Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.

Chicago alderman pushes for stronger street festival barriers
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A Chicago alderman is demanding all street fairs and festivals to use stronger safety measures following the deadly New Years Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.

Chicago bolsters security for NYE celebrations
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With thousands expected to flood the city for New Year?s Eve, Chicago police are ramping up security.

Chicago officials talk New Year's Eve safety, drop in violent crime in 2024
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Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling and Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke to members of the news media on Dec. 31, 2024, about the city's safety plans for New Year's Eve in the city. They also discussed the drop in violent crime in Chicago over the past year.

More than 170 people killed after plane crashes in South Korea
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South Korea's fire agency said more than 170 people are dead after a plane caught fire during landing at an airport in the country's south.

Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok decision until he takes office

What to know about Trump's request to pause TikTok restrictions as he claims he should handle the platform's fate after taking office in 2025.

Cook County official in court for DUI charges
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The Cook County official was allegedly driving under the influence when she struck two parked cars in November.

TikTok video inspires Bay Area woman to become surrogate

Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.

Samantha Steele back in court for DUI charges
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Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele, 45, was arrested for driving under the influence after a crash in Ravenswood on Nov. 10, with police citing signs of intoxication and her refusal to cooperate with field sobriety tests.

IDOT truck rear-ended while slowing down for crash on I-57 in Chicago

An Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) truck was rear-ended early Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 57, authorities said.