Someone You Should Know: Hospital Blanket-Maker
Juanita Kilian spends her spare time creating something warm and fuzzy to comfort sick people. As CBS 2'S Harry Porterfield reports, she's someone you should know.
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Juanita Kilian spends her spare time creating something warm and fuzzy to comfort sick people. As CBS 2'S Harry Porterfield reports, she's someone you should know.
John Moulder is a Catholic priest who finds spiritual fulfillment and strength by playing jazz guitar. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to a 9-year-old suburban boy who spends time with the stroke victim who lives next door.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield checks in with young fashion designer Zoe Damacela, two years after he first profiled her.
Although Larry Roberts doesn't profit from the jail house barber college, he's happy that those who become his students do. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Stephanie Bekker spends six days a week helping to socialize dogs at the city's animal shelter, in hopes they can be adopted. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
They are a father and son who share an amazing passion. Both are wood carvers and both are champions at creating incredibly beautiful works of art. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield says Bob Guge and his son, Josh, are both someone you should know.
She grew up in Englewood and has found a special way to give back to the community. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield says Angela Thomas is Someone You Should Know.
One family has owned the same bicycle shop for 100 years. They are celebrating that anniversary now and also enjoying the public's renewed interest in bike riding. The two brothers who run the business are both "Someone You Should Know."
One family has owned the same bicycle shop for 100 years. They're celebrating that anniversary now and enjoying the public's renewed interest in bike riding. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Every other month at the Northbrook United Methodist Church, the volunteers get to work at providing comfort and security to hundreds of children and their families at a time when they need it most.
It might be difficult to find an individual who loves the game of tennis more than Gary Brewer, who lost his leg in an accident in 1997. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Third-grader Joshua Mhoon is still becoming acquainted with the piano, but you would never know it when you hear his music. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield says he's someone you should know.
A suburban ice cream store is serving up more than just your favorite flavors this summer. It's dishing up job skills and a whole lot more for some special teenagers, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
A Brookfield man reconstructs prehistoric creatures, using fossils and living creatures as his guides. He's someone you should know, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Robert Herskovitz has run 50 marathons, but his favorite run is the one he makes to work. It's not unusual for him to get up early to run 20 miles or so to his downtown office, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Johnsburg dentist Conrad Mazeski is helping ex-offenders get back to society by helping them smile without pain or shame. He's someone you should know, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
They lived in the neighborhood when they were growing up. But, unlike a lot of people, they did not forget where they came from. Members of the Brainerd Park Alumni Association are all someone you should know, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield says.
John Taylor helps the youngsters of Gary, Ind. learn how to box. He's also someone you should know, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
He dreamed of being a pilot, but his health seemed to be standing in the way of his dream. But 19-year-old Andrew Baniecki persevered, and CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports he's someone you should know.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to an old-school craftsman who has always been fascinated with the art of shoe repair. He's someone you should know.
By day, they practice law. But they have another identity as musicians, as members of the Chicago Bar Association Orchestra.
Every Tuesday morning, Nick Graziano leaves his Bloomingdale home and heads for downstate Champaign, where his van will be filled with dogs brought up from the South to spare them from being euthanized.
Glennita Williams is on a mission to let troops overseas know they're appreciated. She's someone you should know, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield says.
Former Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, who served 40 years in the General Assembly, died Thursday at 85.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
Three people were killed and one other was wounded in a shooting on Friday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
A flight from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago early Friday after the crew noticed an unusual odor on board.
From temporary shelter to a place to call home; that's the goal of a LaGrange-based nonprofit, which received $15 million in funding to continue creating a path forward for those experiencing homelessness.
Former Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, who served 40 years in the General Assembly, died Thursday at 85.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
But underground construction work on a presidential bunker underneath the ballroom can continue, the judge said.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
Tenants at a South Loop luxury high-rise that has been plagued with problems like broken elevators are vowing to fight five-day eviction notices.
It's become an annual March Madness tradition at CBS Chicago, pitting our city's best eateries in direct competition in a foodie bracket challenge. We did pizza, we've done Italian beef, we've done Chicago dogs. This year, we're taking flight with wings.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Allergy season is here, and the dreaded pollen can trigger sneezing, congestion, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
Northwestern Medicine and the American Red Cross teamed up for a community blood drive in Chicago on Monday morning.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
A new restaurant has joined the busy stretch of Halsted Street toward the south end of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood that is also home to Alinea and Boka.
The federal government is suing Illinois, Connecticut and Arizona over efforts to regulate prediction market operators such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The owners of the popular Uncommon Ground restaurant, live music venue, and brewery in Chicago's Wrigleyville community announced this week that they're looking for a successor to take over the business.
Chicago consistently ranks in the top three cities in Fortune 500 company headquarters, and now a competition has been launched to build on Chicago's power in business.
Blues icon and world music pioneer Taj Mahal will be headlining the Chicago Blues Festival this June.
The United States has long struggled with understanding and finding ways to help treat mental illness. A new documentary, which is screening Saturday in Chicago, examines the reality of living with mental illness in America.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Mozart's "Don Giovanni," the local premiere of the 2022 opera "Omar," and a fresh production of "Guys and Dolls" are among the highlights of the 2026-2027 season for Chicago's Lyric Opera.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have agreed to use May Day for a "day of civic action" for students and teachers.
A tornado watch has been expanded to the entire Chicago area as severe storms barrel east into the Chicago area. A tornado and funnel clouds were reported in Lena and Machesney Park, Illinois.
A flight from San Francisco to Boston was diverted to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago early Friday after the crew noticed an unusual odor on board.
A reported tornado in Lena Illinois, west of Rockford, has caused extensive storm damage. Police are warning people to stay away.
A reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, about 47 miles west of Rockford, has caused extensive storm damage, including possibly to schools that had students inside at the time.
Three people were killed and one other was wounded in a shooting on Friday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
Former Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, who served 40 years in the General Assembly, died Thursday at 85.
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability released video Friday of the deadly shooting that killed Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera in 2025.
Philz Coffee will once again sport the Pride flag at its cafés after a directive to have them and other flags removed created a backlash.
A specially designed playground in the West Pullman neighborhood is making a difference, addressing flooding and the impact of climate change across Chicago.
A tree planting initiative has kicked off in Chatham, among the Chicago neighborhoods most plagued by flooding, to help with the persistent problem.
Chicago residents, businesses, and city employees altogether owe the city more than $8.1 billion in overdue debt, some of it dating back to the 1990s, according to a report from the city's inspector general.
Some parents in southwest suburban Oswego are fired up, saying the school district invited all non-white students to participate in summer remedial programming, regardless of how they're doing in school.
New proposed Illinois legislation would allow renters or people who can't install massive rooftop panels to also harness the power of the sun.
Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.
The University of Notre Dame and Villanova will kick off both their men's and women's 2026-2027 basketball seasons with an international game in Rome.
Junior Caminero homered and the Tampa Rays scored twice on bases-loaded walks in the ninth inning, rallying for a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
The Blackhawks won four of their last 15 games and three of their last 11 home games, but finished with 72 points, 11 more than last season.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
Three people were killed and one other was wounded in a shooting on Friday afternoon in the West Garfield Park neighborhood.
A well-known café and newsstand in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood was damaged early Thursday morning when a stolen car that police were pursuing crashed into it.
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
Members of the Cook County State's Attorney's office visited CTA train stations across Chicago on Thursday.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
