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.

Inside Cook County Jail's battle against drug-soaked paper trade
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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.

Student loan repayment: Strategies for graduates facing the financial clock
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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.

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.

Illinois craft brewers revolutionizing game day beverage options for football fans
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Other than two teams and a ball, what else do most football fans look for when watching a game? For many of us, it?s a nice cold beer. Just like the teams, you may want to change up your gameday drinking lineup once in a while. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko takes a look at how Illinois' craft brewers can help you "draft" a new roster.

Chicago's oldest taqueria, Los Comales, nurturing immigrant dreams for half a century
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FOX 32 Chicago is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with profiles on people and places in the Latino community and the impact they are having in our city. In a 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.

Guardian Caps show promise in tackling concussion concerns in football
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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 area sees disturbing surge in youth drug overdoses
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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.

Naperville student's mission leads to mandatory fentanyl education in Illinois schools

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.

As RSV season looms, new vaccines offer hope in fight against deadly virus

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.

New vaccines offer hope in fight against deadly RSV
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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.