What women can do right now to lower cancer risk
Dr. Dario Roque from Northwestern Medicine explains how routine screenings, vaccines and everyday choices can help prevent certain cancers and improve women’s long-term health.
Dr. Dario Roque from Northwestern Medicine explains how routine screenings, vaccines and everyday choices can help prevent certain cancers and improve women’s long-term health.
Chicago poet hopes to change the opera world
Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, Avery R. Young, debuts Sophronia — an operatic score rooted in his great-grandparents’ Great Migration story that blends gospel, blues, funk and soul. He says the work is meant to make opera more accessible and, in 2026, show that “something new happened” in the art form.
Chicago’s first Poet Laureate, Avery R. Young, debuts Sophronia — an operatic score rooted in his great-grandparents’ Great Migration story that blends gospel, blues, funk and soul. He says the work is meant to make opera more accessible and, in 2026, show that “something new happened” in the art form.
Chicago dad welcomes son after rare testicular cancer
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
A cancer diagnosis at 38 left Kevin Hull with tough choices, including whether he could have more children. Here’s how science helped his family grow.
How a Chicago company is helping schools fight teen vaping | ChicagoNOW
Teen vaping remains widespread, with more than 1.6 million U.S. middle and high school students using e-cigarettes, according to the CDC. Chicago-based IT firm Tusker has installed vape detectors in more than 500 schools nationwide. Todd Zafirovski joins us to explain how the technology works.
Teen vaping remains widespread, with more than 1.6 million U.S. middle and high school students using e-cigarettes, according to the CDC. Chicago-based IT firm Tusker has installed vape detectors in more than 500 schools nationwide. Todd Zafirovski joins us to explain how the technology works.
Winners announced in Chicago snowplow naming contest
Chicago officials on Monday announced the six winning names in the city’s fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest.
Chicago officials on Monday announced the six winning names in the city’s fourth annual “You Name a Snowplow” contest.
From setback to success: Chicago native Robert Covington tells his story in new documentary
Chicago-born NBA veteran Robert Covington joins us to discuss his new documentary, “Allergic to Failure,” detailing how injury, going undrafted and his HBCU experience shaped his journey and purpose beyond basketball.
Chicago-born NBA veteran Robert Covington joins us to discuss his new documentary, “Allergic to Failure,” detailing how injury, going undrafted and his HBCU experience shaped his journey and purpose beyond basketball.
Chicago police: Teen accidentally shot by someone he knew, charges pending
Chicago police say charges are pending after a teen was accidentally shot by someone he knew on Sunday.
Chicago police say charges are pending after a teen was accidentally shot by someone he knew on Sunday.
CTA crime: Duo with rap sheets charged in robbery of 16-year-old rider
Two men were charged with robbing a 16-year-old who was riding a CTA Red Line train last week on Chicago's South Side.
Two men were charged with robbing a 16-year-old who was riding a CTA Red Line train last week on Chicago's South Side.
Chicago woman arrested minutes after man shot during argument
Chicago police say what started as an argument erupted into gunfire and a felony charge against Eboni Evans.
Chicago police say what started as an argument erupted into gunfire and a felony charge against Eboni Evans.
Uber Eats driver dies after being found unresponsive on Chicago street
A death investigation has been launched after an Uber Eats driver was found unresponsive Monday on a West Side street.
A death investigation has been launched after an Uber Eats driver was found unresponsive Monday on a West Side street.
Cook County house fire leaves 2 women dead
Two women were killed after a fire broke out at a home Monday morning in suburban Northlake.
Two women were killed after a fire broke out at a home Monday morning in suburban Northlake.
Cook County house fire leaves 2 women dead
Two women were killed in an early-morning house fire in suburban Northlake.
Two women were killed in an early-morning house fire in suburban Northlake.
Chicago weather: Flurries today, lake-effect snow advisory in NW Indiana
Cold conditions and lake-effect snow give way to a milder, windier stretch this week, with highs climbing toward 50 by Friday.
Cold conditions and lake-effect snow give way to a milder, windier stretch this week, with highs climbing toward 50 by Friday.
Fundraiser helps replace bulletproof vests for Chicago Police
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, alongside Alderman Matt O’Shea’s annual fundraiser, has helped raise millions of dollars over the years to replace aging bullet-proof vests for Chicago police officers at no cost to them.
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, alongside Alderman Matt O’Shea’s annual fundraiser, has helped raise millions of dollars over the years to replace aging bullet-proof vests for Chicago police officers at no cost to them.
Vigil held for missing Gary teen as search continues 18 months later
Loved ones held a vigil in Gary, Ind. as search efforts continue for Ja’Niya McMichael, who has been missing since August 2024, urging the public to come forward with information as authorities suspect foul play.
Loved ones held a vigil in Gary, Ind. as search efforts continue for Ja’Niya McMichael, who has been missing since August 2024, urging the public to come forward with information as authorities suspect foul play.
Leaders crafting post-Bears plan for Soldier Field
Wherever the Bears end up - there's a consensus from city and state leaders that they will eventually be departing Soldier Field. Fox 32 Chicago has learned that city and state leaders have been crafting a post-Bears plan for the stadium - and talks have been heating up in recent weeks. Political reporter Paris Schutz joins us live outside of Soldier Field with the exclusive details.
Wherever the Bears end up - there's a consensus from city and state leaders that they will eventually be departing Soldier Field. Fox 32 Chicago has learned that city and state leaders have been crafting a post-Bears plan for the stadium - and talks have been heating up in recent weeks. Political reporter Paris Schutz joins us live outside of Soldier Field with the exclusive details.
One injured, one in custody after accidental shooting in Morgan Park: police
A 15-year-old was injured in an accidental shooting in Morgan Park on Sunday, according to police.
A 15-year-old was injured in an accidental shooting in Morgan Park on Sunday, according to police.
Chicago weather: Lake effect snow will impact parts of Chicagoland through Monday
After a 12-day stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures, it was a cold and blustery weekend with below average temperatures in the 20s to near 30 degrees.
After a 12-day stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures, it was a cold and blustery weekend with below average temperatures in the 20s to near 30 degrees.
Exclusive: Chicago Park District pitches $630 million plan for a post-Bears Soldier Field
As the Bears explore relocating, the Chicago Park District is proposing a plan to transform Soldier Field into a concert-focused venue.
As the Bears explore relocating, the Chicago Park District is proposing a plan to transform Soldier Field into a concert-focused venue.
Woman charged in Near North Side shooting: police
A woman has been charged after a shooting in the Near North Side, according to Chicago Police.
A woman has been charged after a shooting in the Near North Side, according to Chicago Police.