Kerry Washington opens up in new memoir 'Thicker Than Water'
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Best known for her performance in Scandal, Kerry Washington released her new memoir Thicker Than Water Tuesday. The actress will be in Chicago Thursday.

'Be Better Than Your BS' book helps identify your biases and promote radical acceptance
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Diversity and inclusion consultant Risha Grant talks about lessons unearthed in her new book, "Be Better Than Your BS," and how embracing peoples' humanity is paramount to accepting them.

Unlikely families formed through Safe Families program in Chicago

A Chicago-born organization has been keeping children out of the foster care system for 20 years now. Two unlikely families became one through the program in an unimaginable crisis. A loving family, pieced together, by an incredible challenge.

Unlikely families formed through Safe Families program in Chicago
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A Chicago-born organization has been keeping children out of the foster care system for 20 years now. Two unlikely families became one through the program in an unimaginable crisis. A loving family, pieced together, by an incredible challenge.

Fox 32's Week in Review - Sept. 24
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Two persons of interest in the recent Romeoville murders were killed in a fiery crash in Oklahoma this week; legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market; and a winning $23.75 million Lotto ticket was sold in Chicago.

Romeoville family murder case • woman attacks 4 Chicago cops • Jim McMahon launches cannabis brand

Two persons of interest in the recent Romeoville murders were killed in a fiery crash in Oklahoma this week; a woman from Cicero was arrested for attacking four Chicago police officers; and legendary Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon is breaking into the Illinois weed market.

Fitness Friday: Staying fit through the ages
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It's never too late to get active and stay limber throughout the ages. FOX 32's Anita Blanton visits a class of fit boomers that are changing the way we approach fitness while we age.

Illinois craft brewers revolutionizing game day beverage options for football fans

Football fans often seek more than just two teams and a ball during games; they often crave a cold beer. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko explores how Illinois' craft brewers can help you switch up your gameday drink lineup.

Illinois craft brewers revolutionizing game day beverage options for football fans
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Other than two teams and a ball, what else do most football fans look for when watching a game? For many of us, it?s a nice cold beer. Just like the teams, you may want to change up your gameday drinking lineup once in a while. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko takes a look at how Illinois' craft brewers can help you "draft" a new roster.

Chicago's oldest taqueria, Los Comales, nurturing immigrant dreams for half a century
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FOX 32 Chicago is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with profiles on people and places in the Latino community and the impact they are having in our city. In a special report, Sylvia Perez takes us to Little Village, where one family-owned restaurant is serving up more than just delicious Mexican food.

Actress Megan Suri takes on horror tradition as 'final girl' in 'It Lives Inside'

Big scares return to the big screen this weekend in the new horror film “It Lives Inside." Actress Megan Suri sat down with FOX 32 Entertainment Reporter Jake Hamilton to discuss the tradition of “final girls" in horror films.

Actress Megan Suri takes on horror tradition as 'final girl' in 'It Lives Inside'
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Big scares return to the big screen this weekend in the new horror film ?It Lives Inside." Actress Megan Suri sat down with FOX 32 Entertainment Reporter Jake Hamilton to discuss the tradition of ?final girls" in horror films.

Women excluded in clinical trials leaves treatment geared toward men
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Historically, women have been underrepresented in clinical trials. Women make up over half of the population, but they only make up 30 percent of clinical trial patients. This can result in women being overmedicated because drug dosage trials are done on men. It can also lead to a lack of treatment for health issues predominantly found in women.

Louie's Law: Illinois legislation sets new standard for drug education in schools

For years, the primary approach to teaching kids about drugs was to "just say no." Now, a new Illinois law signed this summer is expanding that method.

South Side cheer team inspires success on and off the stage

A South Side cheer team finished a big competition with more than a national title. It's a program that's proving in order to win, you need a strong base.

South Side cheer team inspires success on and off the stage
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A South Side cheer team finished a big competition with more than a national title. It's a program that's proving in order to win, you need a strong base.

Minimum middle class income in Illinois • Body of Chicago trainer found • Suburban woman wins big

A new study by Consumer Affairs has figured out the minimum annual income required for a family of four to be considered middle class in each state; a body that was found on the rocks of Promontory Point has been identified as a Chicago trainer who went missing after jumping off a boat in Lake Michigan and a Chicago area woman won $400,000 on a scratch-off ticket this week.