Cook County specialized unit searches for missing children who are supposed to be in custody of DCFS
Tom Dart's unit has found more than 1,000 kids, and for many years working hand in hand with DCFS, who also pays for the salaries of four officers on the unit.
Homer Glen forms special committee to serve residents with disabilities
"We want to make sure that when we're talking about inclusivity and accessibility, that it's not an afterthought," said Village Trustee Nicole La Ha Zwiercan.
Cook County Crime Stoppers warn of diversion thefts: 'It's quiet, it's quick'
As Chairman of Cook County Crime Stoppers, George McDade knows exactly how easily a thief can distract us and quickly walk off with our personal property.
Tips on how to make extra money to afford inflation
We asked an expert for a few tips on how you can earn some extra money without running ragged.
Tips on how to make extra money to afford inflation
With prices skyrocketing, who wouldn’t like a few extra bucks in their pocket right about now?
Chicago teens find success investing in the stock market
The boys have been investing since 2012 — when they were just six and seven years old — through a custodial account managed by their parents.
Joliet nonprofit helps support parents with adopted, fostered children
Jason and Cheryl Bentsen say there is plenty of support around the time of adoption, but afterward the support dwindles and there’s no advice column for parents in need.
Families of victims who died from drug overdoses push for criminal charges against dealers
As overdose deaths skyrocket, so has the frustration for some families when their loved one’s death is not charged as a drug-induced homicide.
Joliet couple creates nonprofit to support foster and adoptive families
Jason and Cheryl Bentsen say there is plenty of support around the time of adoption, but afterward the support dwindles and there’s no advice column for parents in need.
Cook County's electronic monitoring program: here's how it works
In 2021 alone, well over 50 people in Cook County were arrested for shootings or murders, all while on electronic monitoring.
What to know about electronic monitoring in Cook County
Violent crime is often a hot topic in Chicago, and electronic monitoring has become a big part of the conversation. But how much do you really know about how this program works in Cook County?
Northbrook eye doctor improving lives of people with brain trauma using special glasses
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we have a fascinating look at how a simple prescription adjustment is literally changing people’s lives overnight.
Special Report: Special eyeglasses treat brain trauma in patients
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we have a fascinating look at how a simple prescription adjustment is literally changing people’s lives overnight.
Women's mental health: Changing the conversation on postpartum depression
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we look at how Hollywood is keeping the conversation going about postpartum depression and what’s changing.
Special Report: Changing the conversation on postpartum depression
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we look at how Hollywood is keeping the conversation going about postpartum depression and what’s changing.
Chicago nonprofit creates mobile mental health response teams to help residents
After months of planning, Trilogy began rolling out its First Response Alternative Crisis Team in January. Since then, it has received over 230 calls from people looking for mental help either for themselves or a family member.
FOX 32 Special Report: Chicago nonprofit rolls out mobile mental health response teams
After months of planning, Trilogy began rolling out its First Response Alternative Crisis Team in January. Since then, it gas received over 230 calls from people looking for mental help either for themselves or a family member.
Violent crimes targeting transgender people on the rise in Chicago
They're crimes you may not always hear about, and they're happening at a rate some say is at an epidemic level: fatal attacks against transgender individuals.
Decoding drug emojis: FOX 32 Special Report
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently issued an emoji drug decoder to help parents know if, or when, their children are texting about illegal drugs.
Drug dealers using emojis to target teens — here's what parents should know
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently issued an emoji drug decoder to help parents know if, or when, their children are texting about illegal drugs.