Parents turn to 'smart firewalls' to monitor children's online activity
Watching over kids' online activity can be difficult, especially with so many devices. But more parents are turning to so-called "smart firewalls" to protect themselves and their kids.
Meta outage: Facebook, Instagram back online after disruption
Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram were down for a few hours Tuesday morning after a technical issue. Many users across the country reported login issues during the widespread outage.
Black Women in Chicago Facebook group offers community, comfort to women across the city
A Facebook group is helping hundreds of Black women across the city form lifelong connections and friendships. Black Women in Chicago gives members a chance to get together for exciting events and meet-ups and there is still room for you.
Son of Marlen Ochoa-Lopéz holds giveaway for local mothers in need
It's a safe place for mothers to go where they can get free baby items, but it was born out of tragedy.
Facebook's new 'chirping' sound was a mistake; here's how to turn it off
Want to stop the Facebook “chirping" sound as you scroll through your feed? Here’s how.
Parents of Chicago teen cyber-bullied to death speak out after Senate hearing
Rose and Rob Bronstein traveled from Chicago to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to represent their 15-year-old son, Nate. They sat next to hundreds of others who have lost loved ones and blame the involvement of social media.
Parents of Chicago teen cyber-bullied to death speak out after Senate hearing
The Senate crowd was filled with parents, including two�Chicago�parents, of bullied victims.
Videos: Zuckerberg grilled, stands and apologizes during child safety hearing before Senate
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Chicago police warn of Facebook Marketplace robberies in South Side neighborhoods
Chicago police have issued a community warning about a series of robberies conducted by people offering motorcycles for sale on Facebook marketplace in West Englewood, Chicago Lawn and Gage Park, police said.
Lawsuit against 27 women over negative Facebook comments dismissed
The lawsuit filed by Nikko D'Ambrosio against 27 women over negative comments in a Facebook group has been dismissed by a judge.
Lawsuit against 27 women over negative Facebook comments dismissed
The lawsuit filed by Nikko D'Ambrosio against 27 women over negative comments in a Facebook group has been dismissed by a judge.
Chicago man who sued 27 women over negative Facebook reviews charged with tax fraud
The tables have turned on a Chicago man who recently sued dozens of women over negative reviews on Facebook.
Chicago man who sued 27 women over negative Facebook reviews charged with tax fraud
The tables have turned on a Chicago man who recently sued dozens of women over negative reviews on Facebook.
Chicago man files landmark lawsuit against women and Facebook, testing Illinois' new anti-doxxing statute
The Chicago lawsuit names Facebook, Meta, and nearly 30 women that Nikko D'Ambrosio claims posted false and defamatory comments about him in an invite-only Facebook group called, "Are We Dating the Same Guy".
Chicago man's attorney speaks out after filing lawsuit against nearly 30 women
A Chicago man is suing over two dozen women that he says posted false comments about him.
Chicago man sues women over negative reviews calling him 'clingy,' a ghoster
A Chicago man is suing dozens of women for $75,000 after they wrote negative reviews on a Facebook page describing him as "clingy" claiming his reputation has been harmed.
Chicago man has no case against women in 'Are we dating the same guy' group: legal expert
A Chicago man filed $75 million lawsuit against several woman who posted about him in a Facebook group for women. Attorney Karen Conti explains why he doesn't have much of a case.
Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.