Elmhurst Quarry: Take a glimpse inside this flood control landmark
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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.

Save on travel: How to book two destinations for the price of one

If you are planning on traveling overseas this fall or for the holidays, you know how expensive it can be. In a FOX 32 special Money Saver report, we’ll show you how you can add an extra stop to your trip for next to nothing.

How to add a free extra destination to your international trip
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If you are planning on traveling overseas this fall or for the holidays, you know how expensive it can be. In a FOX 32 special Money Saver report, we?ll show you how you can add an extra stop to your trip for next to nothing.

Casa Humilde Cerveceria brings Latino flavor to Chicago's craft beer scene

What better way to salute the start of Hispanic Heritage Month than with a cold, tasty beer? That beer is coming from Chicago's only Hispanic-owned brewery, which just opened its first permanent location in the suburbs.

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.

Weather experts explain unprecedented July 15 tornado outbreak in Chicagoland
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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.

Peotone's historic windmill 'Millie' in need of support after 152 years, how to help
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In the south suburbs, there is an old, historic windmill that has weathered more than a century of storms. This year, it is celebrating its 152nd anniversary, but the windmill needs your help.

Avoid traffic with Chicago's growing in popularity water taxi
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FOX 32's Sylvia Perez takes us aboard Chicago's water taxi, where you don't have to worry about traffic or headaches -- and there's beautiful views too!

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
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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 Mal?rt became an unlikely Chicago icon
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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

The trolley, which runs twice a month, provides an easy and free way for residents to access fresh food from local farms and gardens.

Chicago trolley tour transforming access to fresh food
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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
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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? Argonne scientists investigate urban canyons

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.

Can Chicago's skyline predict the weather?
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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.