Technology, more police helping to reduce Chicago expressway shootings
While violent crime is up in some parts of Chicago, shootings and violent crime are actually down this year on Chicago-area expressways.
Suburban art teacher whose social media posts caused stir among parents fired by school board
A suburban school board has dismissed a newly hired art teacher after the person's social media posts caused controversy among parents.
FOX 32's Week in Review - Aug. 20
There is some controversy brewing in the suburbs over the new hire of an art teacher, two Wisconsin women are accused of stealing nearly $3,000 worth of merchandise from a suburban Chicago Von Maur store, and a Chicago man and suburban man were sentenced two armed robberies where they terrified the victims for hours. These are the top stories from FOX 32's Week in Review.
Week in Review: Suburban art teacher controversy, Von Maur fragrance theft, Terrifying armed robberies
These are the top stories from FOX 32's Week in Review.
Controversy surrounds suburban school's art teacher hire
There is some controversy brewing in the suburbs over the new hire of an art teacher.
Motorcyclist ejected during crash in Joliet
A Lockport man is in critical condition following a crash in Joliet Saturday night.
Deep Tunnel under pressure: Cook County's flood control system faces climate change challenges
Flooding rains over the past few weeks have focused new attention on Cook County's massive deep tunnel system. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko looks at how the system works and sometimes doesn't work as some question whether it will be able to handle more intense storms caused by climate change.
Chicago area restaurants serve up tasty treats for pets
The dog days of summer are here, and that means many local restaurants are aiming to please their loyal, patio customer base, with two legs and four. From the city to the suburbs, some restaurants are taking the doggie bag to the next level.
'Immediate' impact: Teens' summer social media usage soars, raises mental health concerns
If you think your teen spends a lot of time on social media during the school year, chances are they will spend even more time on it over the summer. In a FOX 32 News special report, Elizabeth Matthews looks at some of the new trends and pitfalls facing both parents and teens.
2 found dead inside vehicle in Lockport Walmart parking lot identified
Two people found dead inside a vehicle in the parking lot of a Walmart in Lockport Monday afternoon have been identified by police.
2 found dead inside vehicle in Lockport Walmart parking lot
Two people were found dead in a car in the parking lot of a Walmart in Lockport Monday afternoon.
Will County woman sentenced for drug-induced homicide
A 34-year-old Elwood woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for selling drugs to another woman that resulted in her death in 2016.
Crestwood man accused of killing woman, 14-month old daughter in Lockport looks to have bond reduced
Anthony Maggio's lawyer said DNA from at least four male contributors was found on Ashtin Eaton's t-shirt and DNA from at least two male contributors was recovered from her fingernails.
Driver killed, another seriously injured in Lockport car crash
One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a car crash in Lockport this morning.
Lockport Township High School teacher receives award for being best driver's ed instructor in Illinois
The Illinois "Teacher of the Year Award for Driver Education" has been announced.



















