Chicago Gourmet unveils 2021 event lineup
Chef Rick Bayless, founder of Frontera Restaurants, previews this year's Chicago Gourmet lineup starting on Sept. 25th.
Chef Rick Bayless, founder of Frontera Restaurants, previews this year's Chicago Gourmet lineup starting on Sept. 25th.
Downtown economy looks to benefit from influx of employees returning to work
Lisa Davidson and Kimberly Bares discuss how downtown businesses are looking to rebound from a year ravaged by the pandemic.
Lisa Davidson and Kimberly Bares discuss how downtown businesses are looking to rebound from a year ravaged by the pandemic.
Microplastics pollution taking over the Great Lakes
Eric Freedman, journalist and professor at Michigan State University, talks about the disturbing trend of microplastics infiltrating Lake Michigan and the detrimental health effects they can pose.
Eric Freedman, journalist and professor at Michigan State University, talks about the disturbing trend of microplastics infiltrating Lake Michigan and the detrimental health effects they can pose.
Propelled by Lollapalooza, weed sales in Illinois hit record high in July
Marijuana sales in Illinois were a whopping 10 percent higher than June.
Marijuana sales in Illinois were a whopping 10 percent higher than June.
Mask mandate for schools faces pushback from Chicago-area parents
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
Pritzker calls for NY Gov. Cuomo's resignation in wake of report
An investigation by the New York state Attorney General found Cuomo sexually harassed at least 11 women.
An investigation by the New York state Attorney General found Cuomo sexually harassed at least 11 women.
Austin family sues Chicago police over botched raid
The family says the officers had their guns drawn when they entered their home and even pointed them at two young girls.
The family says the officers had their guns drawn when they entered their home and even pointed them at two young girls.
What parents need to know about masks and vaccines as kids return to school
Dr. Lee Savio Beers, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, talks about navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as the new school year approaches.
Dr. Lee Savio Beers, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, talks about navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as the new school year approaches.
Republicans push back against Pritzker's mask mandate
"Parents, teachers and elected school board members should be making this decisions at a local level," said Republican State Senator and candidate for governor Darren Bailey.
"Parents, teachers and elected school board members should be making this decisions at a local level," said Republican State Senator and candidate for governor Darren Bailey.
Victims randomly attacked on CTA Blue Line
Chicago police are trying to find a man who they say appears to be randomly beating people with a handgun.
Chicago police are trying to find a man who they say appears to be randomly beating people with a handgun.
'You didn't care for Lollapalooza': Critics hit Pritzker after mask mandate for Illinois schools
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Wednesday that students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will have to wear masks this fall, regardless of vaccination status. He also said masks will be needed in other areas of the state.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced on Wednesday that students pre-kindergarten through 12th grade will have to wear masks this fall, regardless of vaccination status. He also said masks will be needed in other areas of the state.
Time to check your trees for invasive bugs
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Alan Freeman, district manager of Davey Tree.
FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Alan Freeman, district manager of Davey Tree.
Chicago Firefighters raising money for MDA with 'Fill the Boot' campaign
Chicago firefighters are raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, as they have for decades.
Chicago firefighters are raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, as they have for decades.
One of the only coffee shops in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood was burglarized
'Afro Joe's' called the burglar a coward.
'Afro Joe's' called the burglar a coward.
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis pleads for communities of color to get vaccinated
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Des Plaines police officer who accidentally shot teen at music store will not face charges
Des Plaines Police Officer James Armstrong will not face charges for shooting a teenager while chasing a robber in Chicago. Tia Ewing reports.
Des Plaines Police Officer James Armstrong will not face charges for shooting a teenager while chasing a robber in Chicago. Tia Ewing reports.
Bud Billiken Parade returns with COVID protocols
It's been a year since the Bud Billiken Parade stepped off down Martin Luther King Drive in Bronzeville. This year, it's back with COVID-19 protocols that everyone must follow.
It's been a year since the Bud Billiken Parade stepped off down Martin Luther King Drive in Bronzeville. This year, it's back with COVID-19 protocols that everyone must follow.
With 500 possible COVID cases linked to Bucks 'Deer District' party, doctor says Lollapalooza might have been even worse
Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the 500 COVID cases linked the Milwaukee Bucks 'Deer District' party, and what that might mean for Chicago's much larger Lollapalooza festival.
Dr. Shikha Jain talks about the 500 COVID cases linked the Milwaukee Bucks 'Deer District' party, and what that might mean for Chicago's much larger Lollapalooza festival.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker mandates masks in schools, long-term care facilities
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is manding masks in schools and long-term care facilities. He says that he understands why some people who are vaccinated are feeling frustrated right now. Natalie Bomke reports.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is manding masks in schools and long-term care facilities. He says that he understands why some people who are vaccinated are feeling frustrated right now. Natalie Bomke reports.
'Cheer' star Jerry Harris appears in court by phone for child pornography case
Jerry Harris, the star of the Netflix documentary "Cheer," briefly appeared in federal court on Wednesday for his ongoing child pornography case.
Jerry Harris, the star of the Netflix documentary "Cheer," briefly appeared in federal court on Wednesday for his ongoing child pornography case.