Buying a gift card? Watch out for gift card scams that leave you and your recipient empty-handed
One scam targets cards that have not been purchased yet. Scammers go to the gift card rack and scratch off and photograph the PIN. Then they keep calling the 800 number associated with the card, checking until someone has purchased the card and put money on it. They quickly drain the card before the recipient can use it.
'Second City Greens': Lockport business provides community with healthy options
There is something unique going on in the heart of downtown Lockport.
Used car values soar due to chip shortage, how to cash in on your clunker
A microchip shortage that is slowing down new car production is also turning up the heat in the used car market. Auto experts say you can get a good deal if you want to sell or trade in your used car.
Exclusive: Three Chicago officers open up about policing in the city
Three Chicago police officers who are African American and have been on the job for more than 20 years spoke from the heart about a job that is under fire. They also answered a question that you have probably asked yourself.
Exclusive: 3 Chicago cops open up about policing in the city
Three Chicago police officers who are African American and have been cops for more than 20 years spoke from the heart about a job that is under fire. They also answered a question that you have probably asked yourself.
Thousands of unemployed Illinois residents waiting on call back from IDES
Tens of thousands of unemployed Illinois residents are waiting on a call back from IDES, the agency in charge of unemployment benefits
Building industry calls out timber industry as lumber prices continue to spike
The price of lumber in America has more than doubled over the last year and it's causing many people to be priced out of buying new homes.
Because of COVID, here's what to expect the next time you book a Chicago hotel
In a FOX 32 special report, we check in with some downtown hotels to see what you can expect the next time you book a room after a year in a pandemic.
Special Report: Challenges with finding mental health help amid pandemic
"With her being a teenager and all the turbulence that brings, you know, you throw COVID on top of that, and I can’t even imagine having to go through that alone," said one suburban mother.
Special Report: Counterfeit pills fueling Cook County deaths
Opioids are one of the leading causes of death in Cook County.
Illinois among the top states for catalytic converter thefts
In a FOX 32 special report, we break down the crime, the high cost and what you can do to stop it from happening to you.
Illinois among the top states for catalytic converter thefts
In a FOX 32 special report, we break down the crime, the high cost and what you can do to stop it from happening to you.
'3 Cops Talk': Podcast aims to unite police and civilians
On their podcast, “3 Cops Talk,” officers Chris Sherwin, Shaun Ferguson and Scott Thorsen talk about everything from police brutality to racial tension, to domestic violence to traffic stops.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike tell-all: A look back one year after pandemic hit
It was December of 2019 when the world first learned of a mysterious illness spreading through Wuhan, China. The first case confirmed in the US was on January 20, 2020. Just a few days later, the virus was confirmed in Chicago.
Special Report: How to track your stolen vehicle amid carjacking crisis
In a FOX 32 special report, we take a look at what you can do to keep your wheels where they belong.
Black History Month: Blanton Canady, owned several McDonald's in Chicago area
This Black History Month, we celebrate a man who really loves McDonald’s. He opened his first location at 25th and King Drive in 1981.
Black History Month: Blanton Canady, owned several McDonald's in Chicago area
This Black History Month, we celebrate a man who really loves McDonald’s.
Honoring Black History Month: Major General William Walker
It is the fourth week of Black History Month and FOX 32 is celebrating those who have broken barriers. In this special report, learn about one man who went from being an altar boy at St. Sabina Church to a decorated military veteran who helped protect the inauguration.
Buritt "Mr. B" Bulloch: Owner of 'Old Fashioned Donuts' in Roseland
It is the third week of Black History Month and FOX 32 is celebrating those who have broken barriers. In this special report, learn about one man who has owned a donut shop on Chicago's South Side since 1972.
BBB issues warning after repair shop loses Aurora woman's engagement ring
A west suburban woman who took her engagement ring to a local jewelry store for a simple repair last month almost never got it back. Now, she's sharing her story to warn others.