Suburban track coach charged with possession of child porn
A girls track coach at Downers Grove South High School has resigned. Glen Messmer was charged with possession of child pornography after authorities found files on a computer searching his home Tuesday. He was not a teacher at the school.
A girls track coach at Downers Grove South High School has resigned. Glen Messmer was charged with possession of child pornography after authorities found files on a computer searching his home Tuesday. He was not a teacher at the school.
Huntley High School student charged after racist, threatening messages sent through social media
A high school student in Huntley is facing felony charges after they allegedly sent threatening, racist messages through social media earlier this year. The posts began recirculating again this week.
A high school student in Huntley is facing felony charges after they allegedly sent threatening, racist messages through social media earlier this year. The posts began recirculating again this week.
People spent 24% more time on Instagram after launch of AI-powered Reels, Zuckerberg says
People are spending even more time on Instagram due to short-form video content they’re seeing in their feed through AI recommendations, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
People are spending even more time on Instagram due to short-form video content they’re seeing in their feed through AI recommendations, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Chicago police warn of robbery suspects using social media to target victims
The two robberies occurred in broad daylight and involved the use of knives.
The two robberies occurred in broad daylight and involved the use of knives.
Senators look to ban kids under 13 from social media in bipartisan bill
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.
Expansion of Kane County child exploitation unit 'quadruples' caseload
Kane County is highlighting the dangers and crimes associated with social media by increasing its investment into the division that solves these cases.
Kane County is highlighting the dangers and crimes associated with social media by increasing its investment into the division that solves these cases.
'Have to tap into reality': Did social media play a major role in downtown chaos?
Many times, teens tend to record videos in hopes of going viral on social media. And, depending on what social media platform the video is posted on, the views can equal cash and popularity.
Many times, teens tend to record videos in hopes of going viral on social media. And, depending on what social media platform the video is posted on, the views can equal cash and popularity.
Growing trends sees social media launching careers of young people
Over the last decade, as more an more young people turn to social media for entertainment, the roles of social media influencers and content creators have become sought-after careers.
Over the last decade, as more an more young people turn to social media for entertainment, the roles of social media influencers and content creators have become sought-after careers.
How to get money from Facebook?s $725 million data privacy settlement
Facebook?s corporate parent has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a massive lawsuit over the privacy of user data.
Facebook?s corporate parent has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a massive lawsuit over the privacy of user data.
How to get money from Facebook’s $725 million data privacy settlement
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Facebook likely owes you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how to check.
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
NPR stops using Twitter after labeled 'Government-funded Media'
National Public Radio says it will no longer maintain its Twitter accounts after the social media platform labeled the organization "Government-funded Media."
National Public Radio says it will no longer maintain its Twitter accounts after the social media platform labeled the organization "Government-funded Media."
Person responsible for ?liking? anti-transgender post from CPD Twitter account will be held accountable, Lightfoot says
Chicago Police Interim Supt. Eric Carter confirmed via Twitter Friday afternoon that someone with access to the CPD Twitter account ?liked? an anti-transgender post.
Chicago Police Interim Supt. Eric Carter confirmed via Twitter Friday afternoon that someone with access to the CPD Twitter account ?liked? an anti-transgender post.
TikTok trend: Unhappy employees using social media to quit their jobs
We are years into the Great Resignation, and employees who are unhappy with their work situation are still opting to leave their jobs in droves. While most employees are still sending official resignation emails, some are using a different method: live quitting over TikTok. Jenn Lim, global workplace expert and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness, weighs in on this trend.
We are years into the Great Resignation, and employees who are unhappy with their work situation are still opting to leave their jobs in droves. While most employees are still sending official resignation emails, some are using a different method: live quitting over TikTok. Jenn Lim, global workplace expert and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness, weighs in on this trend.
Bulls' Andre Drummond deletes social media to 'focus on my mental health'
The Chicago Bulls' Andre Drummond is leaving social media.
The Chicago Bulls' Andre Drummond is leaving social media.
Plastic surgery among younger generation hits all-time high
The younger generations, Gen Z and Millennial, are driving a surge in cosmetic surgery. Facial plastic surgeon at Johns Hopkins Theda Kontis says the increase could be due to social media and the desire to prevent aging before it's visible. Kontis explains some of the most common procedures among younger patients.
The younger generations, Gen Z and Millennial, are driving a surge in cosmetic surgery. Facial plastic surgeon at Johns Hopkins Theda Kontis says the increase could be due to social media and the desire to prevent aging before it's visible. Kontis explains some of the most common procedures among younger patients.
Twitter to start removing legacy blue checkmarks next week
The change will end the current verification system Twitter launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.
The change will end the current verification system Twitter launched in 2009 to prevent impersonations of high-profile accounts.
Utah's new social media law means kids need approval from parents
Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.
Two new laws prohibit kids under 18 from using social media overnight, require age verification, and open the door to lawsuits on behalf of children claiming social media harmed them.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.