Urban Growers Collective strives to address inequities in food accessibility
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CEO of Urban Growers Collective Erika Allen and other activist say the term "food apartheid" more accurately describes the social forces at play when talking about food accessibility. UGC strives to address the inequities and structural racism in the food system.

A Man Called Otto: Tom Hanks is tired of being called 'nice'

In the film, Hanks plays a depressed man at the lowest point in his life who is known around the neighborhood as being unfriendly – the exact opposite of Hanks’ famous nice guy persona.

A Man Called Otto: Tom Hanks is tired of being called 'nice'
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In the film, Hanks plays a depressed man at the lowest point in his life who is known around the neighborhood as being unfriendly ? the exact opposite of Hanks? famous nice guy persona.

Fitness Friday: Jumping, clapping, hopping for pint-sized activity enthusiasts
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The Little Gym in Lakeview brings fitness awareness to children of just 4 months and beyond. Parents and teachers say the activities build muscle, help brain function and boost confidence.

Fitness Friday: Rev up your workout with the 2023 No Excuse Bootcamp
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Siddiqu Muhammad, organizer and head trainer at the 2023 No Excuse Bootcamp, previews this year's event and stresses the importance of starting the New Year with an active and engaged mindset.

Nabeela Syed: First Muslim woman elected to Illinois General Assembly at age 23
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A young woman born and raised in Palatine made history during midterm elections. Nabeela Syed was elected as State Representative of the 51st District at age 23. She is one of the youngest people to be elected into the Illinois General Assembly and she is the first Indian-American and Muslim woman to take the seat.

Will Smith talks about starring in first movie since infamous Oscars slap

For the first time, Will Smith is answering questions about slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards and how it might impact his career moving forward.

'I lost my soulmate': Wife of Chicago teacher seeks justice after husband killed in traffic crash

Chicago police gave the other driver, John Lawson, three tickets immediately following the fatal motorcycle-SUV crash for failure to reduce speed, failure to obey a stop signal and no valid driver's license. Since Allan passed away after being taken to the hospital, what's interesting to note is none of the tickets issued on the scene even mention bodily injury.

G Herbo, Dion's Chicago Dream team up to expand food access: 'Nutrition is a right, not a privilege'
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Two South Side artists put their heads together to uplift their community. Dion's Chicago Dream and Swervin' Through Stress both aim to help the South Side community by providing fresh food and mental health assistance.

'Sextortion' scams: Gangs targeting teen boys as cases of online blackmail scheme rise drastically

Sextortion is a problem no parent wants to find their child caught up in. Now, law enforcement is seeing a new shift in how sextortion happens. It shows gangs targeting adolescent and teen boys instead of girls.

'Sextortion' scams: Gangs targeting teen boys as cases of online blackmail scheme rise drastically
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Sextortion is a problem no parent wants to find their child caught up in. Now, law enforcement is seeing a new shift in how sextortion happens. It shows gangs targeting adolescent and teen boys instead of girls.

Auto sears bring several challenges to law enforcement

It's small, and it really packs a punch. But not in a good way. An auto sear is about the size of a quarter and can turn a handgun into a machine gun.

Special Report: Auto sears bring several challenges to law enforcement
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It's small, but it really packs a punch. And not in a good way. In Friday's special report, FOX 32 looks at the challenges auto sears are bringing law enforcement.

Chicago urban farm helps students with autism cultivate life skills

In the shadow of the Chicago skyline, something you can't teach is being grown. In a FOX 32 special report, Natalie Bomke highlights a program which is cultivating life skills for students with disabilities.