Dr. Ngozi Ezike tell-all: A look back one year after pandemic hit

It was December of 2019 when the world first learned of a mysterious illness spreading through Wuhan, China. The first case confirmed in the US was on January 20, 2020. Just a few days later, the virus was confirmed in Chicago.

Honoring Black History Month: Major General William Walker
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It is the fourth week of Black History Month and FOX 32 is celebrating those who have broken barriers. In this special report, learn about one man who went from being an altar boy at St. Sabina Church to a decorated military veteran who helped protect the inauguration.

Buritt "Mr. B" Bulloch: Owner of 'Old Fashioned Donuts' in Roseland
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It is the third week of Black History Month and FOX 32 is celebrating those who have broken barriers. In this special report, learn about one man who has owned a donut shop on Chicago's South Side since 1972.

BBB issues warning after repair shop loses Aurora woman's engagement ring

A west suburban woman who took her engagement ring to a local jewelry store for a simple repair last month almost never got it back. Now, she's sharing her story to warn others.

Bruce Wesley: Owner of Wesley's Shoes in Hyde Park
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It is the second week of Black History Month and FOX 32 is celebrating those who have broken barriers. In this special report, learn about one man who has owned a shoe store on Chicago's South Side since 1970 -- the oldest ongoing shoe store in the United States.

Robert J. Jones: First African-American chancellor at University of Illinois
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It is the first day of Black History Month and FOX 32 is celebrating those who have broken barriers. In this special report, see how one man made history at the University of Illinois.

Sheriff using drug deactivation pouches to fight opioid crisis

There's a new way to dispose of powerful drugs in just seconds, specifically those left-over prescriptions that might be sitting in your medicine cabinet. They can start an addiction.

Chicago detectives utilizing social media to obtain new leads on cold cases

Chicago detectives are using Facebook to generate new leads and attract new attention to cold cases, and according to one detective, it's working.

Tracing the ways that illegal guns make it to Chicago's streets

All guns used in Chicago crimes start out as legal, but somewhere along the line, they end up in the hands of criminals.

Exclusive look inside Robbins drug bust where crime numbers are down

A south suburban police department allowed our cameras to ride along with them, exclusively, as they took to the streets over the weekend, taking aggressive action to curb gun violence.

Ricky Byrdsong's death at hands of white supremacist still prevalent 20 years later

Two weeks from now, it will be 20 years since a white supremacist killed popular former Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong, bringing nationwide attention to hate crimes in the Heartland.