Teen's CPR training helps save mother's life after cardiac emergency
A Chicago-area mother is sharing her survival story after her 15-year-old son used CPR skills he learned in school two years earlier to help save her life during a sudden cardiac emergency.
A Chicago-area mother is sharing her survival story after her 15-year-old son used CPR skills he learned in school two years earlier to help save her life during a sudden cardiac emergency.
How the Greater Chicago Food Depository gets food to families in need
As FOX 32 Cares' Keeping Kids Nourished campaign enters its final days, the Greater Chicago Food Depository explains how food is sourced, distributed across the region and delivered to the families who need it most.
As FOX 32 Cares' Keeping Kids Nourished campaign enters its final days, the Greater Chicago Food Depository explains how food is sourced, distributed across the region and delivered to the families who need it most.
Food insecurity affects 28% of Cook County households, depository says
The Greater Chicago Food Depository says more than a quarter of Cook County households face food insecurity, with summer creating added challenges for families when children lose access to school meals.
The Greater Chicago Food Depository says more than a quarter of Cook County households face food insecurity, with summer creating added challenges for families when children lose access to school meals.
Historic 'Big Boy' steam locomotive makes rare Chicagoland stop
Union Pacific’s iconic Big Boy, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, is rolling through West Chicago for a rare appearance that is drawing railroad fans and history enthusiasts alike.
Union Pacific’s iconic Big Boy, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, is rolling through West Chicago for a rare appearance that is drawing railroad fans and history enthusiasts alike.
CPR saved her life after cardiac arrest during Zoom call
Amber Schmillen, whose life was saved after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during a work Zoom call, is sharing her story to highlight the importance of CPR and acting quickly in an emergency.
Amber Schmillen, whose life was saved after suffering sudden cardiac arrest during a work Zoom call, is sharing her story to highlight the importance of CPR and acting quickly in an emergency.
Block Club Chicago talks teen takeovers, Obama street proposal and a local forager
Block Club Chicago's Michael Liptrot joins Good Day Chicago to discuss efforts to address teen takeovers, a proposal to rename a downtown street for former President Barack Obama, and the unique story of Chicago’s self-described professional forager.
Block Club Chicago's Michael Liptrot joins Good Day Chicago to discuss efforts to address teen takeovers, a proposal to rename a downtown street for former President Barack Obama, and the unique story of Chicago’s self-described professional forager.
New immersive soccer arcade opens in Oak Brook ahead of World Cup
With the World Cup approaching, a new interactive soccer arcade in Oak Brook is giving fans a chance to compete in high-tech games and take part in upcoming free play events and tournaments.
With the World Cup approaching, a new interactive soccer arcade in Oak Brook is giving fans a chance to compete in high-tech games and take part in upcoming free play events and tournaments.
BAMtheatre celebrates milestone anniversaries with free Westmont block party
Award-winning youth theater company BAMtheatre is marking the end of its 25th anniversary season and the first year in its new Westmont home with a free community block party featuring performances, tours and family activities.
Award-winning youth theater company BAMtheatre is marking the end of its 25th anniversary season and the first year in its new Westmont home with a free community block party featuring performances, tours and family activities.
Chicago Snowballs bring the energy ahead of home opener
Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton heads over to check out the Chicago Snowballs and their rivals, the Rocket Squirrels, ahead of their home opener this week at UIC.
Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton heads over to check out the Chicago Snowballs and their rivals, the Rocket Squirrels, ahead of their home opener this week at UIC.
Kitten season means shelters have more cats to adopt
It's kitten season, meaning shelters tend to see higher numbers of pregnant cats and newborn kittens and orphan litters up for adoption.
It's kitten season, meaning shelters tend to see higher numbers of pregnant cats and newborn kittens and orphan litters up for adoption.
Schaumburg Boomers provide perfect family entertainment for Memorial Day weekend
The Schaumburg Boomers are honoring our military this Memorial Day and providing plenty of family-friendly fun.
The Schaumburg Boomers are honoring our military this Memorial Day and providing plenty of family-friendly fun.
Indy 500 set to kick off Sunday with NASCAR's biggest drivers
The Indy 500 is about to kick off in just a few hours, with more than 350,000 fans headed to Indianapolis to watch the big race.
The Indy 500 is about to kick off in just a few hours, with more than 350,000 fans headed to Indianapolis to watch the big race.
'Jagged Little Pill' musical is coming to Chicago's suburbs
The musical "Jagged Little Pill," featuring music from Alanis Morissette, is playing at the Lodge Performing Arts Center in Elgin later this month.
The musical "Jagged Little Pill," featuring music from Alanis Morissette, is playing at the Lodge Performing Arts Center in Elgin later this month.
Summer fun at Ravinia District in Highland Park
The Ravinia District is known to be a historic neighborhood in suburban Highland Park with many restaurants, specialty shops, and other fun activities this summer.
The Ravinia District is known to be a historic neighborhood in suburban Highland Park with many restaurants, specialty shops, and other fun activities this summer.
Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest kicks off this weekend in Chicago
The 41st annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival is taking place all weekend in Chicago.
The 41st annual Belmont-Sheffield Music Festival is taking place all weekend in Chicago.
It's a Pokémon lover's paradise at the Field Museum
Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton checks out the engaging Pokémon Fossil Museum.
Fox Chicago's Jake Hamilton checks out the engaging Pokémon Fossil Museum.
PAWS Chicago teams up with Cubs for a weekend pet adoption event
Amanda Ford from PAWS Chicago introduces this week’s featured pet, shares the story behind Wrigley throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley Field, and explains how families can take part in Saturday’s Cubs adoption event.
Amanda Ford from PAWS Chicago introduces this week’s featured pet, shares the story behind Wrigley throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley Field, and explains how families can take part in Saturday’s Cubs adoption event.
Chicago cyclists share safety tips before hitting the trails this summer
With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, FOX Chicago's Jake Hamilton visits BFF Bikes in Bucktown to learn how riders can safely get their bikes road-ready before heading out on the trails.
With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, FOX Chicago's Jake Hamilton visits BFF Bikes in Bucktown to learn how riders can safely get their bikes road-ready before heading out on the trails.
AAA shares Memorial Day travel tips as Chicago roads, airports brace for holiday crowds
AAA spokesperson Molly Hart breaks down expected Memorial Day travel congestion, gas price trends, alternate routes around Chicago, O’Hare delays tied to the ORD21 project, and whether roadside assistance calls are surging during holiday gridlock.
AAA spokesperson Molly Hart breaks down expected Memorial Day travel congestion, gas price trends, alternate routes around Chicago, O’Hare delays tied to the ORD21 project, and whether roadside assistance calls are surging during holiday gridlock.
Chances rise for historically strong El Niño this summer
NOAA says conditions in the Pacific Ocean are rapidly strengthening toward a possible El Niño event, with forecasters warning it could become very powerful.
NOAA says conditions in the Pacific Ocean are rapidly strengthening toward a possible El Niño event, with forecasters warning it could become very powerful.