Special Reports

Fentanyl frequently makes headlines when it comes to the news, but it’s not always talked about - if at all - in the classroom. In a FOX 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews takes a look at a new law that would change that.

It’s back to school time. Despite the warmer weather, this time of year can also have you headed back to the doctor’s office. In a FOX 32 special report, Sylvia Perez takes a look at new tools to fight a very common and deadly virus.

As the new school year gets underway, some parents and educators are thinking about safety. One area in particular is making sure parents and students can find each other after a crisis occurs.

What's old is new again. Thrifting is a trend that is not going out of style any time soon. Now, there are more ways than ever to bring a secondhand gem into your home.

Flooding rains over the past few weeks have focused new attention on Cook County's massive deep tunnel system. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko looks at how the system works and sometimes doesn't work as some question whether it will be able to handle more intense storms caused by climate change.

Believe it or not, the start of the new school year is just around the corner. In a special FOX 32 money saver report, we take a look at the A-B-C's of back to school shopping.

The battle for your bucks kicks in to high gear Tuesday. That’s when this year’s Amazon Prime Day begins, and their competitor’s own special sales are not far behind. In a special money saver report, we got some tips on how to tell if it’s a deal or no deal.

The Prairie State could soon be known as the tornado state. So far this year, Illinois has seen the most tornadoes in the United States, and the most severe weather events.

We don’t always know when or where a teen takeover will take place, but one thing we do know is they’re not small. In a FOX 32 special report, Anita Padilla looks at how this social phenomenon often becomes a large scale event.

Full-circle moments don't come along very often in life, but when they do, they warm your heart. In tonight's special report, Sylvia Perez has the story of one between some first responders and man's best friend.

If you think your teen spends a lot of time on social media during the school year, chances are they will spend even more time on it over the summer. In a FOX 32 News special report, Elizabeth Matthews looks at some of the new trends and pitfalls facing both parents and teens.