Waukegan family brings woman's body home • Scooby's heads to Hall of Fame • Chicago firefighter dies in blaze

A suburban family is grieving the loss of a loved one whose body was temporarily stuck overseas; a Downers Grove restaurant has been inducted into the Hot Dog Hall of Fame; and the city of Chicago is mourning a firefighter who died battling a blaze in Lincoln Park. 

Illinois Beer Run: Craft breweries in the Land of Lincoln become magnet for beer enthusiasts
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Illinois craft breweries are fermenting a new tourism trend, attracting beer enthusiasts from across the globe to savor unique brews and explore the Land of Lincoln's vibrant brewery scene.

Small confectioners grappling with shortage of sugar and its rising costs

You may find yourself opening your wallet a bit wider for sweet treats this holiday season. Costs are on the rise for many businesses thanks to shortages and import restrictions on the U.S. sugar industry. In a FOX 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at the push to sweeten the supply.

Small confectioners grappling with shortage of sugar and its rising costs
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You may find yourself opening your wallet a bit wider for sweet treats this holiday season. Costs are on the rise for many businesses thanks to shortages and import restrictions on the U.S. sugar industry. In a FOX 32 special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at the push to sweeten the supply.

Suburban teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing students in classroom

An Elgin teacher is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two of his students who were under the age of 13. 

Kane County man ejected from truck in Monday morning crash

A 37-year-old Kane County man was critically injured after being ejected from a pick-up truck in a single vehicle crash early Monday.

St. Charles woman faces child porn charges

A suburban woman has been charged with possessing and reproducing child pornography earlier this year.

1 killed in Kane County house fire: police

One person was found dead in a house fire in Kane County Sunday morning and several nearby homes were evacuated.