Special Report: How missing persons investigations work
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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.

Deadly drug 'Tranq' on the rise in Chicago area
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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.

'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.

Special Report preview: Raising awareness about the dangers of 'Tranq'
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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.

The rise of ChatGPT in schools, businesses
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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.

Sleep tourism: Vacationing for better sleep
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Sleep tourism is a new trend where travelers are working to improve their quality of sleep, and even more simply, get some rest, both physically and mentally.

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.

Special Report: Evolution of using DNA testing to solve crimes
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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.

Clinical trials show promise of psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use
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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.

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.

Researchers working on fentanyl vaccine as drug overdoses spike
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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? In a Fox 32 special report, Elizabeth Matthews finds out more about a possible fentanyl vaccine.

Black History Month: New exhibit showcases life and death of Fred Hampton
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It has been more than half a century since the brutal assassination of chairman Fred Hampton, Sr. The Black Panther party leader was killed in a coordinated plot by Chicago police and the FBI.

Black History Month: New exhibit showcases life and death of Fred Hampton

It has been more than half a century since the brutal assassination of chairman Fred Hampton, Sr. The Black Panther party leader was killed in a coordinated plot by Chicago police and the FBI.

Special Report preview: New exhibit on life and death of Fred Hampton
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It has been more than half a century since the brutal assassination of chairman Fred Hampton, Sr. The Black Panther party leader was killed in a coordinated plot by Chicago police and the FBI.