Inside look: Take a ride on the Lake County Sheriff's new patrol boat
The Lake County Sheriff's Marine Unit is patrolling the waters of Lake Michigan again after a six-year hiatus.
Gotta See It for the Week of July 12
Our best Chicago stories of the week.
Schaumburg Fire Department helps make young girl's wish come true
The Schaumburg Fire Department worked overtime Friday to make sure the wish of a young girl came true.
Tips to safeguard your home and wallet from roofing scams after storms
Severe weather can take a toll on your home in more ways than one. One of the most common is damage to your roof. In a Fox 32 special money saver report, Dawn Hasbrouck shares details on how to spot it and avoid some scams.
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. They are donating a portion of their sales to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. In a Fox 32 special report, Sylvia Perez shares where you can dine and give back at the same time.
Family pleads for answers after Chicago pastor goes missing
Rev. Warren Beard, a husband and father, visited friends last Tuesday in Joliet. He was last seen in the 400 block of Broadway around 9 p.m. An hour later, a license plate reader registered his SUV traveling through Jefferson and Larkin in Joliet.
NASCAR Street Race returns to Chicago with more swag than ever
The 2nd annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race will kick off this weekend with fanfare, fun and a bevy of Chicago-related merch.
Eddie Murphy reflects on start of his career, new film 'Beverly Hills Cop Axel F"
FOX 32's Good Day Chicago starts your morning off with the latest breaking news from across the area.
Could climate change be contributing to the frequency of large hail?
Last year was one for the record books for the Chicago area when it came to tornadoes and severe weather reports. In a FOX 32 Special Report, Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls examines how 2024 is stacking up.
Cook County sheriff seeks public's help in solving Martin Urbina cold case murder
This summer marks four years since Martin Urbina was brutally stabbed to death in broad daylight just steps from a playground in a Cook County forest preserve. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in solving the case.
Dangerous animal tranquilizer detected in Chicago street drugs, prompting statewide health warnings
The medical community in Chicago and across the state are on alert for yet another dangerous contaminant that's being added to the street drug supply.
Cicadas return to the Chicago area after 17 years
Every 17 years, millions of cicadas emerge from the ground, creating a symphony of buzzing that heralds one of nature's most remarkable cycles.
Local teen takes the lead at Western Springs Kids Camp
Jack Fielding, a high schooler at Lyons Township High School in Western Springs, runs a camp to help kids learn valuable skills.
Suburban woman said movements were tracked for 5 days with AirTag
A disturbing discovery in suburban Chicago after a woman got an unexpected notification.
Anthony's dad, Phil Ponce, takes us behind-the-scenes of his personal 'field of dreams'
Phil Ponce will join Good Day Chicago this summer to dish out life lessons, talk about his adventures in retirement and provide his unique perspective on happenings in Chicago.
Cooking with Fire: Diablo Sandwich with the Lombard Fire Department
This morning we're Cooking with Fire at the Lombard Fire Department making firefighter Bob Hopper's Diablo Sandwich.
Hippos steal the show at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke takes a trip to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about hippos and, of course, bananas.
Suburban twin sisters shake up the wrestling world
Two sisters from Wilmington are taking the wrestling world by storm.
Chicago nonprofit aims to restore South Side basketball courts shuttered by violence
Many park district courts have been left with no rims or nets for kids to play with. However, a local nonprofit aims to change that.
PAWS Chicago spotlights 'Rizzoli' and 'Sunny' for annual Giving Day
PAWS Chicago celebrated its 3rd annual Giving Day on Thursday. The summer fundraiser is critical because the warmer weather brings in not only puppies and kittens who need homes, but also at-risk, injured and sick homeless pets.