Rob Johnson
Your Chicago: Jazz Showcase
CBS 2’s Rob Johnson takes you to a place that’s been around 65 years.
Growing Concern Over Concussions Among Youth Athletes
The headlines about concussions are everywhere these days; soldiers suffering traumatic brain injuries linked to concussions, or the speculation that football star Junior Seau might have committed suicide after suffering from them.
Quinn: Lawmakers Must ‘Show Some Fortitude’ On Pension, Medicaid Reform
Gov. Pat Quinn was back in Springfield Tuesday night, dealing with the state’s pension and Medicaid problems. He said lawmakers must “show some fortitude” and come up with major pension and Medicaid reforms this spring.
Your Chicago: A Safe Haven
For people who are dealing with homelessness or drug addiction or other problems, a West Side agency is offering a second chance at life. CBS 2′s Rob Johnson reports.
Your Chicago: Ag High School In Urban Setting
The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences is a little bit of the country on the city’s Far South Side. CBS 2′s Rob Johnson reports.
Your Chicago: Illinois Eye Institute At Princeton School
Where do Chicago school kids go when they need glasses, but they don’t have the money? CBS 2′s Rob Johnson has the answer.
New Efforts Seek To Protect Kids From Concussions
In January 2011, the city of Chicago passed some of the most strict concussion legislation in the country, but it was just the beginning, as there are several efforts afoot to protect school-aged athletes from serious brain injuries.
Concussions A Risk For Kids In All Types Of Sports
The latest research shows repeated head trauma can cause irreparable brain disease. As CBS 2’s Rob Johnson reports, for parents whose kids are active, this can be extremely troubling, especially when you consider that almost any sport can leave your child with a concussion.
Your Chicago: Gigi’s Playhouse
From afar, it looks like any other playroom. Kids are laughing — enjoying their toys, books, and each other. But take a closer look and you will see that all of these kids are special. They all have Down syndrome, CBS 2′s Rob Johnson reports.
Your Chicago: West Suburban Students Become ‘Cancer Smashers’
In the high school gym at Eisenhower Junior High last week, a pep rally was held to end cancer, complete with videos, cheerleaders, a band and inspirational speakers.
Your Chicago: Darien Sportsplex
CBS 2’s Rob Johnson usually explores “Your Chicago” based on viewer suggestions. But in the latest installment, he introduces us to the Darien Sportsplex ice rink.
Your Chicago: Seguin Gardens And Gifts
Seguin Gardens and Gifts in Cicero is far more than your ordinary plant shop and is staffed primarily with special-needs adults. CBS 2′s Rob Johnson reports.
Former Outfit Member Advises Blago ‘Think Of Your Kids’ To Survive Behind Bars
CBS 2′s Rob Johnson talks with former Outfit member Frank Calabrese Jr., who has some thoughts about ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s impending prison term.
Your Chicago: Defining Moments Scrapooking Store
CBS 2′s Rob Johnson introduces us to an Evanston store that specializes in “scrapbooking” and some of its enthusiasts.
Your Chicago: Maywood Park Race Track
CBS 2′s Rob Johnson takes a tour of a Melrose Park institution and talks with owners about the the thrill of harness racing.
Your Chicago: Morton Arboretum
There’s no time like the present to enjoy autum colors at the west surburban oasis. CBS 2′s Rob Johnson takes a tour.
Your Chicago: Chicago Human Rhythm Project
In a non-descript studio inside the Athenaeum Theatre building in Lakeview, students are tapping and tapping and tapping – the young and the young at heart.
Your Chicago: All Saints Episcopal Church
A 19th-century wood frame church in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood has been dispensing aid to the needy for several years. CBS 2′s Rob Johnson introduces us to All Saints Episcopal Church.
Your Chicago: Cooper’s Hawk Winery And Restaurant
For many people who love wine, they will tell you it’s not just about the drink but about the experience. That is true for one Gurnee couple, who invited CBS 2’s Rob Johnson to the only full-service restaurant in Illinois that makes its own hand-crafted wines.
Your Chicago: Circle Family Healthcare Network
It may look like every other doctor’s office, but this one is different. It’s called Circle Family Healthcare Network, and it’s been serving the West Side for more than 30 years.
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- House Passes Concealed Carry Plan Opposed By Senate LeaderGun owners in the only state still banning concealed weapons would win that right under a plan approved by the Illinois House on Friday, but the governor and other powerful Democrats oppose the plan because it would wipe out local gun ordinances -- including Chicago's ban on assault weapons.220
- Two Shot Near Roosevelt CTA StationAround 11:10 a.m., a 57-year-old man and a 30-year-old man were shot in the 1100 block of South State Street.256
- Store Owner Kidnapped In Pilsen, SUV StolenPolice said the 78-year-old man was closing the store in the 1100 block of West 18th Street when a group of men threw a pillowcase over his head, hit him in the face, and forced him into his own SUV.248
- Man Found Shot To Death In Zion Supermarket Parking LotThe man found shot to death in a parking in north suburban Zion on Thursday afternoon has been identified as a Waukegan resident.152
- School Warns Parents Of Kidnapping Attempt On PlaygroundA man tried to abduct a 4th grader from the playground at Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School at 3730 N Oakley Ave on Wednesday.150
- Senate Passes Ban On Handheld Cell Phones While DrivingThe proposal says drivers must use hands-free devices or speakerphone features.127
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