Someone You Should Know
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.
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: Irish Fiddler Sean Cleland
The award-winning Irish fiddler and founder and director of the Irish Music School of Chicago grew up on the city’s North Side.
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.
Someone You Should Know: Dog Massage Therapist
CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield introduces us to a woman who keeps man’s best friend feeling relaxed.
Someone You Should Know: 5-Year-Old Fundraiser
Dakota Goff spends his time on a project to help sick children and their parents. CBS 2′s Harry Porterfield reports.
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