‘The Masky Awards’: Singalong episode was full of surprises, especially for 1 lucky winner of $10K

For the first time ever, Nick Cannon hosted “The Masky Awards,” a special singalong episode celebrating the season 5 contestants of “The Masked Singer” — and one fortunate fan took home another $10,000.

Josh Duggar, of '19 Kids and Counting,' arrested by federal agents in Arkansas

Josh Duggar, a former star of TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting,” was arrested Thursday by federal agents and was being held without bond in Arkansas.

Lady Gaga dognapping: 5 suspects arrested for robbery, attempted murder of dog walker

Multiple people involved in the violent dognapping of Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs and the shooting of her dogwalker have been arrested, officials said Thursday.

Windy City Smokeout returns as Chicago loosens COVID-19 restrictions

The Windy City Smokeout will be one of the first big outdoor events to return to Chicago this summer following a year of cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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.