Harry Porterfield
Harry Porterfield co-anchors the 11 AM news with Roseanne Tellez and continues the franchise he created at CBS 2 Chicago in 1977, “Someone You Should Know”, a series of profiles on everyday people who make a difference.
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Described as a gentleman-journalist by his peers, Porterfield has earned the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia journalism award, along with 11 Emmy awards in his 45-year news career, including two features on WBBM-TV: Channel Two: The People and Two-on-Two.
Porterfield began his broadcast career as a jazz and gospel radio disc jockey in 1955 in Saginaw, Michigan, after earning a B.S. in chemistry from Eastern Michigan University in 1954.
His decision to pursue a career in television began at WKNK-TV, where he worked as a stagehand, cameraman and editor until 1964.
That year, Porterfield accepted a position as a news writer for WBBM-TV and was eventually elevated to reporter and then anchor of the station’s 6:00 PM news – a position he held until accepting a position as feature news reporter and substitute anchor at WLS-TV in Chicago in 1985. While working at WLS-TV, Porterfield earned a law degree from DePaul University in Chicago in 1993.
In 2008, the National Association of Black Journalists awarded Porterfield the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award – an honor which he shares with former CBS “60 Minutes” correspondent Ed Bradley, Black Enterprise publisher Earl Graves and former CNN anchor Bernard Shaw.
In addition, Porterfield has been the recipient of several awards throughout his 50-plus-year career, including: The Distinguished Journalism Award from the Coalition for United Community Action; The Richard J. Daley Police Medal of Honor ; Outstanding Journalist Award from the Chicago Association of Black Journalists; the Studs Turkel Award for Journalism; the Media Fairness Award from PUSH; the Distinguished Service Award from the Gary, Ind. NAACP; the Kimberly Circle Guest of Honor Award from the Hadley for the Blind; and merit awards from the National Catholic Association and Allied Communications.
Some People You Should Know: Kando Bakery
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.
Someone You Should Know: Teen Who Sends ‘Get Well’ Cards To Kids
One year ago this month, Jen Rubino founded Cards for Hospitalized Kids. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Automotive Mentoring Group
For more than two decades, a Chicago group has been working to help troubled kids, and the approach it takes is all about cars.
Someone You Should Know: 109-Year-Old Receptionist
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.
Someone You Should Know: Dollhouse Artisan Collette Renfro
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.
Some People You Should Know: Robot-Makers Of CMSA
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.
Someone You Should Know: Lee Krizka And Her Dog, Merlot
Lee Krizka and her dog, Merlot, both have disabilities, but they make quite a team. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Collage Artist Annie King Phillips
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.
Someone You Should Know: Cancer Survivor, Fundraiser Bob Lee
Bob Lee of Barrington is giving back to cancer research and other causes. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Entertainer Sam Lozada
Same Lozada and his wife, Janice, perform at more than 300 nursing homes. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Career-Switching Motorcycle Mechanic, 79
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.
Someone You Should Know: Filmmaker Shuli Eschel
Eschel’s documentary captures the history of the Maxwell Street Market. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Singing Prodigy Mae Ya Carter Ryan
Her commanding voice is even more remarkable when you realize Mae Ya Carter Ryan is only 11. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Some People You Should Know: Polished Pebbles Participants
CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield introduces us to a program that enhances the self-esteem of young women.
Some People You Should Know: Funny Bones Improv
CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield introduces us to some performers who believe laughter is the best medicine.
Someone You Should Know: Tailor Instructor Richard Brown
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.
Someone You Should Know: Hair Stylist Who Overcomes Health Issues
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.
Someone You Should Know: New Lenox Wood Works
Benches and birdhouses are some of the products they make at the New Lenox Wood Works, but what’s most important is the joy the place brings to the people who work there.
Someone You Should Know: Boxing Coach George Hernandez
Over the years, George Hernandez has trained thousands of professional and amateur boxers and at least 30 are classified as world champions.
Someone You Should Know: 100-Year-Old Volunteer
Etta Schiller just celebrated her 100th birthday and she’s still going strong. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
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