Special Reports

Menopause affects millions of women, yet it’s often misunderstood and overlooked. In this special presentation, Fox 32 Chicago’s Dawn Hasbrouck sits down with Dr. Sameena Rahman, a Chicago-based OB-GYN and menopause expert. Together they break down the symptoms, treatments, and challenges women face during this life transition. From addressing common misconceptions to offering solutions tailored to every woman’s unique journey, this program is your guide to navigating menopause with confidence.

With holiday hosting in full swing, many homeowners face the dilemma of repairing or replacing broken appliances.

One local animal rescue has more than 1,000 volunteers helping at any given time and hundreds more foster parents.

More than a million cars a year continue to be stolen in the U.S. according to the latest statistics from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many of you likely already have your turkey ready to go. But have you ever stopped to wonder where your bird comes from? We?re taking you to a farm in Morton that prides itself on raising turkeys the old-fashioned way.

In a Fox 32 special report, Sylvia Perez has the story of how a team of suburban surgeons solved a painful mystery for one local woman.

It?s hard for the holidays to be the most wonderful time of the year when your finances are tight. In a Fox 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck looks at some ways to help you still afford them and dodge some debt.

In a Fox 32 special report, we look at kids helping kids navigate their mental health. This peer-to-peer support is becoming widespread from Naperville to Crystal Lake.

When Gus Walz stood up to support his dad, he also put the spotlight on another issue. In a Fox 32 special report, Tia Ewing finds out what it means to be neurodivergent.

FOX 32's Paris Schutz sits down with Yale historian and author Timothy Snyder to discuss his new book, “On Freedom.” Snyder is previously author of the book, “On Tyranny,” and considered an expert in Eastern European History and the history of fascism throughout Europe. Snyder talked about why he believes Americans have a flawed concept of what ‘freedom’ actually means, and how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sees it. The interview also touched on Synder’s concerns about current political events in the United States, and warning signs he believes that Donald Trump is behaving more and more like Fascist dictators throughout history.

Some college students who push their luck betting on sports can graduate not only with student loans, but also gambling debts.