Vince Gerasole
Vince Gerasole serves as a general assignment reporter for CBS 2 Chicago. Gerasole joined the station in April 2001, and since that time he has anchored and reported for various station newscasts.
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Gerasole has been honored for excellence in broadcast journalism throughout his career. He was named the Best Broadcast Reporter in the state by the Associated Press of Illinois in 2002 and Best Newswriter in 2006 and 2007. He’s received 11 Emmy Awards for his work at CBS 2 Chicago, including three for outstanding individual reporting (2003, 2004, 2005), two for outstanding writing (2006 and 2007) and one for “Illinois Getaway Guide (2007)”, a half-hour special he wrote and hosted.
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Gerasole was honored by the Associated Press of Pennsylvania for Best Spot News Coverage. He received the Leonardo DaVinci Award for “Excellence in Communications,” from the Illinois chapter of the Sons of Italy, and “The David Award,” from Illinois’ Italo-American National Union. Both awards honored his commitment to the community. Gerasole is also the 2006 recipient of the Dante Award from the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans. He is a three-time James Beard Award nominee for Excellence in Broadcast Food Reporting. Before working at CBS 2 Chicago, Gerasole was a general assignment reporter at WSB-TV in Atlanta, Ga. Prior to that, Gerasole worked as an anchor and reporter at KHNL-TV in Honolulu, Hawaii.
He also served as a Capitol Hill and White House correspondent in Washington, D.C., for Cox Broadcasting, and worked as an anchor and reporter at WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and KCRL-TV in Reno, Nev. Gerasole, who is fluent in Italian, began his broadcasting career as a New York based field producer for the Italian Network RAI.
Vince graduated from Northwestern University with a B.A. in Political Science and Italian, and attended the University’s Medill School of Journalism. He is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Gerasole, his wife and two daughters make their home in Evanston.
Facial-Detection Technology Entering The Marketplace
CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole takes a look at how marketers are literally getting in your face and whether it’s good or bad for consumers.
Fired CPS Teacher Says Personal Memoir Cost Him His Job
A former Chicago Public Schools teacher has sued the district, claiming his right to free speech was violated when he was fired following a flap over his personal memoirs.
IDOT: Seasonal Snow Plow Drivers Not Going To Waste
There hasn’t been much snow on Illinois roads this winter, but the state has a whole lot of snow plows and has been paying hundreds of seasonal plow drivers thousands of dollars a month.
National Guardsman Nabs Robbers At Subway Station
A National Guardsman going to his job as a security guard single-handedly apprehended three robbers at a CTA subway station on Saturday, after they stole another passenger’s iPhone.
Locally Connected ‘DASH Diet’ Named Top Eating Plan Second Year In A Row
How’d you like to lose 10 pounds or more in a month and still stay healthy? Medical professionals from U.S. News & World Report say a registered dietician from Northbrook has the answer.
4 Teens Arrested For Vandalism Spree In Lindenhurst
What started out as juvenile pranks turned a bit more serious in the northern suburbs. Police in Lindenhurst said four teenagers are in big trouble, suspected of going on a holiday vandalism spree.
Iowans Still Undecided On Republican Candidate For President
On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, there is no clear cut Republican favorite. CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole reports.
Family’s Ultimate Christmas Gift: Son’s Safe Return From Iraq
A community’s love was felt on Monday as a hometown soldier returned home from war. With the war in Iraq now a completed mission, thousands of soldiers are returning home and the relief of having their son back with them is the best of Christmas presents for the Rundquist family in Streamwood.
FedEx Apologizes After Driver Tosses Computer Monitor Over Fence
It’s a not-so-special delivery, from FedEx just in time for the holiday rush. A viral video shows a careless driver throwing a box containing a computer monitor over a fence.
Marine Reservists Return Home To Joliet From Afghanistan
There were tears of joy and sighs of relief in Joliet on Sunday as more than three dozen Marine reservists were welcomed home from Afghanistan.
With Growing Cell Phone Use, ‘Butt Dials’ To 911 Also Rising
If you’ve ever received a call because someone you know “butt-dialed” you, you know how annoying it can be. But when someone “butt-dials” 911, it’s not just an inconvenience, it’s a public safety issue.
Target To Black Friday Shoppers: Walk, Don’t Run (Forget That Commercial)
The deep discounts of Black Friday sales attract thousands of sometimes aggressive shoppers, but one retail chain is targeting safety concerns. Managers at Target are asking shoppers to put on the brakes.
Holocaust Survivors Share Their Stories
The U.S. Holocaust Museum may be in Washington D.C., but an annual Chicago fundraiser has become perhaps its largest fundraiser. CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole reports.
How To Navigate The Potential Pitfalls Of Facebook
Should you ‘friend’ your boss on Facebook? Your kids? Your parents? CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole gets some tips from an expert.
Area Couple Among The Passengers Stranded On Tarmac In Northeast
The American Airlines flight of Brent and Corey Stanley was one of four flights stranded at the Hartford, Conn. tarmac when winter storms hit the Northeast.
New Facebook ‘Timeline’ Feature Has Some Users Worried
Get ready for the “Timeline,” Facebook’s newest feature. CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole reports on what may scare some Facebook users.
Aurelio’s: Knockoff Frozen Pizza Could Ruin Restaurant’s Reputation
A famous local pizzeria is suing a franchisee for reportedly tinkering with the recipe, CBS 2’s Vince Gerasole reports.
Controversy Swirls At Suburban High School Over Bathroom-Break Rationing
Evergreen Park High School officials reportedly are trying to put a lid on excessive bathroom breaks, but one parent thinks a new limit on toilet time during classes is excessive. CBS 2′s Vince Gerasole reports.
Countless Stories Amid Thousands Of Marathon Runners
As the thousands of runners made their way through a colorful 26.2 miles of the city during the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, with every stride and every burst of encouragement, there was a story.
School Voucher Program Begins In Indiana
Thousands of families are sending their children to private religious institutions with public funds. Indiana’s new school voucher system, approved last April and taking effect this fall, set it all in motion.
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