Eddie Williams was a student disc jockey at Columbia College radio station WVRX, but was also a record spinner at a roller rink and an in-demand DJ for parties. He was aiming for a career in broadcasting and he was not about to let his blindness deter him. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has his story in this report from March 15, 1979.
This is the seventh and last segment of the Channel 2 News at Six from April 12, 1983. John Coughlin returns with the five-day forecast, and we have a preview of election coverage for the rest of the evening.
Issues such as racism, crime, and the economy were front and center much as they are today. And back then CBS 2’s news team examined the trends and what the city needed to do to change. Anchorman Bob McBride is the host for “Chicago in Transition: The Legacy ’72, The Challenge ’73."
First, in a 1978 installment of his "Someone You Should Know" series, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to Bill Richter of Crestwood – who mounted a complex and positively ghoulish Halloween display at his home. Then, in a 1980 story, CBS 2's Bob Wallace joins Dean Koretos of the Hyatt Regency O'Hare for some creative pumpkin carving.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield talked with the jazz legends for the old CBS 2 Sunday evening news magazine show "Two on Two."
The Ramsey Lewis Trio -- Lewis, Eldee Young, and Redd Holt -- broke up in 1966. But 16 years later, they reunited for a series of concerts in Chicago, and the magic was still there. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has this report from our old Sunday evening news magazine show "Two on Two."
In this story from May 4, 2012, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to Juan Carlos Hernandez, who at the time was performing in the Washington Street Blue Line station.
After more than 50 years on television in Chicago, including more than 30 years here at Channel 2, Harry Porterfield will be retiring from CBS 2 at of the end of this month.
The "lure of the streets" proved overwhelming when Marcus Jones was a young man. Now he's trying to make a difference. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
The World War II pilot has joined a brave new world, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Shoeing horses is an ancient craft. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to an Indiana man who makes his living at it.
Talk about photo-realistic. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield gives us a look at some impressive carvings.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to an organization that helps artists with disabilities earn a living.
The history of rowing dates as far back as ancient Egypt, first as transportation, and then as a sport. Now, it's being used as therapy for cancer patients and survivors.
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Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
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The crash happened at the Chicago Oyster House at 1933 S. Indiana Ave. just before 3 a.m.
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"My vision for the DNC, ultimately, is to have a safe, energetic, vibrant convention, and I'm confident we will be able to deliver that," Johnson said.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
The CBS 2 Investigators analyzed more than 1 million rows of city budget office data. The data showed the five key city departments that relied on overtime the most.
Joshua Dean was a quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, which builds the bulk of the 737 Max for Boeing, and recently died from a fast-spreading infection.
President Biden said "no," the National Guard should not intervene in the protests.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers to notify workers of mass layoffs 60 days in advance.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
Steve Butera, director of communication at Oakton College, explains how the program started and how residents in Skokie can apply.
Chicago police say the male driver of a GMC Yukon attempted to make a left turn and swerved into the front entrance of the restaurant, causing extensive damage.
Looking for a little adventure and are not afraid or allergic, there's a program turning residents into beekeepers. Abdullah Motiwala, the founder of Heaven's Honey, Inc., talks more about what it takes to become a beekeeper.
The weekend kicks off with a great start, with temperatures reaching into the lower 80s today.
He also enjoys laying claim to his realm of toys and Caesar, for all his pomp, just wants a companion who respects his status and then, after that, cuddles.
On Friday morning, University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos wrote that the protest encampment is disrupting campus and "cannot continue."
Police said they do not have any evidence that Xavier Tate Jr. targeted Officer Luis Huesca because he was an officer.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
Lynn Orman has been a writer, TV host and now is an advocate to chronicle the careers, challenges and triumphs of more than 100 women who sang the blues.
Activists based in Pilsen on the city's West Side and Greater Grand Crossing on the city's South Side stood together Friday – issuing a plea to put down the guns this Cinco de Mayo.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
The White Sox lost their fourth game in a row. It was the ninth time they were shut out this season.
William Contreras hit an RBI single during Milwaukee's three-run eighth inning, and the Brewers won their first game against former manager Craig Counsell, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1.
After a 3-9 start to the season, the Cougars have won the Horizon League and clinched their first-ever NCAA Tournament berth with players from all over the world.
Francisco Lindor delivered a pair of two-run doubles off the bench, rallying the New York Mets past the Chicago Cubs 7-6 in 11 innings for a split of their four-game series.
The Wildcats will face Penn State on Saturday.
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
During the burglary, surveillance video caught a man taking a swig from a bottle of 19 Crimes Snoop Dogg Cali Red blend wine, which he then put back in the garage refrigerator.
There were four different robberies of this variety with five victims within a period of less than half an hour in Bucktown Thursday morning. One of them was caught on video.
Larry Perry, 34, was killed on Feb.21 after officers with the Hammond Police Dept. chased him into Chicago and ran his vehicle into the Little Calumet River, family members said.
Police say the 39-year-old victim was arguing with an unknown man in the mezzanine level of the station who then pulled out a knife and stabbed him in the left leg and right thigh.