Chicago woman turns pain into purpose, now leads efforts to help domestic violence victims

She was barely a teenager when her innocence was stolen, and her childhood replaced by violence, control, and fear. In a Fox 32 special report, Tia Ewing has one woman's story of survival and redemption and how she's helping others do the same.

The surgery that helped one suburban Chicago woman feel whole after breast cancer

In a Fox 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at a procedure one Chicago area hospital is offering that not only helps preserve the patient's breast but her sense of self too.

A surgery that helped Chicago woman feel whole after breast cancer
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The American Cancer Society says over 300,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer this year. For some, that means having surgery, maybe even more than once to make sure all the cancer is gone.

This Chicago classroom looks like a hospital — and that’s the point

Fox 32's Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at how a Chicago university is helping future medical professionals prepare not to make mistakes.

Ace back to school shopping with these money-saving browser tools
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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.

Cook County's flood control system faces climate change challenges
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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.

Experts share tips for protecting homes during tornadoes
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As residents pick up the pieces, we want to get some tips on what everyone can do to help protect their homes in case a tornado hits again. Emily Wahls spoke to some experts about just what can be done to help you stay safe.

Chicago couple's QueerQuest event honored by United Nations

Queer Quest is a new two-day experience built by queer Chicago couple and recognized by United Nations agency UNESCO.

Holiday shoppers might benefit from starting early amid fewer sales, experts say

October has just begun, but the countdown to the holidays is already in full swing. Some retailers are even counting down the 100 days to Christmas. Why all the fuss?

'Out of Bounds' series gives survivors of sports abuse a voice — and millions are listening

A new PSA series with the goal of raising awareness about sex abuse in sports is going viral. It’s called "Out of Bounds" and its viewer engagement has been off the chart since launching six weeks ago.

Holiday travel costs are rising but deals are still out there, experts say
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When it comes to planning a trip for the holidays - any other time of the year ? it?s hard not to get lost on the internet. But you don?t have to scroll your time away. There is help out there and we found some for free.

Chicago crime files: Cook County coroner’s secret archive heads to auction

Potter and Potter Auctions on Chicago's Northwest Side looks like any other building in the neighborhood. But as Fox 32’s Dane Placko discovered, take a walk inside, and you'll quickly discover it's holding a treasure trove of some of Chicago's darkest history.