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Someone People You Should Know: The Dancing Grandmothers Of The Whitney Nots
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.
Someone You Should Know: ‘Crowns’ Writer-Director
Onstage at the Goodman, the hat takes on a queenly status in a return of the musical “Crowns.” CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
‘Call Me Maybe:’ The CBS 2 Edition
They’re calling “Call Me Maybe” the song of summer 2012, and Carly Rae Jepsen, the 26-year-old Canadian recording artist behind the song, has become an international superstar. She joined Vince Gerasole this morning to talk, and sing, about it.
Someone You Should Know: Educator Alisa Holman
Alisa Holman started her own school so kids could learn at a more accelerated pace. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Some People You Should Know: Staffers, Residents Of Veterans Shelter
The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in downtown Wheaton is five years old. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.the Midwest
Someone You Should Know: Prairie Guardian Jan Smith
Jan Smith has spent the last two decades recreating the Illinois prairie at a suburban park. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Longtime Englewood Barber
He ran a business on the South Side for more than half a century. And now barber Delmar Dunn has retired. CBS 2’s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Miss Illinois USA
The state’s Miss USA representative is a state employee who specializes in urban planning. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Visually Impaired Street Singer
He has a disability, so finding a job wasn’t so easy. But then he found a way to support his family that is bringing him joy every day. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
A Place You Should Know: Our Place Community Room
Up in the northern suburbs, a group of parents got together to do something special for their adult children with specials needs. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Some People You Should Know: Students At Plum Grove Jr. High
The seventh- and eighth-graders in Rolling Meadows may be young, but they manage to haul in impressive amounts of money to fight cancer. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Self-Taught Tailor To Celebrities
Maurice Hood doesn’t advertise, but that hasn’t stopped successful clients from finding his Hubbard Street tailor shop. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Mexican Art Museum Founder
Carlos Tortolero felt the Latino community was being neglected, so he did something about it, CBS 2’s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Hospital Blanket-Maker
Juanita Kilian spends her spare time creating something warm and fuzzy to comfort sick people. As CBS 2′S Harry Porterfield reports, she’s someone you should know.
Someone You Should Know: Jazz Guitarist Priest
John Moulder is a Catholic priest who finds spiritual fulfillment and strength by playing jazz guitar. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Youngster Who Helps His Disabled Neighbor
CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield introduces us to a 9-year-old suburban boy who spends time with the stroke victim who lives next door.
Someone You Should Know: 19-Year-Old Fashion Entrepreneur
CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield checks in with young fashion designer Zoe Damacela, two years after he first profiled her.
Someone You Should Know: Barber Instructor To Inmates
Although Larry Roberts doesn’t profit from the jail house barber college, he’s happy that those who become his students do. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Someone You Should Know: Animal Shelter Volunteer
Stephanie Bekker spends six days a week helping to socialize dogs at the city’s animal shelter, in hopes they can be adopted. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
Some People You Should Know: Father And Son Wood-Carving Team
They are a father and son who share an amazing passion. Both are wood carvers and both are champions at creating incredibly beautiful works of art. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield says Bob Guge and his son, Josh, are both someone you should know.
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