Local WWII Navy veteran recalls fighting in France and Japan
Seventy-five years ago Thursday, 160,000 Allied troops invaded the shores of France to fight Nazi Germany. Midwestern native John Ullinskey was there. He was also at the last major battle of World War II, off the island of Okinawa.
Seventy-five years ago Thursday, 160,000 Allied troops invaded the shores of France to fight Nazi Germany. Midwestern native John Ullinskey was there. He was also at the last major battle of World War II, off the island of Okinawa.
Chicago police attend high school graduation for fallen officer's son
Officer Ben Perez paid the ultimate sacrifice, dying in the line of duty as a Chicago police officer back in 2002.
Officer Ben Perez paid the ultimate sacrifice, dying in the line of duty as a Chicago police officer back in 2002.
Chicago hospital using martial arts to treat Parkinson's disease
We all know karate is a martial arts discipline that is also a great form of exercise. But what about using it as a treatment for a debilitating disease?
We all know karate is a martial arts discipline that is also a great form of exercise. But what about using it as a treatment for a debilitating disease?
'Flip, Float and Follow': What to do if you may be about to drown
The Centers for Disease Control calls drowning one of the leading causes of accidental death in the nation. It happens in a moment of panic and not everyone survives to discuss it.
The Centers for Disease Control calls drowning one of the leading causes of accidental death in the nation. It happens in a moment of panic and not everyone survives to discuss it.
Home purchase made by Lyons Mayor Chris Getty raises questions in southwest suburbs
Finding the right house can be a challenge. But one southwest suburban mayor didn't have to look far to find his home sweet home.
Finding the right house can be a challenge. But one southwest suburban mayor didn't have to look far to find his home sweet home.
'Ghosting' makes its way to the workforce, employees quitting jobs by not showing up
Technology is something we often look to for convenience – from ordering takeout to finding a date, to of course, finding a job.
Technology is something we often look to for convenience – from ordering takeout to finding a date, to of course, finding a job.
Driving High: Police are testing a device that detects drugs in minutes
Police in suburban Chicago are leading the charge to find a device they can use to test drivers who might be high.
Police in suburban Chicago are leading the charge to find a device they can use to test drivers who might be high.
FOX 32 rides along to see dangers faced by Illinois State Troopers
This year, 16 troopers have been hit in Illinois by Scott’s Law violators. Some of those crashes have been fatal.
This year, 16 troopers have been hit in Illinois by Scott’s Law violators. Some of those crashes have been fatal.
Local mother desperate to get medical help for son who has special needs: 'I'm not going to give up'
A Calumet City mother says for years she relied on ambulances to take her special needs child to the doctor before those rides suddenly stopped. Now, she’s desperate for help.
A Calumet City mother says for years she relied on ambulances to take her special needs child to the doctor before those rides suddenly stopped. Now, she’s desperate for help.
Finding Kevin Clewer's killer: Cold case gets renewed interest
Kevin Clewer was brutally killed in his Boystown apartment 15 years ago.
Kevin Clewer was brutally killed in his Boystown apartment 15 years ago.
Exclusive: DCFS investigators reveal missteps of agency
The death of a McHenry County 5-year-old last month, whose parents are charged with his murder, has many pointing the finger at the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services.
The death of a McHenry County 5-year-old last month, whose parents are charged with his murder, has many pointing the finger at the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services.
Man continues years-long fight to get off Chicago Police gang database
A South Side man says he was put on Chicago Police’s gang database when he was just 15 years old, and for years, he’s tried to get it removed.
A South Side man says he was put on Chicago Police’s gang database when he was just 15 years old, and for years, he’s tried to get it removed.
Chicago mom says food available to aid WIC recipients is 'nasty and moldy'
A Chicago mother who relies on government assistance to feed her family says the produce at the state-run food pantry, where she has to shop, is inedible.
A Chicago mother who relies on government assistance to feed her family says the produce at the state-run food pantry, where she has to shop, is inedible.
Local teens get 'Mental Health First Aid' training thanks to Lady Gaga foundation
Nine-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga has challenged some suburban Chicago high school students to a very important task: to learn and then teach teen "Mental Health First Aid."
Nine-time Grammy winner Lady Gaga has challenged some suburban Chicago high school students to a very important task: to learn and then teach teen "Mental Health First Aid."
Missing pregnant Chicago postal worker was due to give birth this week
New information has surfaced on a pregnant postal worker who went missing in Chicago more than six months ago.
New information has surfaced on a pregnant postal worker who went missing in Chicago more than six months ago.
Birds in danger: How one group is working to change Chicago's landscape
Chicago is officially the most dangerous city in America for birds.
Chicago is officially the most dangerous city in America for birds.
Survivor remembers Columbine 20 years after deadly school shooting
It's been 20 years since a mass shooting at Columbine High School changed the landscape around safety and violence for students nationwide.
It's been 20 years since a mass shooting at Columbine High School changed the landscape around safety and violence for students nationwide.
Northwestern researchers use video game to help stroke victims
For many stroke patients, regaining mobility can be a long tedious process. But Northwestern University scientists are helping them take back control.
For many stroke patients, regaining mobility can be a long tedious process. But Northwestern University scientists are helping them take back control.
Aurora police chief talks heroic officers, recovery 2 months after Henry Pratt shooting
It's been exactly two months since a gunman opened fire at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora. Five people lost their lives that day and five police officers were injured.
It's been exactly two months since a gunman opened fire at the Henry Pratt Company in Aurora. Five people lost their lives that day and five police officers were injured.
Retired detective calls for reopening of 'Smiley Face Killer' cases
The "Smiley Face Killer" theory has taken a stunning turn as a retired cop revealed new evidence that has caused one local agency to re-open a case.
The "Smiley Face Killer" theory has taken a stunning turn as a retired cop revealed new evidence that has caused one local agency to re-open a case.