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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.
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.
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.
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.
Carmen and John Decarrier both began working at a McDonalds some 30 years ago.
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.
As an 8-year-old, she felt she had a lot of creative ideas she wanted to express. She tried painting and drawing, but it just didn't work. Then Harry Potter came along and inspired her.
It's hard for young veterans with families to find homes, and they can end up homeless. One group is trying to help, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Maurice Hood worked on jackets for this weekend's crop of NFL Hall of Fame inductees. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to 96-year-old professional in West Rodgers Park who shows little sign of slowing down.
Hockey's just for boys, right? Wrong. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to a Chicago area teen.
Meet the brains behind the "Erasermitt." CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
For the kids at Giant Steps Elementary in Lisle, a school for autistic students, it's a big deal: their own production of a show called "The Little Red Hen."
As the 18-year-old prepares to graduate from Seton Christian Academy in South Holland, she leaves behind an incredible benchmark that few attain.
How can three artists create a single picture within minutes, working simultaneously together? Well, the Towns brothers can show you. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
The organization she started provides blood pressure checks, along with mental health services, employment and literacy support, among other services. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
He was born and raised on Chicago's West Side. And for all that could have distracted him, he steadfastly clung to his ambitions. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
These home-schooled youngsters are getting a crack at the type of activity commonly offered in public school systems. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
She's a young photographer making a name for herself with beautiful portraits of sleepy, adorable newborns. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
The group of volunteers travel the metropolitan area helping to make veterans' homes more accessible. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
For more than a decade, she has opened her home to children who need some place to go after school. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield says Priscilla Jones is someone you should know.
You rarely get something for free. But in one Chicago community, volunteers and supporters are giving young children the valuable lesson of music at no cost. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
As of 4 p.m., there was no visible smoke or fire, but firefighters remained on the scene and were working on the roof.
CBS 2 has been reporting on the plans to move migrants into the building, even as the city first said there were no such plans.
Pratib Ranjit, 24, is charged with aggravated battery and unlawful restraint.
Both the victim and the suspect he shot were critically injured.
The body of Regina Michalski was found in a freezer in a garage in Portage Park this week.
Some guests came all the way from Spain to celebrate Groundhog Day in Woodstock.
"Why did these women have to die? What was it that you were looking for to take five women's lives?" said one woman who worked at the store, but wasn't there when five co-workers were killed.
The mansion is close to 130 years old.
Beyoncé will perform at Soldier Field on July 22 and July 23.
As of 4 p.m., there was no visible smoke or fire, but firefighters remained on the scene and were working on the roof.
Watchdogs say the CPD unit most closely resembling the unit in Memphis was disbanded after an investigation led to charges and prison sentences.
Wage theft is the biggest type of theft adding up to $50B nationwide and tens of millions of dollars a year in Illinois.
Beginning on Sept. 29, 1982, and over the next week, seven people were murdered in the Chicago area after unknowingly taking Tylenol pills that were spiked by a killer.
This is an issue we have been tracking for months.
It can happen in a lot of ways – including missing tips or overtime - or in the case of one worker we talked to, a company not mailing a paycheck altogether.
President Biden "agreed to cooperate" with the FBI search at his Delaware vacation home, his personal attorney said.
Polls over the past few weeks show various candidates leading the race, and different candidates surging.
The temporary restraining order only means the law cannot be enforced for those particular 866 people and gun businesses who were plaintiffs in the downstate lawsuit.
The state Court of Appeals will first consider the case challenging the state's abortion ban, claiming it violates religious freedom.
Exclusive: CBS News obtained video of a portion of the deposition, which includes Trump saying, "Anyone in my position not taking the Fifth Amendment would be a fool."
The Food and Drug Administration classifies benzene as a carcinogen.
We have been investigating Window Depot USA of Chicago for weeks – with reports of multiple people who say they were scammed out of their money.
"The issue with being a city employee is we are obligated to pay any city obligation," said paramedic Lisa Beard.
Tom Reynolds has been sleeping in his living room for 12 years.
The drugstore chain said improved supplies allowed it to lift its restriction of six products.
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Watching such videos can be traumatic – affecting your mental and physical health.
The first major COVID challenge for Dr. Ezike came three years ago Tuesday.
March 2023 will mark three years since health officials declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Now, high case numbers of both flu and RSV are in the mix, creating what some people are calling a "tripledemic."
"Here in Illinois, we know that reproductive care is health care," Pritzker said. "A medical decision should be made between a patient and their health care provider."
The lease was set to expire at midnight, until another extension was issued. Vendors seek reassurance about next steps.
There are 87 closures coming nationwide. These closures are in addition to the 150 already announced back in August.
Groupon announced another 500 layoffs last August when the company first announced its restructuring plans.
The mini-bottles, unlike the larger ones, do not contain any whiskey.
Artist's renderings were released Thursday of the interior and exterior plan for The Bellevue.
Trevante Anderson finished with 29 points for the Flames (9-15, 1-12).
Quigley, a three-time All-Star, said she is not retiring.
The race is uncharted territory for both Chicago and NASCAR.
Tom Brady announced on Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL – again.
Philip Alston led the Ramblers (7-14, 1-8) with 22 points and six rebounds.
Warmer than normal temperatures earlier this month delayed the opening of the Ice Castles.
Similar charges were formally filed against the film's armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed.
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
Details on the fire were not immediately available.
President Biden and Vice President Harris are planning to meet with members of the Congressional Black Caucus to push to get the police reform legislation back on track. CBS News' Nicole D'Antonio reports.
After months of pushback from Woodlawn residents, the city pushed forward with plans to convert a vacant Chicago Public School into temporary housing for asylum seekers.
A Michigan family is learning the hard way about child-proofing their phones. A dad let his 6-year-old play on his phone and the child created quite a tally - ordering $1,000 worth of GrubHub deliveries.
Beyoncé will perform at Soldier Field on July 22 and July 23. A second show was added to the Ticketmaster registration site for presale ticket groups
The best looks from the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Red carpet looks from the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
Meet Akiem Hicks
Meetup with Jed Hoyer
