WFLD-TV (Chicago, IL)

WFLD is a Fox-owned television station that broadcasts on virtual channel 32 and UHF digital channel 31 from Chicago, Illinois, USA. This station is a part of the Fox Television Stations group, which is under the umbrella of 21st Century Fox. WFLD operates alongside WPWR-TV, a MyNetworkTV station licensed in Gary, Indiana, creating a television duopoly. Both stations share their studio and office space at Michigan Plaza, situated on North Michigan Avenue in the heart of the Chicago Loop. The transmitter for WFLD is located on the top of the Willis Tower in the Loop area.

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Electric blankets sold at Walmart recalled over burn, fire risk

4 days ago | fox32chicago.com | Daniel Miller

Photo of the recalled MaxKare Electric Blanket. (Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission) An issue was recalled for 8,650 electric blankets sold at Walmart because of overheating risks that may cause burns and fires. What product was recalled? Why you should care: The electric blankets sold under the MaxKare brand were recalled after 34 reported overheating incidents, including three injuries and two confirmed fires, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Chicago weather: Heat warnings extended as 90s continue

4 days ago | fox32chicago.com | Mike Caplan

CHICAGO - For the second day in a row, Chicago has broken a record for warmest overnight low. On Sunday the low temperature was an amazing 80 degrees, which ranks as the warmest low so early in the year, in addition to being a record for June 22. Heat wave lingers in Chicago After back-to-back highs of 94° we are poised to be in that neighborhood once again today. In fact, it might be a degree or two hotter but the net effect will be very similar to the weekend.
Chick-fil-A wins title of highest-rated fast-food restaurant: See the full list

5 days ago | fox32chicago.com | Daniel Miller

FILE-Customers stand in line to order food at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in New York. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images) Consumers have many options when it comes to fast-food restaurants, which offer the convenience of purchasing a quick meal without having to step out of your car.
Chicago weather: Heat wave continues, with possible record breaking temperatures

6 days ago | fox32chicago.com | Mark Strehl

CHICAGO - A large dome of high pressure anchored over the eastern half of the country is bringing sweltering heat and strong winds to the Chicago area, with little relief in sight. Full Forecast: Wind gusts topping 40 mph gave the city a furnace-like feel over the weekend, and while winds are expected to ease slightly overnight, temperatures will remain elevated. Forecast models show little change heading into the workweek, with no significant precipitation expected through at least Monday night.
Chicago weather: Extreme heat with highs in the upper 90s

6 days ago | fox32chicago.com | Mark Strehl

CHICAGO - Today presents an Extreme Heat Warning across the Chicago area, with daytime highs easily reaching the mid-90s and even the upper 90s over the next couple of days. Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast. Extreme heat forecast What to Expect: While any record-breaking heat likely won't come until Sunday, Saturday’s heat will still be quite oppressive. That’s especially when one considers that dew points are in the 70s.
Chicago weather: Extreme heat wave set to arrive this weekend

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Mark Strehl

CHICAGO - A large dome of high pressure is settling over the eastern half of the country, ushering in several days of sunshine, dry skies — and dangerous heat — across the Chicago area. Full Forecast: Temperatures surged into the mid-80s on Friday, with southerly winds pushing that warmth all the way to the lakefront. But forecasters say this is just the beginning of a prolonged stretch of extreme heat.
How much money you need to retire in your state - without Social Security

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Daniel Miller

FILE-In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury in Washington, D.C. (Photo illustration by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The future of Social Security is uncertain amid soaring health care costs and new legislation impacting benefits in the government program.
Actor Richard Dreyfuss looks back at 'Jaws' on 50th anniversary

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Jake Hamilton

Actor Richard Dreyfuss looks back at 'Jaws' on 50th anniversaryWe're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jaws, and nobody is as excited about it as FOX 32's Jake Hamilton, who sat down with actor Richard Dreyfuss.
Chicago weather: Extreme Heat Warning to take effect

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Mike Caplan

CHICAGO - Chicago faces a stretch of dangerous heat this weekend into early next week, with heat index values soaring above 100° and limited chances for relief until Tuesday. Showers and weakening thunderstorms will be rolling into Chicagoland later this morning through the mid-afternoon hours. The expected cloud should hold high temperatures down to the lower 80s. Extreme Heat Warning What we know: Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high in the mid 90s.
Chicago weather: Heat index to reach triple digits over the weekend

1 week ago | fox32chicago.com | Mark Strehl

CHICAGO - A stretch of sweltering summer heat is on the way, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-90s over the weekend and possibly reach 98 degrees by Monday in the Chicago area. Full Forecast: Humidity will make conditions feel even more oppressive, with heat index values likely to soar into the triple digits — potentially as high as 104 to 106 degrees this weekend.