AI startup's plan would include 50% U.S. government ownership of TikTok

Perplexity AI has presented the new proposal to Byte Dance, TikTok’s parent company, as the organization searches for a U.S. buyer.

GameStop offers to buy iPhones with TikTok installed
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If you have TikTok downloaded on your phone and you're looking to sell it, GameStop said it will buy it off of you in light of the recent government ban.

Four suspects sought after robbing women in Loop CTA Pedway: police

Four suspects are on the run after robbing two women on the Pedway between the Red and Blue Line trains on Friday night in the Loop, police said.

Paris on Politics: Free speech is for everyone
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With the recent controversy over an alleged anti-Semitic art installation, FOX 32's Paris Schutz reminds Chicago that free speech is for everyone.

Secret Service mistaken for ICE during visit to Chicago elementary school

After Chicago Public Schools initially claimed ICE agents visited a Southwest Side elementary school Friday morning, it was later confirmed that this was not the case.

Phones with TikTok listed for big bucks on eBay

Some cellphone users didn’t delete the TikTok app from their devices during its short ban in the U.S. Now, it appears they may be hoping to cash in by selling their phones.

Disney on Ice skates into town
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If you're looking for something to do the next couple of weekends, Disney on Ice has skated into town!

Chicago OIG urges reopening of police misconduct investigation

Chicago's Office of Inspector General is calling for the reopening of a closed internal affairs investigation into alleged police misconduct.

Facebook, Instagram users surprised to find themselves following Trump, Vance
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A Meta spokesperson is speaking out after some Facebook and Instagram users were surprised to find themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance.

Who would miss TikTok more? See the most obsessed states

A new study shows which states are the most TikTok-obsessed amid uncertainty about the social media platform’s future in the U.S.

Scholarship honors fallen Chicago officer Aréanah Preston

There is a new scholarship ensuring the legacy of fallen Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston lives on.

Chicago aldermen call for removal of 'anti-Semitic' art display
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A controversial art exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center has some city council members demanding city leaders take it down.

Chicago alders demand removal of controversial artwork at cultural center

A group of 27 Chicago City Council members has called for the immediate removal of a piece of artwork displayed at the Chicago Cultural Center.

CTU prepares to outline case in 80-page document
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Documents that will be shared by the union reportedly back their claim that the proposal is reasonable and equitable.