McDonald’s and ‘The Masked Singer’ launch Happy Meal inspired by FOX show
The Happy Meal collaboration will feature plush toys based on fan-favorite characters from “The Masked Singer.”
The Happy Meal collaboration will feature plush toys based on fan-favorite characters from “The Masked Singer.”
TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog for misusing children’s data
The watchdog says TikTok allowed as many as 1.4 million kids in the U.K. under 13 to use the app despite the platform's rules prohibiting children that young from setting up accounts.
The watchdog says TikTok allowed as many as 1.4 million kids in the U.K. under 13 to use the app despite the platform's rules prohibiting children that young from setting up accounts.
Chicago police have 'sufficient resources' ready for potential protests against Trump arraignment
The Chicago Police Department plans to keep “sufficient resources” ready Tuesday as it monitors demonstrations in New York City surrounding former President Donald Trump’s arraignment.
The Chicago Police Department plans to keep “sufficient resources” ready Tuesday as it monitors demonstrations in New York City surrounding former President Donald Trump’s arraignment.
New live-action remake of Disney's Moana 'in the works'
Disney's animated movie, Moana, will be remade into a live-action film.
Disney's animated movie, Moana, will be remade into a live-action film.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
TikTok trend: Unhappy employees using social media to quit their jobs
We are years into the Great Resignation, and employees who are unhappy with their work situation are still opting to leave their jobs in droves. While most employees are still sending official resignation emails, some are using a different method: live quitting over TikTok. Jenn Lim, global workplace expert and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness, weighs in on this trend.
We are years into the Great Resignation, and employees who are unhappy with their work situation are still opting to leave their jobs in droves. While most employees are still sending official resignation emails, some are using a different method: live quitting over TikTok. Jenn Lim, global workplace expert and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness, weighs in on this trend.
CPS teacher accused of stalking Mayor Lori Lightfoot
A Chicago Public Schools teacher is facing stalking charges after repeatedly showing up to Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home in Logan Square and acting in an ?aggressive and hostile manner."
A Chicago Public Schools teacher is facing stalking charges after repeatedly showing up to Mayor Lori Lightfoot's home in Logan Square and acting in an ?aggressive and hostile manner."
Netflix scaling back movie output, cuts jobs in restructuring
Netflix produced more original movies than any other Hollywood company in recent history.
Netflix produced more original movies than any other Hollywood company in recent history.
Chicago police officer charged with sexually abusing minor, bail set at $10K
Charges were filed against a Chicago police officer after he allegedly sexually abused a 17-year-old boy last week.
Charges were filed against a Chicago police officer after he allegedly sexually abused a 17-year-old boy last week.
Tensions flare in fiery debate over City Council power change
Amid charges of vote “buying" and “corruption," the lame-duck Chicago City Council on Thursday voted 34-to-10 and 33-to-11 to ratify a plan that will increase the number of City Council committees from 19 to 28 and change the rules to, among other things, limit direct introductions and reduce committee membership.
Amid charges of vote “buying" and “corruption," the lame-duck Chicago City Council on Thursday voted 34-to-10 and 33-to-11 to ratify a plan that will increase the number of City Council committees from 19 to 28 and change the rules to, among other things, limit direct introductions and reduce committee membership.
Tensions flare during City Council power change debate
Chicago City Council members surged make a power move Thursday just days before a new mayor is elected.
Chicago City Council members surged make a power move Thursday just days before a new mayor is elected.
Top trending Google searches for March
Illinois had the most searches for St. Patrick's Day while the Chicago River was a trending topic across the U.S. Many people asked the question, "How long does the Chicago River stay green?" Google expert Jessica Levis shares what else was trending this month.
Illinois had the most searches for St. Patrick's Day while the Chicago River was a trending topic across the U.S. Many people asked the question, "How long does the Chicago River stay green?" Google expert Jessica Levis shares what else was trending this month.
Chicago City Council pushes for more independence from mayor
Chicago City Council members are holding a special meeting today to discuss whether to divert mayoral powers to the aldermen to make decisions about the chairmen of council committees.
Chicago City Council members are holding a special meeting today to discuss whether to divert mayoral powers to the aldermen to make decisions about the chairmen of council committees.
TikTok ban pushed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked in Senate
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
'Reprehensible': Former CPS officials blast Chicago mayoral candidate
A group of former educators accused Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union of misrepresenting Paul Vallas' tenure as CEO of the city’s public schools.
A group of former educators accused Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union of misrepresenting Paul Vallas' tenure as CEO of the city’s public schools.
Family awarded nearly $5M in wrongful death lawsuit against Chicago police
It was a horrific crash caught on camera, with Chicago police officers behind the wheel.
It was a horrific crash caught on camera, with Chicago police officers behind the wheel.
Former CPS officials blast Johnson, come out swinging for Vallas
A group of former educators accused Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union of misrepresenting Paul Vallas' tenure as CEO of the city?s public schools.
A group of former educators accused Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union of misrepresenting Paul Vallas' tenure as CEO of the city?s public schools.
$4.93M settlement in deadly Chicago police crash
A major settlement was issued on Wednesday for the family of a woman killed in a crash involving Chicago police.
A major settlement was issued on Wednesday for the family of a woman killed in a crash involving Chicago police.
Chicago man exonerated in 1994 murders of his two friends after being wrongfully convicted
Charges have been dropped against a man who spent nearly 30 years in prison for a 1994 double murder he has long said he didn’t commit — yet another case that has fallen apart over allegations of Chicago police misconduct.
Charges have been dropped against a man who spent nearly 30 years in prison for a 1994 double murder he has long said he didn’t commit — yet another case that has fallen apart over allegations of Chicago police misconduct.
Amazon reportedly considering purchase of AMC Entertainment
Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.
Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.