Chicago area sees 767% increase in Hyundai, Kia thefts; authorities blame TikTok challenge
A car theft challenge going viral on TikTok and other social media apps has led to a 767% increase in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts in the Chicago area since the beginning of July compared to last year, according to authorities.
A car theft challenge going viral on TikTok and other social media apps has led to a 767% increase in Hyundai and Kia vehicle thefts in the Chicago area since the beginning of July compared to last year, according to authorities.
Mother goes viral on TikTok for walking son, 5, through active-shooter drill
“We all have one thing in common, and it’s that we would do anything for our kids,” the Oklahoma mother of two told FOX Television Stations.
“We all have one thing in common, and it’s that we would do anything for our kids,” the Oklahoma mother of two told FOX Television Stations.
Longtime pen pal pays off for Frankfort woman after love story goes viral
Mackenzie Udani talks about her incredible love story that began seven years ago on Omegle and was cemented after a 3,000 mile journey to meet her longtime social media pen pal.
Mackenzie Udani talks about her incredible love story that began seven years ago on Omegle and was cemented after a 3,000 mile journey to meet her longtime social media pen pal.
Tiktok's Duchess of Decorum dishes out her best life advice
Pattie Ehsaei, aka Tiktok's Duchess of Decorum, joins Good Day Chicago to dish out life advice and talk about the importance of being open to constructive criticsim.
Pattie Ehsaei, aka Tiktok's Duchess of Decorum, joins Good Day Chicago to dish out life advice and talk about the importance of being open to constructive criticsim.
The Future X, new group of all TikTok discoveries, to perform at Park West
The Future X is a first-of-its-kind music group created entirely on TikTok. Members auditioned by sharing videos using a hashtag challenge that generated over 300 million views. The group will be performing at Chicago's Park West theater on Aug. 11, and three of the group's members joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
The Future X is a first-of-its-kind music group created entirely on TikTok. Members auditioned by sharing videos using a hashtag challenge that generated over 300 million views. The group will be performing at Chicago's Park West theater on Aug. 11, and three of the group's members joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
TikTok beauty trends raise concerns among medical community
Dr. Adam Elshafei talks about recent TikTok beauty trends and evaluates the safety of viral medical procedures
Dr. Adam Elshafei talks about recent TikTok beauty trends and evaluates the safety of viral medical procedures
What is the 'internal shower drink' tiktok trend and is it safe?
Dr. Neha Pathak from WebMD talks about the potential dangers of the "internal shower drink" Tiktok trend.
Dr. Neha Pathak from WebMD talks about the potential dangers of the "internal shower drink" Tiktok trend.
Tanning beds see resurgence despite danger and risks involved
Dr. Neha Pathak, chief physician editor for WebMD, talks about the dangers of tanning beds and why they can pose more harm than good.
Dr. Neha Pathak, chief physician editor for WebMD, talks about the dangers of tanning beds and why they can pose more harm than good.
The dangers of self-diagnosing mental illnesses based on Tiktok videos
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago Schol of Professional Psychology talks about the pitfalls of teens self-diagnosing mental health disorders based off information from Tiktok videos.
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago Schol of Professional Psychology talks about the pitfalls of teens self-diagnosing mental health disorders based off information from Tiktok videos.
Popular TikTok dog stars in new children's book addressing diabetes
Children's author Vanessa Messenger talks about her dog's TikTok fame and the new children's book educating kids on Type 1 diabeters, "Teddy Talks: A Paws-itive Story About Type 1 Diabetes."
Children's author Vanessa Messenger talks about her dog's TikTok fame and the new children's book educating kids on Type 1 diabeters, "Teddy Talks: A Paws-itive Story About Type 1 Diabetes."
Study finds Tiktok triggers parts of the brain associated with addiction
Julie Jargon from The Wall Street Journal talks about her report on the "Tiktok brain" phenomenon and why kids are losing their attention spans one video at a time.
Julie Jargon from The Wall Street Journal talks about her report on the "Tiktok brain" phenomenon and why kids are losing their attention spans one video at a time.
Chicago's favorite Tiktok historian raising funds to buy a bus for tours
Tiktok historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his efforts to buy a bus to conduct history tours across the South Side.
Tiktok historian Shermann "Dilla" Thomas joins Good Day Chicago to talk about his efforts to buy a bus to conduct history tours across the South Side.
Doctors warn against dangerous 'garlic in nose' Tiktok trend
Dr. Matthew Budoff from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA explains why putting garlic up your nose is not healthy or effective in reducing your sinuses.
Dr. Matthew Budoff from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA explains why putting garlic up your nose is not healthy or effective in reducing your sinuses.
Algonquin dad finds fame on TikTok
A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.
A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.
Mental impact school threats can have on students
Security has increased at schools across the country due to ongoing threats. What type of impact do these threats have on students?
Security has increased at schools across the country due to ongoing threats. What type of impact do these threats have on students?
Chicago area schools on high alert amid TikTok weapon challenge
Reports of "school shootings or bomb threats" began circulating on TikTok earlier this week, allegedly saying events were planned for Friday, Dec. 17.
Reports of "school shootings or bomb threats" began circulating on TikTok earlier this week, allegedly saying events were planned for Friday, Dec. 17.
Millions follow Chicago doctor on TikTok for reliable health information
A Chicago physician decided to educate people during the height of the pandemic using the power of social media.
A Chicago physician decided to educate people during the height of the pandemic using the power of social media.
'Goth Target' takes over TikTok
A Chicago target is getting a lot of attention, but not for what it has on the inside.
A Chicago target is getting a lot of attention, but not for what it has on the inside.
'Crying Karen' TikTok trend showcases troubling stereotype
Dr. Suzanne Degges-White from the NIU College of Education breaks down the phenomena behind the "Crying Karen" TikTok trend.
Dr. Suzanne Degges-White from the NIU College of Education breaks down the phenomena behind the "Crying Karen" TikTok trend.
TikTok star Rod Thill creates videos about millennial anxiety
TikTok star Rod Thill talks about how he made a name for himself on social media by unapologetically quitting his job.
TikTok star Rod Thill talks about how he made a name for himself on social media by unapologetically quitting his job.