TikTok trend prompts car theft warning
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This past weekend, over a dozen Kia and Hyundai vehicles were stolen in Lake County, Indiana, using this new method spreading on TikTok.

The Future X, new group of all TikTok discoveries, to perform at Park West
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The Future X is a first-of-its-kind music group created entirely on TikTok. Members auditioned by sharing videos using a hashtag challenge that generated over 300 million views. The group will be performing at Chicago's Park West theater on Aug. 11, and three of the group's members joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.

Chicago woman killed in ex-husband's murder-suicide after discussing divorce on TikTok: report

A 29-year-old woman's ex-husband reportedly traveled from Georgia to her home in Chicago to kill her and himself in an apparent murder-suicide after she posted about the failed marriage on social media, according to local reports.

Chicago matchmaking service offers relief from dating app burnout
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Vanessa Sescila, professional matchmaker from It's Just Lunch Chicago, talks about their service and how they help connect Chicagoans with their soulmates.

Families sue TikTok after 2 girls die attempting controversial ‘blackout challenge,' lawsuit claims

According to SMVLC, Arriani and Lalani participated in TikTok’s "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings or other similar items until passing out.

New national suicide hotline falling victim to social media trolls

The National Crisis and Suicide Lifeline is meant to help people during a time of distress, but the hotline is now falling victim to internet trolls.

Twitter sues to force Elon Musk to complete his $44B acquisition

Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.

Looming Elon Musk-Twitter legal battle drags on company shares

The sell-off in Twitter shares pushed prices below $35 each after Elon Musk backed out of a deal to buy the social media company for a staggering $44 billion.

Elon Musk calls off $44-billion deal to buy Twitter, says fake users 'wildly higher' than 5%

Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.

Highland Park parade attack: The role social media plays in shootings
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Pictures and videos have been pouring in on social media from the scene of Monday?s shooting in Highland Park. Not only that, but social media has also allowed police and the public to learn more about the suspect behind the gunfire.

Facebook users can receive settlement money from new lawsuit

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Facebook users can receive a payment — once again — after a settlement was reached in a new class action lawsuit.

Chicago black belt takes down assault suspect in Facebook Live video
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A Chicago man with a black belt didn't wait for police and took matters into his own hands when detaining a man who allegedly punched a 7-Eleven clerk. WARNING: Video contains graphic language. Viewer discretion is advised. (Video courtesy: Idriz Redzovic)