Scott Eastwood talks new film 'Wrath of Man'
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FOX 32's Jake Hamilton interviews actor Scott Eastwood about his role in the new action thriller 'Wrath of Man.'

Downtown Oak Park nixes summer events for 2021 due to COVID
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Shanon Williams, executive director for Downtown Oak Park, talks about their decision to cancel summer 2021 events due to safety concerns around COVID-19.

Gary native Mia Neal makes history with Oscar win

One of the winners from the Academy Awards not only made history Sunday night, she has ties to Northwest Indiana.

Summer concerts making triumphant return to Chicago area

Can you remember the last concert you saw? It may be tough, but there is a concert comeback in the works at venues both large and small, and from local acts to big name bands.

Jake Hamilton skewers 'joyless, lifeless' Oscars ceremony
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FOX 32's Jake Hamilton pulls no punches in his review of last night's Academy Awards ceremony, calling it the worst he has ever seen.

City of Los Angeles accused of moving the homeless in order to prepare for the Oscars

For the first time in its history, the 93rd Academy Awards is being held at Union Station, an area plagued by homelessness. But there are reports the city is forcing the homeless to move out of sight for the event.

Second City to reopen in May with new show 'Happy to Be Here'
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Parisa Jalili and Jon Carr from Second City talk about their excitement as shows are set to resume at Chicago's iconic comedy club.

Chicago live music industry eyes bounce back from brutal 2020
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WXRT DJ Ryan Arnold and Katie Tuten from the Chicago Independent Venue League talk about the state of Chicago's music industry and how some venues are safely reopening.

Chloe Zhao's 'Nomadland' wins best picture at Oscars

Chloe Zhao's "Nomadland," a wistful portrait of itinerant lives on open roads across the American West, won best picture Sunday at the 93rd Academy Awards, where the China-born Zhao also became just the second woman to win best director, and the first woman of color. 

Oscars fashion 2021: A revamped show amid the pandemic brings back red carpet glam

Show producers of the 93rd annual Academy Awards are hoping to return some of the traditional glamour to this year’s award show, even in a pandemic year.

Shock G, member of Oakland hip-hop group Digital Underground, has died

Gregory Jacobs, better known under the rap moniker Shock G and frontman of the group Digital Underground, has died, according to his bandmate. He was 57.

Chicago area attractions begin to reopen for first time since pandemic began

Last year at this time, all we could talk about were all the spring and summer events we've grown to love being shut down. This spring? A much different story as it's not only the flowers that are springing back to life.

'The Masked Singer': Bobby Brown’s ‘magical’ turn as Crab left 1 FOX Super 6 user swimming in cash

In a super-sized, two-hour, double-elimination episode of “The Masked Singer” Wednesday, Crab and Seashell were scuttled, but the sinking of the pair from the competition left one FOX Super 6 player swimming in cash.

Rapper Cardi B takes on Wisconsin Rep. Grothman: 'Gets me so mad'

Rapper Cardi B took issue Thursday with a Wisconsin congressman who criticized her Grammy performance during a speech on the House floor.

OpenMike Presents showcases 'Unwatered' poetry presentation
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Justin Cunningham and Hailey Love talk about OpenMike Presents and the platform it allows Chicago students to vocalize their experiences in an intimate and cathartic way.