Sylvia Perez

Chicago

Anchor at WFLD-TV (Chicago, IL)

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Articles

'Bigorexia' is gaining attention as more boys try to bulk up

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Sylvia Perez

You have probably heard of the eating disorder anorexia, but have you heard of bigorexia? It's the reverse of anorexia, and some doctors say it's on the rise, especially among young boys and men. In a Fox 32 special report, Sylvia Perez breaks down what it is, who it affects and more. What Is Bigorexia? Understanding Muscle Dysmorphia What we know: "Bigorexia is a term used to describe a type of muscle dysmorphia or body dysmorphia in which a person feels like they aren’t big enough.
From Lake Michigan to Chicago bars: How one company is transforming cocktail ice

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Sylvia Perez

A Chicago company is redefining what goes in your cocktail glass—one crystal-clear cube at a time. What we know: Quari Ice is making waves in the bar and restaurant scene with high-quality ice that’s as functional as it is beautiful. The company specializes in purified, crystal-clear cubes and spheres that melt slowly, helping preserve the flavor of drinks from the first sip to the last.
How one Chicago company is transforming cocktail ice

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sylvia Perez

The BriefQuari Ice, a Chicago company, creates crystal-clear, slow-melting ice for cocktails. Inspired by a warm margarita moment on Lake Michigan, the idea turned into a booming business. The ice is purified through a Japanese technique and cut using blades forged like samurai swords. CHICAGO - A Chicago company is redefining what goes in your cocktail glass—one crystal-clear cube at a time.
Illinois targets third-party restaurant reservation resellers with new bill

2 weeks ago | fox32chicago.com | Sylvia Perez

CHICAGO - Have you ever waited online for a restaurant reservation to open only to discover they were already taken? Legislators say there is a black market for restaurant reservations, and now they want to pass legislation to stop this. What we know: It's one of the hardest reservations in Chicago to get, and it had one state lawmaker asking why. "Why can I never get a table? I would log on at 9 a.m. when they would release new seats, and I could just never get a reservation," said Rep.
Illinois targets third-party restaurant reservation resellers with new bill

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sylvia Perez

The BriefIllinois lawmakers are working to ban the resale of restaurant reservations without restaurant approval. Rep. Margaret Croke discovered some Chicago spots were being scalped online for hundreds of dollars. The bill passed the House unanimously and could become law by summer. CHICAGO - Have you ever waited online for a restaurant reservation to open only to discover they were already taken?
Chicago cartoonist overcomes cancer and preserves fertility with innovative surgery

3 weeks ago | fox32chicago.com | Sylvia Perez

CHICAGO - At Northwestern, surgeons are able to not only save a Chicago cartoonist's life but her fertility as well. What we know: Iona Woolmington was just 35 years old when she was diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer during the height of the pandemic. Her tumor was in a complicated area, deep within her pelvis, and radiation and chemotherapy were necessary to shrink it before surgery. But those treatments would likely impact her egg quality, damage her ovaries, and trigger early menopause.
Chicago cartoonist overcomes cancer and preserves fertility with innovative surgery

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sylvia Perez

The BriefIona Woolmington, a 35-year-old Chicago cartoonist, was diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer during the pandemic, requiring radiation and chemotherapy. To preserve her fertility, she froze her eggs and underwent a procedure called ovarian transposition, moving her ovaries out of the radiation zone. After cancer removal surgery in 2021, Woolmington is now cancer-free and her ovarian function remains normal.
Shaw's Crab House celebrates 40 years with classic menu revival

4 weeks ago | fox32chicago.com | Sylvia Perez

Iconic Chicago seafood spot marks 40 years with throwback dishes One of Chicago’s most iconic seafood restaurants is hitting a major milestone, and they’re celebrating the best way they know how—by bringing back fan-favorite dishes from the past. CHICAGO - One of Chicago’s most iconic seafood restaurants is hitting a major milestone, and they’re celebrating the best way they know how—by bringing back fan-favorite dishes from the past.
Shaw's Crab House celebrates 40 years with classic menu revival

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sylvia Perez

The BriefShaw’s Crab House is celebrating its 40th anniversary in April. The restaurant is bringing back classic menu items, like Sautéed Frog Legs and Blue Crab Stuffed Shrimp. Over four decades, Shaw’s has served 10 million oysters and welcomed 8 million customers. CHICAGO - One of Chicago’s most iconic seafood restaurants is hitting a major milestone, and they’re celebrating the best way they know how—by bringing back fan-favorite dishes from the past.
Illinois woman finds relief after decades of debilitating pain

1 month ago | fox32chicago.com | Sylvia Perez

CHICAGO - For most of her life, 37-year-old Sage D’Amato lived with excruciating pain, describing it as feeling like she was giving birth every month. Now, thanks to a complex surgery performed by Northwestern Medicine doctors, she is pain-free for the first time in more than two decades. What we know: D’Amato was born with a rare uterine anomaly that affects just 0.03% of the population. By her early teens, she began experiencing intense menstrual pain that left her bedridden.