Special Reports

Halloween is just three weeks away but thanks to the Christmas creep, many consumers are busy shopping for the holidays now. In a Fox 32 money saver special report, Dawn Hasbrouck takes a look at what to buy now and later.

Jury selection is scheduled for Tuesday in former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s federal corruption case. In a Fox 32 special report, Paris Schutz has a look ahead at the Madigan case.

There's certainly no shortage of history to be discovered around the Chicago area, and much of that history is marked by monuments, markers and signs.

October is here and if you need to get into the fall spirit, we know just the place.

The Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility, a rarely accessible suburban landmark, will be opening its gates to the public this weekend for a special tour. Although Saturday’s tour has already sold out, those unable to attend can still get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of this important site right here on FOX 32 Chicago.

If you are planning on traveling overseas this fall or for the holidays, you know how expensive it can be. In a FOX 32 special Money Saver report, we’ll show you how you can add an extra stop to your trip for next to nothing.

What better way to salute the start of Hispanic Heritage Month than with a cold, tasty beer?

On July 15, the Chicago area saw a perfect storm of its own, but this time on land, with a record-setting number of tornadoes touching down in a single day. In a Fox 32 special report, Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls breaks down exactly what Mother Nature was up to that day.

In the south suburbs, there is an old, historic windmill that has weathered more than a century of storms. This year, it is celebrating its 152nd anniversary, but the windmill needs your help.

FOX 32's Sylvia Perez takes us aboard Chicago's water taxi, where you don't have to worry about traffic or headaches -- and there's beautiful views too!

An organization on Chicago’s West Side is looking to bring farm life to the city. Their goal is to teach young people all about growing their own food, as well as some life skills along the way. In a Fox 32 special report, Kasey Chronis digs in to find out how it works.

It’s a beverage closely tied to the history of Chicago and one you’ll find at most bars across the city and suburbs. Fox 32’s Sylvia Perez takes a look at how it got its start and how it became so connected to our city’s bar culture.