Jake's Takes

Jake Hamilton's top non-traditional Christmas movies

December 25, 2015 7:58am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Are you looking for a movie to watch with your family this Christmas, but a little tired of watching the same old movies year in and year out?

Local man spends decades filling living room with Christmas cheer

December 24, 2015 8:10am CST

For Sonny Nicotera, 30 years buys a lot of holiday cheer. But, if he’s learned anything, it’s that it takes a village to make a village.

Local theater to travel back in time this Christmas

December 21, 2015 10:42am CST

Going to the movies used to mean something. There were musical overtures, intermissions and a sense of class.

Musical 'Gotta Dance' takes the stage in Chicago

December 16, 2015 9:17am CST

Before it makes it’s way to Broadway, the new musical “Gotta Gance” is loosening up here in Chicago.

Local gym trading treadmills for medieval sword fighting

December 15, 2015 9:00am CST

While most people have a hard time just getting to the gym, others are burning calories in a really unique way.

Holiday Helpings: Making a Stranger in Paradise cocktail with Paul McGee

December 14, 2015 8:47am CST

Monday, FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton whipped up a holiday cocktail - the Stranger in Paradise - with Paul McGee, owner of Lost Lake.

Spike Lee vows he doesn't use Chicago violence to validate 'Chiraq' film

December 3, 2015 9:59pm CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - After all the buzz, hype and protests, is the movie Chiraq any good?

Jake Hamilton talks with cast of Chi-Raq

December 3, 2015 9:35am CST

FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton sat down with the cast of Chi-Raq and talked with them about the criticisms they heard while shooting in Chicago and if they thought any of the hate was valid.

Local artist saves a piece of Chicago history for $1

November 30, 2015 9:03am CST

One dollar can’t buy much these days but for one Chicago artist, $1 bought a big piece of Chicago history.

Shoppers hit the mall early for Black Friday deals

November 27, 2015 7:22am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News/ AP) - Let the Black Friday bargain hunting begin!

Kauffman Turkey Farms: Purveyors of Thanksgiving

November 25, 2015 8:42am CST

As you sit down to enjoy your turkey on Thursday, one local farm may very well be responsible for putting it there.

Local man offers haircuts to those in need

November 18, 2015 9:28am CST

Local man offers haircuts to those in need

Operation Christmas Lights aims to make cancer patient's yard a winter wonderland

November 17, 2015 10:32am CST

First the first time in 35 years, there are no lights shining in the front yard of the Tarulis household.

Local high school football team turning boys into men

November 16, 2015 3:24pm CST

One local high school football is getting a lot of attention and for a lot of reasons. FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton travelled to Wendell Phillips Academy High School to bring us their truly inspirational story.

Bridgeport sandwich shop home to greatest sandwich in the world

November 11, 2015 9:58am CST

What’s the best sandwich you’ve ever had?

Chicago area home to oldest, largest pinball manufacturer in USA

November 9, 2015 9:02am CST

How do you construct fun?

Chicago pool hall maintains magic from decades-old Hollywood film

November 6, 2015 9:04am CST

It’s been nearly 30 years since legendary director Martin Scorsese used our area as a blank canvas for his pool hall fable “The Color of Money."

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Chicago Macy's

November 3, 2015 8:42am CST

Halloween just ended, but, it's already starting to look a lot like Christmas.

Local store open 24/7 to help you find last minute costumes

October 29, 2015 8:15am CDT

If you are still looking for the perfect Halloween costume to rock this weekend, you are running out of time!

Boo! Get your scares at Statesville Haunted Prison in Lockport

October 28, 2015 8:35am CDT

It's a haunted house with a twist, and it's got a national reputation for creeping people out!