Fawn Weaver becomes first Black woman to lead major alcohol brand
Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey revealed to the public in 2016 that an enslaved man was its first master distiller. Fawn Weaver co-founded Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey in the name of the man who started it all, Nearest Green.
Meet the Chicagoan behind the Essence Festival of Culture
Michael Barclay talks about how the city of Chicago inspires him and contributes to one of America's cultural delights, the Essence Festival of Culture.
Ladies of Virtue Chicago helps young girls grow into leaders
A local mentoring and leadership program serves young women in underserved communities in Chicago. Ladies of Virtue is dedicated to improving the lives of girls through personal discovery. Fox 32's Anita Blanton spoke to the founder and a few of the girls in the program.
Tanya Dreesen tackles new era for the Chicago Bears
In a league increasingly gaining more faithful female followers, it's only right that the National Football League also sees more women in higher positions behind the scenes. Today's groundbreaker is Tanya Dreesen, who's the Chicago Bears' new senior vice president of strategy and global affairs and chief of staff.
Rohini Dey recounts her amazing journey, uplifting women in the restaurant industry and beyond
We continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a woman who has not only broken the mold in Asian cuisine. She also came up with just the right recipe for hundreds of other women to maximize their success in the restaurant industry, too. Rohini Dey is a powerful force who can frequently be found serving up loads of inspiration worldwide.
Latonya Booker helps students escape the cycle of grief with CIS
Latonya Booker has been through a lot in her life and she has a passion for helping Chicago’s young people push through their similar circumstances toward success.
Glennette Turner garners nationwide recognition with writing, research
Author Glennette Turner is a force in the literary world who inspires a ton of admiration. She is an educator and author who after nine decades on this earth, is still making good on lessons she learned as a child.
World-class collector Stuart Grannen moving Chicago shop to Texas
One-of-a-kind collector Stuart Grannen is packing up Chicago's famous Architectural Artifacts and moving to Texas to display his amazing inventory of unique gizmos and gadgets.
Bobbi Panter continues legacy in pet care market
Born in Wheaton, Illinois, Bobbi Panter is a trailblazer in the pet care industry. When faced with troubles caring for her furry friend BoBo, Panter invented her own natural healing products.
A Little Bit of Sweetness provides a sweet solution to overindulging
Today's Groundbreaker is blazing a trail in a unique space quite literally and figuratively. We all know portion control can be one of the biggest keys to a diet and she's offering up a pretty sweet solution to those who struggle with the temptation to overindulge on dessert.
Yvette Sims-Morgan bakes up the perfect mixture of delectable desserts in appropriate portions
Yvette Sims-Morgan talks about the inspiration behind her moderately portioned gourmet treats and her mission to battle overindulgence.
Former NFL player turned football coach Roy Curry's impact on Chicago sports
Roy Curry's story of inequity in the South and perseverance in the NFL led him to Chicago where he became an inspiring coach. Curry led the first team in Chicago history to be in the state finals in '82.
Good Day Groundbreakers to feature fascinating Chicagoans
Fox 32's Anita Blanton will be profiling the lives of some intriguing Chicagoans with her new series Good Day Groundbreakers. She starts off strong with Barbra Bates of Bates Designs.