Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
Chicago police speak out against lack of leadership during chaotic protests
WBEZ reporter Patrick Smith talks about the discontent among some Chicago police officers who say a lack of leadership and organization contributed to chaotic protests.
WBEZ reporter Patrick Smith talks about the discontent among some Chicago police officers who say a lack of leadership and organization contributed to chaotic protests.
'Working group' to help review and revise CPD's use of force policies
Craig Futterman from the University of Chicago Law School talks about the dynamics between Chicago police and protesters and how the review of CPD's use of force policies could shape the department.
Craig Futterman from the University of Chicago Law School talks about the dynamics between Chicago police and protesters and how the review of CPD's use of force policies could shape the department.
‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’: iPhone feature will record police interaction, send location
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.
Chicago aldermen propose removing police from public schools
Chicago aldermen announced a plan Tuesday to remove police officers from city schools amid growing outcry for police reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Chicago aldermen announced a plan Tuesday to remove police officers from city schools amid growing outcry for police reforms in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Bobby Rush likens FOP to KKK: 'Like kissing, hugging and law-breaking cousins’
Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., likened Chicago’s police union to the Klu Klux Klan, saying both organizations were “like kissing, hugging and law-breaking cousins.”
Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., likened Chicago’s police union to the Klu Klux Klan, saying both organizations were “like kissing, hugging and law-breaking cousins.”
United says passengers who don't wear masks will be put on 'internal travel restriction list'
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
Chicago panel to review police department's policy on use of force
A 20-member panel will review the Chicago Police Department’s policy governing when officers can use force, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday.
A 20-member panel will review the Chicago Police Department’s policy governing when officers can use force, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Monday.
CTA Green Line service resumes after 'minor fire' near Garfield station
CTA Green Line service was interrupted on Sunday because of a minor track fire near the Garfield station.
CTA Green Line service was interrupted on Sunday because of a minor track fire near the Garfield station.
What does it mean to 'defund the police'?
Dr. Julie Langer from Northern Illinois University talks about the meaning of "defund the police" and how the calls for action could play out in Chicago.
Dr. Julie Langer from Northern Illinois University talks about the meaning of "defund the police" and how the calls for action could play out in Chicago.
Starbucks changes policy to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts
Starbucks is tweaking its dress code to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts and pins after complaints that it prohibited employees from wearing the items.
Starbucks is tweaking its dress code to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts and pins after complaints that it prohibited employees from wearing the items.
‘Traumatized’ family sues Chicago police after search of home
A family has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Chicago police “needlessly traumatized” a 4-year-old girl, her grandmother and an autistic uncle when officers burst into their apartment in February with guns drawn to execute a warrant to search for drugs the family didn’t have.
A family has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Chicago police “needlessly traumatized” a 4-year-old girl, her grandmother and an autistic uncle when officers burst into their apartment in February with guns drawn to execute a warrant to search for drugs the family didn’t have.
Starbucks updates policy on Black Lives Matter apparel following backlash
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
Jake Hamilton speaks with Spike Lee about new film 'Da 5 Bloods'
Spike Lee?s new Vietnam drama 'Da 5 Blood?s' hits Netflix on Friday. FOX 32?s Jake Hamilton had a chance to speak with the iconic director ahead of its release.
Spike Lee?s new Vietnam drama 'Da 5 Blood?s' hits Netflix on Friday. FOX 32?s Jake Hamilton had a chance to speak with the iconic director ahead of its release.
FOP president fires back at Lightfoot, calls Rush a 'liar' over video
The head of the Chicago police union is blasting Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Bobby Rush over their response to a video which showed officers taking refuge in the congressman's office while looters ransacked nearby businesses during protests almost two weeks ago.
The head of the Chicago police union is blasting Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Bobby Rush over their response to a video which showed officers taking refuge in the congressman's office while looters ransacked nearby businesses during protests almost two weeks ago.
Video appears to show CTA bus driver body slamming person in Chicago
The Chicago Transit Authority says two employees have been removed from their jobs after video appears to show one of them body slamming a person.
The Chicago Transit Authority says two employees have been removed from their jobs after video appears to show one of them body slamming a person.
Chicago cops seen 'lounging' during looting were asked to be in congressman's office, FOP and sources say
The leader of the Chicago police union -- and sources -- are sharing a different side of the story with FOX 32. They claim the officers were told they could be in Congressman Rush's office.
The leader of the Chicago police union -- and sources -- are sharing a different side of the story with FOX 32. They claim the officers were told they could be in Congressman Rush's office.
Lightfoot shows support for licensing cops
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is weighing in on a controversial plan to make police officers be licensed by the state. Attorney General Kwame Raoul championed this policy when he was a state lawmaker in 2015 after the police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson. Missouri, but he never got it passed.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot is weighing in on a controversial plan to make police officers be licensed by the state. Attorney General Kwame Raoul championed this policy when he was a state lawmaker in 2015 after the police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson. Missouri, but he never got it passed.
FOP: Chicago officers who kneel with protesters could be kicked out of police union
The new president of Chicago’s powerful police union has issued a stern warning to officers. He says any officers showing sympathy to police protesters while in uniform could be thrown out of the union.
The new president of Chicago’s powerful police union has issued a stern warning to officers. He says any officers showing sympathy to police protesters while in uniform could be thrown out of the union.