Kristyn Hartman

Running Away To Join The Circus At Clown Tryouts

The economy is ailing, with 240,000 jobs lost in October alone. So, the greatest show on earth is looking for a few good men, and women, who want to run away and join the circus. CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman reports.

Chicagoan Has Rare Ties To Life In White House

Clifton Daniel Recalls His Mom's Days Living There With Her Dad: Harry S Truman One Chicago man knows first-hand what it looks like inside the private residence of the White House. As the Obama family prepares to move into 1600...

Search Is On For Presidential Pooch

President-elect Barack Obama has a lot on his plate when he takes office in January. But one place he doesn't want to be is in the doghouse with his daughters. He intends on keeping a campaign promise about a new White House...

CBS 2 & EcoZone: Project For 'Green' Awareness

In the news business you never stop learning, so CBS 2 is excited to be a part of a project with some 700 Cook County suburban schools. It's called the "CBS and EcoZone Green Schools Initiative." The goal is to inspire students...

Indiana GOP Reacts To Obama Victory

While much of the world is enjoying an Obama love-fest, some people are now concerned about the future. CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman sat in on a Republican roundtable in a swing state that swung against them.

Kirk Defeats Seals In 10th District

CHICAGO (CBS) ― Republican Mark Kirk has defeated Democratic challenger Dan Seals in a hotly contested race for the 10th District U.S. House seat. The Associated Press reports that Kirk has received 95,694 votes, or 55...

Indiana A Swing State For First Time In 44 Years

You've heard about all the new voters who have registered. Across the border in Indiana, that could be a game changer. As CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman reports, both sides are working hard to make sure their "troops" vote.

How Should You Vote On Judicial Candidates?

CHICAGO (CBS) ― When you go to vote, you know the big names on the ballot. But what about all those judges and candidates in search of some bench time? With little media coverage, it can be tough to weigh in. CBS 2's Kristyn...

More People Trying To Barter In Tough Economy

Some Chicagoans are trading to get by in tough times. If they don't have cold hard cash, they're offering up other things. As CBS station WBBM-TV in Chicago's Kristyn Hartman reports, no city is immune to the country's tough...

More People Trying To Barter In Tough Economy

Some Chicagoans are trading to get by in tough times. If they don't have cold hard cash, they're offering up other things. As CBS station WBBM-TV in Chicago's Kristyn Hartman reports, no city is immune to the country's tough...

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