Jake's Takes

Haunted forests: Chicago's spooky history

January 8, 2016 12:50pm CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Aokigahara Forest, also known as "Suicide Forest" lies on the base of Mount Fuji in Japan.

FOX 32 tries out CTA's full 4g wireless service

January 7, 2016 8:11am CST

Public transit officials in Chicago say workers have completed installation of 4G wireless service on the city's subway system.

America to say farewell to 'American Idol' after 15 seasons

January 6, 2016 8:13am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - It’s the beginning of the end.

'Drake and Josh' to reunite on FOX show 'Grandfathered'

January 5, 2016 8:17am CST

Josh Peck has survived in Hollywood for a while now, because he knows how to play the game.

Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life all about life after college

January 4, 2016 10:05am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - Life after college.

Jake Hamilton counts down the top 10 ‘Buzz' stories of the year

December 31, 2015 1:35pm CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) – FOX 32’s Jake Hamilton took some time during Good Day Chicago Thursday to take a look back at the top 10 biggest entertainment stories of the year.

Hank Azaria returns to FOX in ‘Bordertown'

December 30, 2015 8:06am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - He has one of the most recognizably unrecognizable voices ever, and he transforms into characters with a hilarious ease.

Former NHL star training local hockey players

December 29, 2015 9:09am CST

CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) - The greatest hockey players of all time have to start somewhere.

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.