Holiday shopping season: Why experts are encouraging consumers to buy gifts now
With Halloween three weeks away, nearly a third of consumers have already begun their holiday gift shopping. In a FOX 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at why there's a push to shop now.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Illinois women revive centuries-old Mexican tradition of escaramuza riding
This Hispanic Heritage Month, a group of young women is keeping a centuries-old Mexican tradition alive, right here in Illinois.
Inside Cook County Jail's battle against drug-soaked paper trade
Thousands of pieces of paper funnel through the Cook County Jail every single day - cards sent to inmates, letters, tissue used inside books being read. But beyond the barbed wire, a search is being done right now to find paper soaked in drugs, and it's hard to sniff out.
Student loan repayment: Strategies for graduates facing the financial clock
The clock has run out - for now - and it’s time for millions of college graduates to pay up. Their first student loan payment in about three years is due Oct. 1. That’s because the government no longer has them on hold due to the pandemic.
Illinois craft brewers revolutionizing game day beverage options for football fans
Football fans often seek more than just two teams and a ball during games; they often crave a cold beer. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko explores how Illinois' craft brewers can help you switch up your gameday drink lineup.
Chicago's oldest taqueria, Los Comales, nurturing immigrant dreams for half a century
In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez takes us to Little Village, where one family-owned restaurant is serving up more than just delicious Mexican food.
Louie's Law: Illinois legislation sets new standard for drug education in schools
For years, the primary approach to teaching kids about drugs was to "just say no." Now, a new Illinois law signed this summer is expanding that method.
Guardian Caps show promise in tackling concussion concerns in football
Despite being a concern in multiple sports, football-related concussions have been in the spotlight for several years now and the concern is on all levels of play. In a FOX 32 special report, Cassie Carlson takes a look at the impact a new piece of equipment is having on trying to reduce this brain injury.
Chicago area sees disturbing surge in youth drug overdoses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking a disturbing trend in drug overdose deaths. Younger and younger children are dying and it’s a trend we are seeing in the Chicago area.
Chicago doctors defend CPR's role in saving lives amid safety concern
As football season kicks off for another year, some Chicago doctors are speaking out about recent reports regarding the safety of CPR.