Highland Park mayor urges federal action on assault weapons after parade mass shooting
Highland Park is now less than a month away from marking one year since the July Fourth parade mass shooting that left seven dead and injured dozens of others. In part two of his special report, Anthony Ponce sits down with Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering.
Former flight attendant turned best-selling author releases 2nd book
T.J. Newman worked for Virgin Atlantic for 10 years before penning her first novel "Falling." Now she's releasing her second book "Drowning" and looking forward to two movie deals.
Rambler Brotherhood Project looks to boost graduation rates among men of color
The graduation rate for Black, Latino and Native American men is far below what it is for other demographic groups. Loyola University is working to increase the numbers through an initiative called the Rambler Brotherhood Project.
Highland Park prepares for one-year remembrance of parade shooting tragedy
The city of Highland Park is now less than a month away from marking one-year since the parade shooting that took the lives of seven, and left dozens of others injured.
Highland Park prepares for one-year remembrance of parade shooting tragedy
The city of Highland Park is now less than a month away from marking one-year since the parade shooting that took the lives of seven, and left dozens of others injured.
William Shatner hosts 'Stars on Mars': FOX reality series pushes stars to their limits in space
FOX 32 Entertainment Reporter Jake Hamilton spoke with William Shatner about FOX’s new reality series “Stars on Mars” – and his experience of actually going into space.
'Hysteria 51': Suburbanites explore the unknown in popular podcast
A suburban podcast has been successfully diving into the unknown for nearly a decade, and if the truth is out there, they will not help you find it. Topics range from UFO’s to the paranormal, the unexplained and Bigfoot.
Fitness Friday: Finding freedom with 'Femmes + Themmes Bike Chicago'
Femmes and Themmes Bike Chicago creates a space where people are accepted and celebrated while they cultivate their fitness journey. The group offers what many needed. Over 50 people came out for the first ride.
Money-saving tips for summer family fun: Explore Chicago area libraries, zoos, and discount days
While most kids are excited about the school year ending soon, many parents might not be. That's because summer fun for you and your family can sometimes be hard to find and afford. In a FOX 32 special Money Saver report, we've got some ideas on how to do both.
New LeBron James drama 'Shooting Stars' hits Peacock Friday
“Shooting Stars,” streaming this week on Peacock, tells the true story of LeBron James as a young high school player. The film features an ensemble cast that includes Wood Harris ('Remember the Titans’), who was born and raised in Chicago.
New LeBron James drama 'Shooting Stars' hits Peacock Friday
FOX 32's Jake Hamilton spoke with actor and Chicago native Wood Harris about the upcoming drama. He also posed the difficult question: LeBron James or Michael Jordan?
Dream Scribers: Giving youth and the incarcerated a voice through storytelling
Natalie Bonner started Dream Scribers in 2021. It's a free 12-week, no-cost program which helps those serving time and kids with writing, publishing, and marketing their books.
Young woman donates thousands of books to children coping with cancer
Since 2021, Emily Bhatnagar has donated more than 15,000 books. She hopes to bring her charity to Chicago next.
Dinner and a Movie: Talking 'The Little Mermaid' at Saltwater Coastal Grill
FOX 32's Jake Hamilton and Sylvia Perez sit down at a new restaurant in Rosemont, Saltwater Coastal Grill, to discuss the live action remake of classic Disney movie The Little Mermaid.
Pixar's 'Elemental' in theaters June 16
Actress Wendi McLendon-Covey joins Fox 32's Jake Hamilton to talk about Pixar's new animated comedy "Elemental" coming to theaters next month.
Surge Institute training the next generation of diverse leaders in education
The nationally recognized Surge Institute is looking for the next generation of leaders to mentor and motivate.
Swindled Swifties: Taylor Swift fans share costly lesson after losing over $800 on fake concert tickets
Chicago's star-studded summer concert season is really set to sizzle this year. Among them, Taylor Swift herself takes the stage at Soldier Field next month. If you're scrambling to find tickets to her shows or any others, Fox 32's Jake Hamilton asks the experts for some tips on how not to get scammed.
Taylor Swift fans share costly lesson after losing over $800 on fake concert tickets
Chicago's star-studded summer concert season is really set to sizzle this year. Among them, Taylor Swift herself takes the stage at Soldier Field next month. If you're scrambling to find tickets to her shows or any others, Fox 32's Jake Hamilton asks the experts for some tips on how not to get scammed.
'Seinfeld' to the silver screen: Julia Louis-Dreyfus talks comedy transition in 'You Hurt My Feelings'
Eleven-time Emmy winner Julia Louis Dreyfus knows a thing or two about comedy – and now the iconic actress is returning to the big screen this weekend in the new dramatic comedy “You Hurt My Feelings.”
Julia Louis-Dreyfus on comedy transition in 'You Hurt My Feelings'
Julia Louis-Dreyfus spoke with FOX 32 Entertainment Reporter Jake Hamilton about the new film – and how delivering a joke on the big screen takes a different style of humor than landing on in front of a live studio audience, like she did with “Seinfeld.”