Trump considering 90-day TikTok extension as app announces US shutdown
TikTok says the app in the US will be going dark at midnight.
Trump considers 90-day TikTok extension as app announces temporary US shutdown
President-elect Donald Trump announced he will "most likely" grant TikTok a 90-day extension to finalize a deal that could prevent a U.S. ban on the app.
Chicago photography studio opens doors for "Creator Days"
The Studio Chicago will again open its doors for "Creator Days" for online content creators to meet, network, get help to start a business.
President-elect Trump looks for ways to save TikTok from ban
The clock is ticking down on TikTok after the Supreme Court upheld a law that could lead to a ban if it wasn't sold to a U.S. company.
TikTok ban: App warns it will 'go dark' on Jan. 19 without Biden administration clarity
The Supreme Court has upheld a law banning TikTok in the U.S. starting Jan. 19, unless the popular social media platform cuts ties with its China-based parent company. Here's what to know.
Suburban influencer weighs in on TikTok ban
A man from Algonquin who has been posting cooking videos on TikTok for the past several years is weighing in on the app's ban.
Nintendo's Switch 2: What we know about its 2025 release
Nintendo’s latest console is a larger version of the original Switch and has some new features for gamers. Here’s what you need to know.
TikTok ban latest: Trump is exploring ways to ‘preserve’ app, adviser says
President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.
TikTok ban: Apps to try if the platform shuts down
As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.
TikTok ban: How and when app will reportedly shut down for U.S. users
TikTok is a cultural phenomenon with more than 170 million users in the U.S., and if it does get banned, it’s not clear where TikTok’s masses will go.
Tiktok's fate in the U.S. hangs in the balance
Tiktok's future is still uncertain as the app's possible ban is getting closer and closer. Today, the Supreme Court issued opinions but did not include one on the ban.
3rd patient gets Neuralink brain implant, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to implant the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people this year.
Chinese company pleads guilty to stealing tech from Chicago-based Motorola Solutions
A Chinese company pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to stealing technology from Chicago-based Motorola Solutions.
Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
Gunshot detection system to be launched in Chicago’s Back of the Yards
A gunshot detection system is set to be launched in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) announced on Monday.
The latest TikTok trend: Glitter pickles, or "glickles"
Have you heard of the new TikTok trend "glickles," also known as glitter pickles
TikTok US ban: Supreme Court hears arguments over whether popular app stays or goes
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
TikTok US ban: Supreme Court to hear arguments
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
Cybersecurity breach exposes data of thousands in suburban school districts
Wilmette Public Schools District 39 announced Thursday that a cybersecurity breach has compromised data for approximately 16,000 current and former students and 3,000 staff members.
2025's top remote work companies revealed with some paying over $100,000
Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.