Elmhurst Quarry: Take a glimpse inside this flood control landmark

The Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility, a rarely accessible suburban landmark, will be opening its gates to the public this weekend for a special tour. Although Saturday’s tour has already sold out, those unable to attend can still get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of this important site right here on FOX 32 Chicago.

Chicago weather experts explain unprecedented July 15 tornado outbreak

On July 15, the Chicago area saw a perfect storm of its own, but this time on land, with a record-setting number of tornadoes touching down in a single day. In a Fox 32 special report, Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls breaks down exactly what Mother Nature was up to that day.

Chicago youth learning to grow food and give back through urban farming

An organization on Chicago’s West Side is looking to bring farm life to the city. Their goal is to teach young people all about growing their own food, as well as some life skills along the way. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis digs in to find out how it works.

Chicago urban farming: Youth learn to grow food and give back

An organization on Chicago’s West Side is looking to bring farm life to the city. Their goal is to teach young people all about growing their own food, as well as some life skills along the way. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis digs in to find out how it works.

Malört: How the bitter liqueur became an unlikely Chicago icon

It’s a beverage closely tied to the history of Chicago and one you’ll find at most bars across the city and suburbs. Fox 32’s Sylvia Perez takes a look at how it got its start and how it became so connected to our city’s bar culture.

How Malört became an unlikely Chicago icon

It’s a beverage closely tied to the history of Chicago and one you’ll find at most bars across the city and suburbs. Fox 32’s Sylvia Perez takes a look at how it got its start and how it became so connected to our city’s bar culture.

Chicago trolley tour transforming access to fresh food

Chicago’s Austin neighborhood has been called a food desert. In a Fox 32 special report, Terrence Lee looked at a new program that’s highlighting a number of local fresh food sources growing right under our noses.

Behind-the-scenes at the Chicago Harbor Lock

The Chicago Harbor Lock serves a crucial function in the maintenance and preservation of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. FOX 32 photojournalists Todd Gaertner and Ed Flynn take us behind-the-scenes of the technological marvel.

Can Chicago's skyline predict the weather?

When it comes to Chicago weather, we all know the saying -- if you don’t like it, wait 15 minutes. Now, Argonne scientists are attempting to make Windy City weather a little more predictable by studying what's called “urban canyons" and they are in downtown Chicago.