From The Warehouse to the World: How one Chicago nightclub sparked the birth of house music

In a FOX 32 special report, Terrence Lee looks at the origins, evolution and future of house music as we remember the rich roots of the genre, which are firmly planted in Chicago.

The beat begins in Chicago
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In a FOX 32 special report, Terrence Lee looks at the origins, evolution and future of house music as we remember the rich roots of the genre, which are firmly planted in Chicago.

Black Kitchen Initiative fueling growth for Chicago restaurants

FOX 32 Chicago continues its celebration of Black History Month with a look at one local program that’s promoting equity in the restaurant industry.

Black Kitchen Initiative fueling growth for Chicago restaurants
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FOX 32 Chicago continues its celebration Black History Month with a look at one local program that?s promoting equity in the restaurant industry.

Chicago's Black Ensemble Theater sets sights on national stage with expansion plans

A local Black-founded and operated nonprofit theater is shooting for the stars with plans to revolutionize the arts on the North Side of Chicago and beyond. In a FOX 32 special report, Jake Hamilton takes a look at their expansion plans and their next big hit for the stage.

Chicago theater ramps up mission to fight racism
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A local Black-founded and operated nonprofit theater is shooting for the stars with plans to revolutionize the arts on the North Side of Chicago and beyond. In a FOX 32 special report, Jake Hamilton takes a look at their expansion plans and their next big hit for the stage.

Lemont's Argonne National Labs pioneers fast-charging super-station for EVs

At Argonne National Labs in Lemont, the Transportation Power Systems Division has converted an analog gas station into an all-electric fast-charging super-station.

Argonne Lab in Lemont is key to electric vehicle success
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Whether you are charging from home, the office, or anywhere else, owning an EV can be challenging. Remember in January when some Tesla owners lost power in sub-zero temperatures and found charging stations not functioning in the cold?

Ordering flowers for Valentine's Day? What to buy to save big

With Valentine's Day about a week away, Chicago florists are bracing for a flurry of activity. In a FOX 32 special money saver report, local experts share their tips on how to save a few bucks when picking which buds to buy.

How to save money on Valentine's Day flowers
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With Valentine's Day about a week away, Chicago florists are bracing for a flurry of activity. In a FOX 32 special money saver report, local experts share their tips on how to save a few bucks when picking which buds to buy.

MJ, Kobe, and Shaq: McDonald's All-American Games legacy started with Chicago trailblazer

McDonald’s All-American Games has been serving up basketball superstars since the 1970s. In a FOX 32 special report, Tina Nguyen took a look back at how this prestigious sporting event tipped off.

McDonald's All-American Games legacy started with Chicago trailblazer
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McDonald?s All-American Games has been serving up basketball superstars since the 1970s. In a FOX 32 special report, Tina Nguyen took a look back at how this prestigious sporting event tipped off.

Chicago Gen Z entrepreneurs cultivate urban mushroom farm with global sustainability vision

In the heart of Chicago, two ambitious Gen Z entrepreneurs have cultivated a local business dedicated to growing gourmet mushrooms, transforming an indoor urban farm into a go-to supplier for exotic mushrooms throughout the area.

Gen Z entrepreneurs cultivate urban mushroom farm in Chicago
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In the heart of Chicago, two ambitious Gen Z entrepreneurs have cultivated a local business dedicated to growing gourmet mushrooms, transforming an indoor urban farm into a go-to supplier for exotic mushrooms throughout the area.

Bystander CPR saves 70-year-old man's life in Highland Park: 'I'm a lucky guy'

Thursday kicked off not only the start of February, but also the start of American Heart Month. In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez shares the heartfelt story of just how lucky one man is to be alive today.

Bystander CPR saves 70-year-old man's life in Highland Park
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Thursday kicks off not only the start of February but also the start of American Heart Month. In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez shares the heartfelt story of just how lucky one man is to be alive today.