Chicago In Memoriam: 53 notable Chicagoans who passed away in 2023
A look at 53 people who left a mark that helped make Chicago the vibrant, wonderful city we know and love.
A look at 53 people who left a mark that helped make Chicago the vibrant, wonderful city we know and love.
The service for the longtime CBS 2 anchorman will be streamed on CBS News Chicago.
Porterfield spent 51 years in Chicago television and nearly 30 as an anchor and reporter for CBS 2. He died last week at the age of 95.
As we honor Porterfield's memory this week, we went to the archive to find some of the stories he told of accomplished and memorable people.
Generations of kids grew up on the music of lifelong Chicagoan Ella Jenkins – whether hearing her records at home or school, seeing her on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” or even attending a live performance. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has her story in this report from Aug. 8, 2014.
John Taylor spent his career as a police officer in Gary, Indiana – but he also volunteered to help kids as a boxing coach. He was still doing it at the age of 80. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has his story in this report from July 4, 2011.
At the Old Town School of Folk Music, tapper Reggio McLaughlin created a new take on “The Nutcracker” involving not ballet, but tapdancing. In this report from Dec. 4, 2009, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield talked with McLaughlin – and some of the kids who participated that holiday season.
Paula DeBois had yearned to be in the sky as far back as she could remember – and she earned a license to fly by the age of 18. For this story from June 21, 1984, CBS 2's Harry Porterfield took flight with DeBois on a commercial flight in a twin-engine propeller plane.
Zygmunt Bobin spent decades as the sportswriter for the Daily Zgoda – Chicago’s Polish-language newspaper. But he became an international figure through his off-the-clock hobby – raising and breeding canaries. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has his story in this report from June 21, 1983.
After Denise DiValerio resuscitated her father following a heart attack and saved his life, she became a cardiac rehabilitation specialist – heading up the cardiac rehabilitation lab at Columbus, Cuneo, Cabrini Medical Center in Chicago. But off the clock, you could also find her on horseback riding in the rodeo. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has her story in this report from April 9, 1982.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield talked with Jane Henson, the wife of Jim Henson, when she visited with a traveling Muppets exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry. Original airdate: July 22, 1980.
Eddie Williams was a student disc jockey at Columbia College radio station WVRX, but was also a record spinner at a roller rink and an in-demand DJ for parties. He was aiming for a career in broadcasting and he was not about to let his blindness deter him. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has his story in this report from March 15, 1979.
This is the seventh and last segment of the Channel 2 News at Six from April 12, 1983. John Coughlin returns with the five-day forecast, and we have a preview of election coverage for the rest of the evening.
Issues such as racism, crime, and the economy were front and center much as they are today. And back then CBS 2’s news team examined the trends and what the city needed to do to change. Anchorman Bob McBride is the host for “Chicago in Transition: The Legacy ’72, The Challenge ’73."
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.
CBS 2's Harry Porterfield talked with the jazz legends for the old CBS 2 Sunday evening news magazine show "Two on Two."
The Ramsey Lewis Trio -- Lewis, Eldee Young, and Redd Holt -- broke up in 1966. But 16 years later, they reunited for a series of concerts in Chicago, and the magic was still there. CBS 2's Harry Porterfield has this report from our old Sunday evening news magazine show "Two on Two."
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.
After more than 50 years on television in Chicago, including more than 30 years here at Channel 2, Harry Porterfield will be retiring from CBS 2 at of the end of this month.
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.
The World War II pilot has joined a brave new world, 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.
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.
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Complaints ran the gamut but included selling narcotics, shots fired, and criminal trespassing. It all stemmed from the area that's supposed to be empty.
Fed-up neighbors showed video to CBS 2, saying it has been happening since last week in their Belmont Cragin community.
Mom Karen Buendia says deadly crashes like the one that killed her son, Josh Anleu, happen way too often on Long Avenue.
Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and nine rebounds in the Bulls' third win in four games. Ayo Dosunmu finished with 23 points and 10 assists.
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Mom Karen Buendia says deadly crashes like the one that killed her son, Josh Anleu, happen way too often on Long Avenue.
