# FOX 32 Chicago: News & Alerts — Breaking News + Live Video

> Local and national news, weather, and sports with breaking alerts and live video. (iPhone/iPad app by Fox Television Stations, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-32-chicago-news-and-alerts/id377749075 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fox Television Stations, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/493299363)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.01/5 from 718 App Store ratings · 94 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 109 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2010-06-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-32-chicago-news-and-alerts/id377749075/reviews.md

## What is FOX 32 Chicago?

News doesn't wait, why should you? Take FOX 32 Chicago everywhere you go! Our app connects you with local and national top stories - complete with breaking news alerts, live video, and real-time weather forecasts.

We cover topics that matter most to you including local & national headlines, politics, crime, entertainment, faith, traffic, food, education, and much more.

NEWS & VIDEO
- Breaking news delivered as fast as it’s breaking
- Livestream Good Day Chicago as well as FOX 32 News at Noon, 5PM & 9PM daily
- Streamlined content display for stories that matter to you

WEATHER
- Hourly conditions and 7-day forecasts
- Interactive radar 24/7
- Video updates from your FOX 32 team of meteorologists

SPORTS
- In depth coverage on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, & White Sox from the FOX 32 Sports team and your Home of the Bears


Connect with FOX 32 Chicago:
• facebook.com/fox32chicago
• instagram.com/fox32news
• twitter.com/fox32news


Our News App provides you the option to enable specific geolocation tracking for precise location-based advertisements (review our Privacy Policy for more information on our use and sharing of location information).

We may work with mobile advertising companies and other similar entities that help deliver advertisements tailored to your interests. For more information about such advertising practices, and to opt-out in mobile apps, see http://www.fox32chicago/ad-choices. You may also download the App Choices app at www.aboutads.info/appchoices.

## Key features

- Breaking news alerts
- Live video streaming
- Real-time weather forecasts
- Interactive radar
- In-depth sports coverage
- Local and national headlines

## What do users think of FOX 32 Chicago?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Useful news coverage
- 🚀 Timely updates
- 📺 Good for local news
- 🔍 Informative content

**Cons**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repeated stories
- 🔗 Broken links/navigation
- 🔧 Buggy/unstable app
- 🙈 Biased/one-sided reporting

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Instapoll feature not working
- Live streaming issues
- Notification links not working
- 404 errors on some pages

**Most requested features**

- Apple Watch/TV app support
- Improved search and filtering
- Ability to disable notifications
- More local content focus

## Recent user reviews (10 of 94)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fox-32-chicago-news-and-alerts/id377749075/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Advertisement

*2025-01-28, version 5.52.0*

The advertisements keep slowing down the app. Drives me crazy.

### 2/5 — Review

*2024-11-29, version 5.52.0*

Way to much about one Religion, The Roman Catholic Church. You give them an undue platform.

### 3/5 — Dew Point missing on Fox32 Chicago weather app

*2024-06-07, version 5.52.0*

In the recent weather app update the dew point is missing, now it shows the humidity percentage. I hope they put the dew point back on.

### 1/5 — Local News issues

*2024-05-28, version 5.52.0*

Why does local news section always shows the same story multiple times?  Sometimes consecutively.

### 1/5 — Tracking

*2024-05-16, version 5.52.0*

Just got FORCED to allow tracking. Either allow or can’t continue. Says you can change in settings anytime. Suuuuuure you can. If you can ever find it. 
No thanks fox app.

### 1/5 — Do not send me sports news

*2024-05-16, version 5.52.0*

I do not appreciate wasting my time sending me sports information that I don’t care about. It is not important for notifications

### 5/5 — NEWS TODAY!!!

*2024-05-07, version 5.52.0*

Majority of the time!when you use’s to WANT to look at the news, but now days,it is so depressing,the world is in a turmoil,all you hear is killing,fighting,OH tRUMP,it seems,in the news that’s all THEY talk about is that man tRUMP,wait until he take over the White House as your president.that’s all I’m going to say about tRUMP.if you want to hear more.“TUEN ON YOUR TV. just saying LH

### 1/5 — Old news

*2024-04-20, version 5.52.0*

Your app fails to be up to date. There is still old news on the app that is not taken off and not relevant

### 3/5 — It works

*2023-06-18, version 5.45.0*

Can’t turn off notifications

### 3/5 — Wish Fox 32 had smart tv app

*2023-05-04, version 5.44.0*

This app is necessary to watch Fox 32

## Frequently asked questions about FOX 32 Chicago

### What kind of news does the app provide?

The app provides local and national news, covering topics such as headlines, politics, crime, entertainment, faith, traffic, food, and education. It also features breaking news alerts to keep you updated as events unfold.

### Can I watch live video through the app?

Yes, you can stream live video content directly through the app. This includes livestreams of 'Good Day Chicago' and the 'FOX 32 News' broadcasts at noon, 5 PM, and 9 PM daily.

### What are the weather features?

The app offers detailed weather information, including hourly conditions and 7-day forecasts. It also features an interactive radar available 24/7 and video updates from the FOX 32 meteorologists.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use. It is supported by advertisements, and users may have options to opt-out of tailored advertising based on their interests.

### What sports teams are covered?

The app provides in-depth coverage of Chicago sports teams, including the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs, and White Sox, from the FOX 32 Sports team.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.52.0 — 2024-03-25

Bug fixes and performance enhancements

### 5.51.0 — 2024-01-18

Election coverage enhancements.

### 5.50.0 — 2023-12-01

Bugfixes and performance enhancements.

### 5.49.0 — 2023-10-11

Twitter embeds now display without issue.

### 5.48.0 — 2023-09-08

Added a radar map to the Weather Tab and fixed an issue occasionally preventing the Watch Tab from loading videos.

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