Sydney Towle, TikTok creator who documented cancer journey, dies at 26
TikTok creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer.
TikTok creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer.
Influencer Cesar Gastelum shot and killed during livestream
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream at a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream at a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.
TikTok influencer who accused estranged husband of pedophilia found dead in possible murder-suicide
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide.
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide.
@HusbandTikTok talks about his rise to fame
Have you heard of @HusbandTikTok? Steve Schenberg joins Good Day Chicago to share how his videos about marriage and fatherhood helped him build a large following on TikTok.
Have you heard of @HusbandTikTok? Steve Schenberg joins Good Day Chicago to share how his videos about marriage and fatherhood helped him build a large following on TikTok.
Florida lawyer, influencer daughter arrested in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.
A popular TikTok influencer has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her father and boyfriend to hire someone to kill her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, singer Jack Avery.
‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
Viral videos show Chicago delivery robots after shattering glass at CTA bus shelters
Viral videos show two separate Chicago delivery robots after making a mess at CTA bus stops over the last three days.
Viral videos show two separate Chicago delivery robots after making a mess at CTA bus stops over the last three days.
Chicago delivery robot after shattering glass at CTA bus shelter: VIDEO
A viral video shows a Chicago delivery robot apparently struggling after making a mess at a CTA bus stop on Sunday.
A viral video shows a Chicago delivery robot apparently struggling after making a mess at a CTA bus stop on Sunday.
Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
Mark Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to take the stand in a California courtroom as a jury considers claims that platforms like Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict young users, while fellow defendants YouTube and others face mounting scrutiny after TikTok and Snap Inc. reached settlements.
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to take the stand in a California courtroom as a jury considers claims that platforms like Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict young users, while fellow defendants YouTube and others face mounting scrutiny after TikTok and Snap Inc. reached settlements.
Air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, recalled over fire, burn risks
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the new recall covers Aroeve brand air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, and Shopify between 2024 and 2025.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the new recall covers Aroeve brand air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, and Shopify between 2024 and 2025.
TikTok: What you’re really sharing and how to protect your privacy
As lawsuits and investigations put TikTok and other social platforms in the spotlight, a data privacy expert explains how much personal information is actually being collected—and what users can do to limit their digital footprint without fully disconnecting.
As lawsuits and investigations put TikTok and other social platforms in the spotlight, a data privacy expert explains how much personal information is actually being collected—and what users can do to limit their digital footprint without fully disconnecting.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
Is TikTok down? What we know
Thousands of TikTok users were reporting problems with the app Sunday morning.
Thousands of TikTok users were reporting problems with the app Sunday morning.
TikTok strikes deal to create US entity
TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.
TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.
Chicago-area doctors warn TikTok challenge is sending teens to the hospital
Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands. Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok.
Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands. Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok.
Chicago-area doctors warn TikTok challenge is sending teens to the hospital
Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands. Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok.
Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands. Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok.
TikTok video tests handwashing vs dishwasher | ChicagoNOW
A new viral TikTok video from user @howdirtyis tests which method actually gets dishes clean, handwashing or the dishwasher. Hosts Anthony Ponce and Gabby Premus react to the results.
A new viral TikTok video from user @howdirtyis tests which method actually gets dishes clean, handwashing or the dishwasher. Hosts Anthony Ponce and Gabby Premus react to the results.
TikTok creator charged in deadly pedestrian crash in Zion: police
TikTok creator was arrested and charged after a deadly crash in November, according to Zion Police.
TikTok creator was arrested and charged after a deadly crash in November, according to Zion Police.
TikTok signs deal to form new U.S. unit
TikTok is staying in the U.S. with a new multi-billion dollar deal. Darren Botelho breaks down the details.
TikTok is staying in the U.S. with a new multi-billion dollar deal. Darren Botelho breaks down the details.