Fed-up neighbors showed video to CBS 2, saying it has been happening since last week in their Belmont Cragin community.
Complaints ran the gamut but included selling narcotics, shots fired, and criminal trespassing. It all stemmed from the area that's supposed to be empty.
Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and nine rebounds in the Bulls' third win in four games. Ayo Dosunmu finished with 23 points and 10 assists.
On Oct. 26, 2022, 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was struck and killed by a single stray bullet while washing his hands. Now, the teen on trial in his murder has been freshly arrested while out free.
The glaring disparity is that most of the people who were the subjects of "suspicious activity reports" were Arab and Muslim.
The wrong police raids on Anjanette Young and the family of Peter Mendez, first exposed by the CBS 2 Investigators, led to sweeping search warrant reforms.
On Oct. 26, 2022, 7-year-old Akeem Briscoe was struck and killed by a single stray bullet while washing his hands.
In October 2022, a single stray bullet found its way through Akeem Briscoe's family's kitchen window and into the bathroom, striking the second-grader as he stood by the sink.
A week ago Thursday, Flossmoor Mayor Michelle Nelson said the village was "parting ways" with Jones. Last week Jones – the south suburban village's first Black police chief – filed a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Protest organizers want to be able to march in sight and sound of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center.
The $45 million is an estimate for medical costs for the rest of 15-year-old Nathen Jones' life after the 2021 crash.
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Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
Elliott Henderson, of south suburban Glenwood, is featured on a website, a petition, and Facebook and Instagram pages -- all dedicated to warning others about his travel deals.
It all stems from the cars being easier targets for thieves because of their design.
On Thursday of last week, more than 50,000 AT&T customers lost service in a widespread outage.
ComEd claimed one woman owed almost $10,000 on what was supposed to be a bill for $49.20.
The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.
The eclipse, expected on April 8, will be the last one visible from the continental U.S. until 2044.
This year's class from Northwestern University sat front row for lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and now a measles outbreak.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Of the 12 cases, 10 have been linked to a migrant shelter in Pilsen.
CEO Scott Kirby said the airline was already planning an extra day of training for pilots starting in May and changes in training curriculum for newly hired mechanics.
Brothers opened K's Department Store three quarters of a century ago – and now, one of them has to close it for good.
In 2025, the Boat Show will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
Gym members hope the heavy lifting of advocacy will save their gym from being the latest business closure on Chicago's South Side.
Stellantis' Belvidere Assembly Plant was indefinitely idled at the end of February of last year. But a deal was reached months later for a plan to reopen it.
Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and nine rebounds in the Bulls' third win in four games. Ayo Dosunmu finished with 23 points and 10 assists.
The hard-throwing Crochet has made 72 career appearances, but all have come in relief.
Holtmann is back in the Big East as DePaul's head coach, bringing a history of being able to find success at programs quickly.
Ryan Donato, Kevin Korchinski and Joey Anderson scored in a 1:23 span of the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Sunday night.
Both teams are heading to the East Region, with Illinois as the No. 3 seed and Northwestern as the No. 9 seed.
The documentary welcomes viewers into the Bad River Band's decades-long battle for sovereignty.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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The cherry trees in Washington, D.C., are in peak bloom, attracting huge crowds to the National Mall.
“Opill” can now be bought directly from its company website and through Amazon.
The strawberries were purchased from a school fundraiser, and the boy showed an allergic reaction Thursday. He died the next morning.
Riley Strain was visiting Nashville with his fraternity brothers when they got kicked out of a bar. Surveillance video shows him walking in the street alone – and now his bank card has been found on a nearby riverbank.
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Fed-up neighbors showed video to CBS 2, saying it has been happening since last week in their Belmont Cragin community.
Crosetti Brand, 37, was charged Friday in the murder of Jayden Perkins, 11, and the stabbing of his mother.
Police said Williams was in an alley outside Gusto's when he was approached by a suspect in a blue vehicle. The suspect pulled out a gun and began shooting.
Police said the boy was in an alley near 74th and Kenwood around 2:20 p.m., when two gunmen walked up and started shooting.
The arsonist has set fire to items such as fences, garages, and trash cans.