New Illinois law requires schools to teach kids about dangers of sexting and 'sextortion'

"We need to talk about this. We need to arm our kids with the tools and the red flags predators use to try to get their naked pictures so it doesn’t affect their future," one cyber expert said.

Cast of 'Chicago Party Aunt' talks series debut

Chicago gets raunchy and animated in the new Netflix series “Chicago Party Aunt,” based on the popular Twitter account.

Cast of 'Chicago Party Aunt' talks about series debut
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The series premiered on Netflix over the weekend, with many Chicagoans spotting countless city landmarks and local restaurant favorites animated into the city.

Theatre Y's 'You Are Here' takes audiences on walking tours through South and West sides
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Melissa Lorraine, co-founder and artistic director of Theatre Y, talks about their efforts to engage audiences with unique walking tours through South and West side communities.

Monster Jam returns to Allstate Arena this weekend
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The deafening roar of the engines, the smell of the exhaust and the rumble of the tires are all returning to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont this weekend.

Gerard Butler talks about his pitch to land the Leonidas role in '300'

Action star Gerard Butler ("300" and "Olympus Has Fallen") stars in the new film "Copshop," in which he plays an assassin who will do anything to get the job done including get himself arrested, because his mark is already in jail.

'Still Searching' documentary chronicles stories of Chicago's missing Black women and girls
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Latoya Flowers-Rudd and Damon Lamar Reed talk about the new documentary "Still Searching" and the importance of keeping cases of missing Black women and girls in the public's eye.

Tributes pour in for comedian and actor Norm Macdonald, dead at 61

Norm Macdonald appeared on stage many times in Chicago. Zanies Comedy Club put out a statement, saying staff and customers always looked forward to his performances.

Comedian, actor Norm Macdonald dead at 61
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Norm Macdonald appeared on stage many times in Chicago. Zanies Comedy Club put out a statement, saying their staff and customers always looked forward to his performances.

Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon talk Season 2 of 'The Morning Show'

One of the most popular series on television returns with two of the biggest stars on the planet – “The Morning Show” premieres on Friday, with stars Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon returning to their roles.

Expect toy shortages and higher prices this Christmas, experts warn

While many toys are relatively inexpensive to produce, they are often shipped long distances – sometimes halfway around the world. That means shipping can be 30 to 40 percent of the total cost of a toy. And shipping prices have skyrocketed.

Toy trouble: Why you need to shop early this year
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While many toys are relatively inexpensive to produce, they are often shipped long distances – sometimes halfway around the world. That means shipping can be 30 to 40 percent of the total cost of a toy. And shipping prices have skyrocketed.

Special Report: The ultimate Chicago Bears fan
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When Ken Vedder loads up his van to tailgate at a Chicago Bears game, he's packing up more than just beer and brats.