As kratom use surges, Illinois debates how to regulate the product
While some states have imposed bans on the possession, sale, or use of the product, the lines remain blurred in Illinois.
While some states have imposed bans on the possession, sale, or use of the product, the lines remain blurred in Illinois.
Kratom use grows as Illinois lawmakers consider regulation
In recent years, the plant-based substance Kratom has surged in popularity across the U.S. It's raising questions about safety, regulation, and how it should be treated under the law. Kasey Chronis explores what it is, and the growing legal debate.
In recent years, the plant-based substance Kratom has surged in popularity across the U.S. It's raising questions about safety, regulation, and how it should be treated under the law. Kasey Chronis explores what it is, and the growing legal debate.
Two Chicago businesses team up for a recipe of innovation
Two of Chicago’s popular Asian cafés are combining to share food, drink, and the culture of hospitality. It’s a collaboration of different cuisines.
Two of Chicago’s popular Asian cafés are combining to share food, drink, and the culture of hospitality. It’s a collaboration of different cuisines.
Two Chicago businesses team up for a recipe of innovation
Two spots in Chicago teamed up to share food, drinks and a little bit of what makes their hospitality so special for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.
Two spots in Chicago teamed up to share food, drinks and a little bit of what makes their hospitality so special for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. FOX Chicago's Joanie Lum reports.
Meet the 11-year-old Chicago girl changing boxing
An 11-year-old Chicago girl is challenging long-standing stereotypes in boxing and building a name for herself in the ring.
An 11-year-old Chicago girl is challenging long-standing stereotypes in boxing and building a name for herself in the ring.
Experts: Illinois data center boom tied to rising utility bills
A surge in data center construction across Illinois is being linked to rising water and electric bills for residents.
A surge in data center construction across Illinois is being linked to rising water and electric bills for residents.
Illinois data center boom tied to rising utility bills, experts say
A surge in data centers across Illinois is being linked to rising water and electric bills for residents. Here's what you should know.
A surge in data centers across Illinois is being linked to rising water and electric bills for residents. Here's what you should know.
Unlikely forensic tool helped crack Burr Oak Cemetery grave desecration case
A tiny piece of evidence helped solve a shocking cemetery crime in suburban Chicago.
A tiny piece of evidence helped solve a shocking cemetery crime in suburban Chicago.
Moss evidence helped crack Burr Oak Cemetery grave desecration case
A newly published scientific paper is shedding light on how investigators used moss to help solve a grave desecration case at Burr Oak Cemetery that shocked the Chicago area in 2009.
A newly published scientific paper is shedding light on how investigators used moss to help solve a grave desecration case at Burr Oak Cemetery that shocked the Chicago area in 2009.
Crews digging in Streeterville uncover artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins
A construction crew struck paydirt while digging the foundation for a new skyscraper, uncovering artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins.
A construction crew struck paydirt while digging the foundation for a new skyscraper, uncovering artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins.
Crews digging in Streeterville uncover artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins
A construction crew struck paydirt while digging the foundation for a new skyscraper, uncovering artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins.
A construction crew struck paydirt while digging the foundation for a new skyscraper, uncovering artifacts tied to Chicago’s origins.
Meet the female leaders shaping the future of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Three powerful women are a driving force behind the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, and FOX Chicago is spotlighting them for Women's History Month.
Three powerful women are a driving force behind the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, and FOX Chicago is spotlighting them for Women's History Month.
Inside a Chicago data center powering everyday online life
A former telephone book factory in Chicago is now powering the internet. We got a look inside.
A former telephone book factory in Chicago is now powering the internet. We got a look inside.
Inside a Chicago data center powering everyday online life
A former telephone book factory in Chicago is now powering the internet. We got a look inside.
A former telephone book factory in Chicago is now powering the internet. We got a look inside.
Chicago's curling club is so popular it's already sold out
Discover Chicago's very own curling club and why Olympic buzz has made this unique sport so popular that classes are booked out until next season.
Discover Chicago's very own curling club and why Olympic buzz has made this unique sport so popular that classes are booked out until next season.
Chicago wealth summit costs taxpayers more than $220K, records show
How much does Chicago’s annual wealth summit cost taxpayers? A closer look at the numbers.
How much does Chicago’s annual wealth summit cost taxpayers? A closer look at the numbers.
Chicago treasurer defends wealth summit spending as she runs for Congress
How much are taxpayers paying for Chicago's annual wealth summit? Here's a closer look at the numbers.
How much are taxpayers paying for Chicago's annual wealth summit? Here's a closer look at the numbers.
South Side coalition supports quantum campus
Steel is rising once again in South Chicago. The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), a first-of-its-kind campus for quantum scale-up, is starting to take shape at the former South Works site—more than thirty years after US Steel closed its doors.
Steel is rising once again in South Chicago. The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP), a first-of-its-kind campus for quantum scale-up, is starting to take shape at the former South Works site—more than thirty years after US Steel closed its doors.
AI is reshaping how meteorologists forecast the weather
Will AI replace meteorologists? Experts weigh in on the future of forecasting.
Will AI replace meteorologists? Experts weigh in on the future of forecasting.
AI reshapes how meteorologists forecast weather
Will AI replace meteorologists? Experts weigh in on the future of forecasting.
Will AI replace meteorologists? Experts weigh in on the future of forecasting.