Former Cook County police chief undergoes rarely performed heart surgery at Chicago hospital
Nearly 3% of Americans have a diseased heart valve, according to the CDC. Each year, thousands of them undergo surgery to have it replaced with either a mechanical valve or animal tissue. In a FOX 32 special report, Corey McPherrin takes a look at another surgical option that’s rarely performed, and it’s happening at a Chicago hospital.
Local experts weigh in on new dating trends in Chicago
Spring has officially arrived, which means love is in the air and Chicago's dating scene is about to kick into high gear. In a FOX 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck checks in with a couple of local experts to find out what you can expect before diving in.
A behind-the-scenes look at missing persons investigations
In a FOX 32 special report, Anita Padilla looks at how missing persons investigators do their jobs and all the challenges they face in real life.
'Tranq' in Chicago: Officials warn of new street drug causing massive harm
Drug dealers are selling powders and pills that contain fentanyl, but now a dangerous animal tranquilizer is being added to the mix. Xylazine in humans can cause open wounds, amputations and even death.
The rise of ChatGPT in schools, businesses
At the forefront of an evolving artificial intelligence landscape, ChatGPT has taken the tech world by storm. The chatbot quietly debuted four months ago but quickly positioned itself as a leader in the world of artificial intelligence bots.
Special Report: What exactly is this new trend known as 'Sleep Tourism'?
In Chicago, some hotels are creating special experiences for sleep tourists.
The evolution of using DNA testing to solve crimes
It’s been nearly 30 years since DNA testing linked OJ Simpson to the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Since then, the process has gone through some major changes. In a Fox 32 special report, Tia Ewing looks at how investigators can now do a lot more with a lot less.
Illinois looks at legalizing psilocybin to treat mental health issues Pt. 2
More and more clinical trials continue to show the promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use, and local doctors are at the forefront of this research.
Could a train derailment happen here? Suburban officials say longer trains would make it likely
With longer trains, Bensenville Village President Frank DeSimone says it isn’t a question of if an Ohio train derailment happens here, but when.
Illinois looks at legalizing psilocybin to treat mental health issues
From drug addiction, to alcoholism, to those suffering from PTSD, it's being talked about as a miracle cure: therapeutic treatment using the same substance found in "magic mushrooms." It's called psilocybin, and lawmakers in Illinois are already laying the groundwork to legalize this type of therapy in Illinois.
Female Naperville automotive students seek to set speed record
A group of female Naperville automotive students are going for a speed record. They have built what they hope will be the fastest truck in America, and they're heading to Texas this month to put it to the test.
Medical researchers work to create fentanyl vaccine to fight nation's opioid epidemic
From chickenpox to Covid-19, there’s a vaccine for that. But have you ever heard of one that could help fight the nation’s opioid epidemic?