Bruce Wesley: Owner of Wesley's Shoes in Hyde Park
It is the second 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 shoe store on Chicago's South Side since 1970 -- the oldest ongoing shoe store in the United States.
Robert J. Jones: First African-American chancellor at University of Illinois
It is the first day of Black History Month and FOX 32 is celebrating those who have broken barriers. In this special report, see how one man made history at the University of Illinois.
First look inside Chicago's new landmark skyscraper 'Vista Tower'
It is soaring over Chicago, ready to change both the city's skyline and the world of architecture.
New DuPage County police task force prepares for mass shootings
In a FOX 32 special report, we take a look at a new crime fighting team in action.
Indiana man with Down syndrome overcomes obstacles, creates doormat business
An Indiana man with special needs is proving there are no obstacles in life.
Sheriff using drug deactivation pouches to fight opioid crisis
There's a new way to dispose of powerful drugs in just seconds, specifically those left-over prescriptions that might be sitting in your medicine cabinet. They can start an addiction.
Chicago detectives utilizing social media to obtain new leads on cold cases
Chicago detectives are using Facebook to generate new leads and attract new attention to cold cases, and according to one detective, it's working.
Tracing the ways that illegal guns make it to Chicago's streets
All guns used in Chicago crimes start out as legal, but somewhere along the line, they end up in the hands of criminals.
Exclusive look inside Robbins drug bust where crime numbers are down
A south suburban police department allowed our cameras to ride along with them, exclusively, as they took to the streets over the weekend, taking aggressive action to curb gun violence.
New rodent control teams added to fight Chicago's rat population
A new tactic is being used in Chicago's ongoing battle against the unwanted rat population.
Lake County, Indiana sheriff's department featured on new FOX show 'First Responders Live'
The Lake County, Indiana sheriff's department is featured on the new FOX show “First Responders Live.”
Police: Confessed Chicago killer out free on bond in Poland
An exciting night in Chicago turned deadly on the Northwest Side.
Ricky Byrdsong's death at hands of white supremacist still prevalent 20 years later
Two weeks from now, it will be 20 years since a white supremacist killed popular former Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong, bringing nationwide attention to hate crimes in the Heartland.
Special Report: How a local dealership helped catch an accused con man
A nationwide manhunt ended in Naperville thanks to quick thinking folks at a car dealership.
'Adulting 101': Local library teaches teens how to be adults
Growing up is hard to do.
Local WWII Navy veteran recalls fighting in France and Japan
Seventy-five years ago Thursday, 160,000 Allied troops invaded the shores of France to fight Nazi Germany. Midwestern native John Ullinskey was there. He was also at the last major battle of World War II, off the island of Okinawa.
Chicago police attend high school graduation for fallen officer's son
Officer Ben Perez paid the ultimate sacrifice, dying in the line of duty as a Chicago police officer back in 2002.
Chicago hospital using martial arts to treat Parkinson's disease
We all know karate is a martial arts discipline that is also a great form of exercise. But what about using it as a treatment for a debilitating disease?
'Flip, Float and Follow': What to do if you may be about to drown
The Centers for Disease Control calls drowning one of the leading causes of accidental death in the nation. It happens in a moment of panic and not everyone survives to discuss it.
Home purchase made by Lyons Mayor Chris Getty raises questions in southwest suburbs
Finding the right house can be a challenge. But one southwest suburban mayor didn't have to look far to find his home sweet home.