Chicago Family Finds Opportunity In Financial Crisis

Audio for this story will be available at approx. 7:00 p.m. ET John and Jody Johnson, with one of their sons, Scout. Unlike a lot of American families, the Johnsons, who live in an affluent suburb of Chicago, aren't worried about the financial crisis. “We're not in any panic mode. We're not getting foreclosed on and we're still not going to change our lifestyles. We're just going to move on.”John Johnson , October 8, 2008 · While many families are struggling amid the financial crisis, not everyone is. In Winnetka, Ill., an affluent Chicago suburb, the Johnson family is concerned about the shaky economy, but they also believe it provides opportunities. John Johnson, in his early 50s, runs a painting contracting company called G-Town Painters. He started the 35-year-old business with a friend to help pay his way through... [read full story]