Joanie Lum

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Joanie Lum

CHICAGO - A former Chicago police officer is expected to enter a guilty plea on Tuesday after being charged with murdering her husband, who was also a police officer, more than three years ago. The backstory: On Nov. 21, 2021, Jacqueline Villaseñor was arguing with her husband, German Villaseñor, in their Northwest Side home. She allegedly took out a gun and threatened to shoot herself, which led to a struggle when her husband tried to wrestle the gun away.

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Joanie Lum

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - A grateful public lined up early for the 106th Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade on Monday. This year, a historian found nine more names to add to the list of veterans from the area who gave their lives in service to this country. ‘A sacred holiday’ Local perspective: More than 160 years later, the nine Civil War era veterans' names were spoken and their sacrifice remembered. A total 68 fallen heroes from Arlington Heights were recognized.

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Joanie Lum

Asian businesswoman invests in Chicago with latest filmmaking technology The newest movie technology could make Chicago the leader in the film and production industry. An Asian businesswoman is banking on Chicago to become the next Hollywood. CHICAGO - The newest movie technology could make Chicago the leader in the film and production industry. An Asian businesswoman is banking on Chicago to become the next Hollywood.

1 week ago | asianamericans.einnews.com | Joanie Lum

CHICAGO - The newest movie technology could make Chicago the leader in the film and production industry. ‘I love movies’ You can see a scene from a seaside harbor atop a rocky cliff, or an ancient village, or an icy planet. They’re all in Chicago on screens at CineCity Studios, quickly becoming the place to make movies. Josephine Lee Gothong introduced the virtual production screens to the U.S. market. "I love movies," she said.

2 weeks ago | fox32chicago.com | Joanie Lum

CHICAGO - It’s officially beach season in Chicago — no matter what the temperature outside is. What we know: Chicago’s 22 public beaches are now open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., marking the unofficial start of summer for many residents. While it might not be ideal for swimming just yet, the sand has been cleaned, lifeguards are on duty, and the lakefront is ready for visitors.