Chicago woman's mission is to document history of female blues legends
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.
Chicago's Hidden Gems: Barber offers free haircuts on the street
Every Wednesday, Omar Abuawad, also known as "Omar the Barber," can be seen on the Mag Mile sidewalks giving free haircuts to those who have nothing.
Chicago's Hidden Gems: Pianist doubles as Army National Guardsman
Ian Gindes practices discipline in both his work as a classical pianist and his service in the National Guard.
Chicago's Hidden Gems: Art teacher shares passion with students
Miss Patricia strives to give the kids what she didn't have: a chance to use good, quality materials to create art in a classroom setting.
Chicago's Hidden Gems: Kindness part of the curriculum at West Loop school
The early childhood education center educates infants through kindergarten.
Chicago swimmer exercises in frigid Lake Michigan in middle of winter
While Barton Williams does not wear a wet suit, he does wear a diving hood, goggles, gloves, and booties for his feet. He carries a rope to prevent slipping on the ice.
Hidden Gems: Skokie cafe employs adults with disabilities to make great food
At Will's Place in downtown Skokie, the motto is "Where there's a will, there's a way." Almost everyone who works there has developmental challenges, even the boss.
911 dispatcher was "amazed" man trapped in truck for 6 days in Indiana was still alive
CBS 2's Joe Donlon spoke Thursday with the dispatcher who took the call from one of two fishermen who found Matt Reum in a wrecked truck – and jumpstarted the rescue effort.
2023 year in review: The stories and people of our communities
Throughout the year in 2023, we reported on a variety of people and organizations who have made history or are making a difference today.
Argonne National Lab researchers study how to recycle batteries
One researcher said the issue of recycling batteries is important as many everyday items require the use of batteries.
Current, former alders weigh in on Ed Burke's conviction, reverberations for City Council
Burke was found guilty Thursday of 13 of 14 counts, including racketeering conspiracy.
Ed Burke Trial: Jury convicts ex-alderman on 13 of 14 counts in corruption case
CBS 2 Legal Analyst Irv Miller said he expects Burke will get 8 to 12 years in prison on one racketeering count alone.
Chicago's Hidden Gems: She's on a mission to give donations to those in need
Shelly Williams says everyone can be her neighbor. She's there to help.
Chicago's Hidden Gems: Glencoe baker turns bread into amazing art
She specializes in creations made of challah, a bread of Jewish origin that's commonly shared at ceremonial occasions, though her work is anything but common.
Chicago's Hidden Gems: South Sider captures stories of Black Chicagoans
On any given Sunday, you can see Nikki Carpenter heading out of her home and walking down the street with her camera and curiosity in tow.