Someone You Should Know: Musical Mentor Lena McLin
Lena McLin has been teaching for more than half a century, and some of the most famous singers in the country were her students. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
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Lena McLin has been teaching for more than half a century, and some of the most famous singers in the country were her students. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
The Heifer organization gives animals to needy people in 40 countries around the world. The elementary students were donating $13,127 to the cause. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
It all began when barbershop patrons started singing while waiting to get their hair cut. A century or so later, the Melodeers chorus is taking the music to a dazzling new height with 140 ladies singing in unaccompanied four-part harmony. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
It's the beginning of a business. It has a product -- granola bars -- and it has employees. But it doesn't have a location -- yet. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
One year ago this month, Jen Rubino founded Cards for Hospitalized Kids. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
For more than two decades, a Chicago group has been working to help troubled kids, and the approach it takes is all about cars.
Amilee Cruikshank is a unique person: She still works four days a week and is in excellent health, despite the fact that she will soon be 109 years old. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield says she's someone you should know.
If you think the world is too big and could be a little smaller, why not try making doll houses? A good place start is the Blackberry Harvest Dollhouse Museum in Homewood, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
At the Chicago Math and Science Academy, students are becoming young experts in robotics and winning awards for them. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Lee Krizka and her dog, Merlot, both have disabilities, but they make quite a team. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
First a teacher and then a healthcare administrator, at 75 Phillips began creating collages from bits and pieces of paper and fabric. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Bob Lee of Barrington is giving back to cancer research and other causes. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Same Lozada and his wife, Janice, perform at more than 300 nursing homes. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Six days a week, you can find Seymour Goldberg at his shop, Seymour's BMW, at 3510 N. Elston, where he starts work at 5 a.m. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to a program that enhances the self-esteem of young women.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to some performers who believe laughter is the best medicine.
Brown created his school two years ago to give young people an extra boost at breaking into the field of making and designing clothes. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
Ashley Looney of Homewood likes to think of herself as an expert at making the best of it. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield says she's someone you should know.
The award-winning Irish fiddler and founder and director of the Irish Music School of Chicago grew up on the city's North Side.
Over the years, George Hernandez has trained thousands of professional and amateur boxers and at least 30 are classified as world champions.
Etta Schiller just celebrated her 100th birthday and she's still going strong. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield introduces us to a woman who keeps man's best friend feeling relaxed.
Dakota Goff spends his time on a project to help sick children and their parents. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
For 19 years, the Whitney Nots have been having a fantastic time dancing and entertaining people, and CBS 2's Harry Porterfield thinks each member of the group is someone you should know.
Onstage at the Goodman, the hat takes on a queenly status in a return of the musical "Crowns." CBS 2's Harry Porterfield reports.
The Brookfield Zoo is hosting a unique animal-themed lantern festival this spring.
A health care worker at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago's Lakeview community got a big surprise this week — in the form of free tickets to the Chicago Bears playoff game this coming weekend.
Federal prosecutors charged 20 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving dozens of college basketball players, according to an indictment.
Chicago police have issued a community alert on a string of burglaries this week targeting businesses from the north lakefront to the Southwest Side.
Burglars broke into a bar in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
A panel for the U.S. Central District Court of California ruled Democrats can proceed in using their redrawn congressional maps for the 2026 midterm elections.
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago President Kari Steele met Wednesday to talk about securing federal funding owed to the district for the Thornton Composite Reservoir.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) on Wednesday formally introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson held a roundtable discussion Wednesday morning with leaders within the Chicago Police Department and violence prevention partners.
The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Illinois Rep. Michael Bost, a Republican.
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
WSCR-AM, 670 The Score, will begin a simulcast on 104.3 FM next month.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
A health care worker at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago’s Lakeview community got a big surprise this week — in the form of free tickets to the Chicago Bears playoff game this coming weekend.
The "Glow Wild: A Lantern Festival of Hope" opens on March 19 and runs through May 10.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, an Illinois Democrat, has formally introduced articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, accusing her of obstructing congressional oversight of immigration enforcement efforts.
More clashes broke out between federal agents and protesters in Minneapolis, following a second shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Jarred Hill reports.
A man is dead, and two others were injured after a shooting in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood on Wednesday night. Darius Johnson reports.
A man is dead, and two others were injured after a shooting in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.
Lake effect snow will impact areas in Northwest Indiana on Thursday.
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Illinois) on Wednesday formally introduced three articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
President Trump this week threatened to cut off federal funding to any states where local governments oppose his administration's immigration policies.
The Brookfield Zoo is hosting a unique animal-themed lantern festival this spring.
Lead-based paint was banned for serious health reasons in 1978, but most homes built before then remain covered in it.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Federal prosecutors charged 20 people in an alleged point-shaving scheme involving dozens of college basketball players, according to an indictment.
Kylan Boswell had 13 points and six assists for Illinois, which used its superior size to outscore Northwestern 34-18 in the paint.
The Chicago Bulls overcame Brice Sensabaugh's career-high 43 points to beat the Utah Jazz 128-126 on Wednesday night.
With a tough divisional matchup with the Rams coming up on Sunday, they are ready to mute all the cheesehead chatter.
Steve Buzil with SitClose Tickets was outside Soldier Field doing another media interview about ticket sales on Sunday when he came across Ruth and Mikey.
Chicago police have issued a community alert on a string of burglaries this week targeting businesses from the north lakefront to the Southwest Side.
Burglars broke into a bar in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood early Thursday morning.
A teen stood charged Thursday with shooting a young woman in the mouth in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood earlier this week.
A man is dead, and two others were injured after a shooting in Chicago's Morgan Park neighborhood.
Federal prosecutors announced Wednesday that they have charged a registered nurse to giving counterfeit Ozempic to patients in Chicago.
