Push for natural gas detectors grows in Illinois a year after Oak Park explosion
A year has passed since a massive explosion in Oak Park leveled an apartment building, claiming the life of one man and displacing 12 residents.
Push for natural gas detectors grows a year after Oak Park explosion
A year has passed since a massive explosion in Oak Park leveled an apartment building, claiming the life of one man and displacing 12 residents.
First national 'French Fry Day' house in Oak Park to celebrate the holiday
You can celebrate National French Fry Day by visiting the McCain National French Fry Day House, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. on July 12th and 13th, at 224 N. Elmwood Ave. in Oak Park, Illinois.
Chicago restaurants partner with Greater Chicago Food Depository to fight child hunger
July is National Make a Difference to Children Month and to help promote it, seven Chicago restaurants are teaming up to make a positive impact.
Oak Park food pantry teams up with Rush doctor to combat heart disease
In a FOX 32 Special Report, Sylvia Perez looks at how a local food pantry and hospital are teaming up to help those who need cardiac care but might not know it.
Suburban food pantry teams up with Chicago doctor to combat heart disease
In a FOX 32 Special Report, Sylvia Perez looks at how a local food pantry and hospital are teaming up to help those who need cardiac care but might not know it.
Happy Apple Pie Shop in Oak Park bakes inclusion into its culture
Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have an intellectual disability. Of that number, just over 19 percent have a job. With that in mind, parents in Oak Park baked up an idea that’s as sweet as pie.
Happy Apple Pie Shop in Oak Park bakes inclusion into its culture
The Happy Apple Pie Shop isn’t just a local gem. They received national recognition for having the best pie in the state of Illinois.
Hundreds of reasons to explore western Cook County
Executive Director of Visit Oak Park, Annie Coakley, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about events happening in western Cook County.
How Kaden Garland wants to leave his mark as an Oak Park senior
Not only is Kaden Garland ranked number one in the state. He's top 20 in the country. Going down to EIU this weekend means he has a target on his back. Here's how he manages that energy.
Visit Oak Park holding cicada photo contest
In the suburbs, Cicadas are beginning their takeover. Since the creepy crawlers are already here, might as well have some fun with it and maybe even make some money.
Celebrate National Apple Pie Day with The Happy Apple Pie Shop
Michelle Mascaro, owner of The Happy Apple Pie Shop, joins Good Day Chicago with some delicious treats to celebrate National Apple Pie Day. The Oak Park business has been around for the past 7 years serving baked goods full of locally sourced produce.
Chicago man sentenced for UPS truck robbery, spate of carjackings
A Chicago man involved in a spree of carjackings and robberies, including a brazen heist of a UPS truck, has learned his fate.
Chicago-area teacher in need of heart transplant
A beloved former art teacher at Oak Park Elementary School and current employee of St. Ignatius College Prep finds himself at the center of a heartfelt plea as he awaits a heart transplant.
Beloved Chicago-area teacher needs a heart transplant
Nathon Rodrigues was diagnosed with heart failure at the age of 44.
School of Rock Oak Park raises money to perform in Portugal
The Show Team at School of Rock Oak Park has been selected to perform at one of the largest music festivals in the world: Rock in Rio Lisboa. The School of Rock Show Team needs the community's help to send all of its members overseas for the opportunity of a lifetime.
Gunshot victim, 28, dies after being dropped off at Chicago-area hospital
A man suffering from several gunshot wounds died after being dropped off at a suburban Chicago hospital.
Investigation underway after man stabbed 3 times in Oak Park
A man was stabbed in Oak Park Monday afternoon.
Bite the Burbs Restaurant Week brings flavor to the west suburbs
Bite the Burbs is officially in full swing with more than two dozen restaurants across Oak Park, Forest park and Riverside are participating this year.
Black Heritage: Preserving the legacy of Dr. Percy L. Julian
He was only the third African-American in the U.S. to hold a PhD in chemistry and developed treatments for glaucoma, reproductive issues and arthritis.