Jake's Takes

Illinois home to one-of-a kind glass house

February 5, 2016 10:29am CST

PLANO, Ill. (FOX 32 News) - Hidden deep within the woods of Plano, Ill.

Cuba Gooding Jr. offers insight after playing OJ Simpson

February 4, 2016 1:18pm CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - It's the series everyone is talking about :"The People vs.

Meet the voice of the CTA

February 3, 2016 8:25am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - He’s one of the most recognizable people in Chicago – though if you passed him on the street, you’d never know it.

German student hitchhiking across US with empty pockets

February 1, 2016 10:06am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - He’s not doing it for a reason.

Julianne Hough, Aaron Tveit ready for 'Grease Live' on FOX

January 27, 2016 9:44am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Julianne Hough and Aaron Tveit play Sandy and Danny in the new live version of ‘Grease’ which is coming to FOX on Sunday, January 31.

Local man brings farm fresh salads to your vending machine

January 27, 2016 8:44am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - It wasn’t too long ago that Luke Saunders was just a traveling salesman, making his way around the Midwest – and all he wanted was a fresh lunch on the road.

Jake Hamilton visits set of new FOX series 'Lucifer'

January 25, 2016 8:12am CST

FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton was invited to the Vancouver set of the new FOX series “Lucifer,” where the prince of darkness – also known as actor British actor Tom Ellis – talked about what it takes to play the devil.

Hundreds ditching cars for Bike to Work Day

January 22, 2016 9:27am CST

Ditch your cars and bike to work Friday. It's part of the 15th annual Winter Bike to Work Day rally.

Manitowoc residents dispute 'Making a Murderer' depiction

January 21, 2016 8:34am CST

It's the documentary series everyone in America is talking about. "Making a Murderer" has put one Midwestern city on the map. FOX 32's Jake Hamilton traveled north to Manitowoc, Wisconsin to talk with the people of the community about their newfound nationwide attention.

The X-Files returning to FOX after 13 years

January 20, 2016 8:13am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - After 13 years, Fox Mulder, Dana Scully and the X-Files are back.

Local magicians gather under one roof at Chicago Magic

January 18, 2016 9:55am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Are you watching closely?

Owner of oldest restaurant in Chicago celebrates 91st birthday

January 15, 2016 8:34am CST

An estimated 60 percent of restaurants go out of business within the first three years.

Iconic Chicago store to host funeral ahead of closing

January 14, 2016 8:41am CST

The iconic Chicago store "The Alley" is closing up shop next week. And Friday, they're even having a funeral.

Shady police officer given 'Second Chance' in new FOX show

January 13, 2016 8:08am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - What would you do with a second chance?

Image with bad Powerball math goes viral on social media

January 12, 2016 8:38am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - An image is making its way around Facebook - in fact, it's been shared nearly 1.3 million times!

Intelligence, reality TV collide in new FOX show 'Superhuman'

January 11, 2016 8:14am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - What’s the most amazing thing you’ve ever seen?

Jake Hamilton speaks with stars of 'The Revenant'

January 8, 2016 12:50pm CST

"The Revenant” stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Hugh Glass, a real life pioneer who was left for dead following a bear attack and then embarked on a mission of revenge against those who left him.