Homer Glen forms special committee to serve residents with disabilities
"We want to make sure that when we're talking about inclusivity and accessibility, that it's not an afterthought," said Village Trustee Nicole La Ha Zwiercan.
Cook County Crime Stoppers warn of diversion thefts: 'It's quiet, it's quick'
As Chairman of Cook County Crime Stoppers, George McDade knows exactly how easily a thief can distract us and quickly walk off with our personal property.
Tips on how to make extra money to afford inflation
We asked an expert for a few tips on how you can earn some extra money without running ragged.
Chicago teens find success investing in the stock market
The boys have been investing since 2012 — when they were just six and seven years old — through a custodial account managed by their parents.
Joliet nonprofit helps support parents with adopted, fostered children
Jason and Cheryl Bentsen say there is plenty of support around the time of adoption, but afterward the support dwindles and there’s no advice column for parents in need.
Families of victims who died from drug overdoses push for criminal charges against dealers
As overdose deaths skyrocket, so has the frustration for some families when their loved one’s death is not charged as a drug-induced homicide.
Cook County's electronic monitoring program: here's how it works
In 2021 alone, well over 50 people in Cook County were arrested for shootings or murders, all while on electronic monitoring.
Northbrook eye doctor improving lives of people with brain trauma using special glasses
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we have a fascinating look at how a simple prescription adjustment is literally changing people’s lives overnight.
Women's mental health: Changing the conversation on postpartum depression
In a FOX 32 Special Report, we look at how Hollywood is keeping the conversation going about postpartum depression and what’s changing.
Chicago nonprofit creates mobile mental health response teams to help residents
After months of planning, Trilogy began rolling out its First Response Alternative Crisis Team in January. Since then, it has received over 230 calls from people looking for mental help either for themselves or a family member.
Violent crimes targeting transgender people on the rise in Chicago
They're crimes you may not always hear about, and they're happening at a rate some say is at an epidemic level: fatal attacks against transgender individuals.
Drug dealers using emojis to target teens — here's what parents should know
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently issued an emoji drug decoder to help parents know if, or when, their children are texting about illegal drugs.
Chicago hospital's 'Mirror Me' program teaches kids with autism how to socialize
Rush University's "Mirror Me" program teaches children with autism social and communication skills through play and engagement. Those are things that don't always come naturally.