Orbeez Challenge: Police warn about the dangers of the trend involving gel pellets, air guns
Police across the country are warning about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge as children fire gel pellets at innocent bystanders, resulting in criminal charges for some.
Police across the country are warning about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge as children fire gel pellets at innocent bystanders, resulting in criminal charges for some.
Nearly 1.6M Illinois Facebook users to receive $397 check soon after appeals court upholds privacy settlement
Barring any further appeals, $397 settlement checks will go out within the next 60 days to nearly 1.6 million users in Illinois who submitted claims.
Barring any further appeals, $397 settlement checks will go out within the next 60 days to nearly 1.6 million users in Illinois who submitted claims.
Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
Jussie Smollett's brother says family is getting threats by phone, on social media
Sally Schulze spoke with Jussie Smollett's brother about threats the family has been getting by phone and on social media.
Sally Schulze spoke with Jussie Smollett's brother about threats the family has been getting by phone and on social media.
Tinder now offering low-cost background checks for potential dates
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
YouTube couple facing charges for staying overnight in Pennsylvania Target
A bizarre social media challenge led to the arrest of a man and woman after police say they hid inside a Chester County Target overnight and filmed for their YouTube channel.
A bizarre social media challenge led to the arrest of a man and woman after police say they hid inside a Chester County Target overnight and filmed for their YouTube channel.
Algonquin dad blowing up on TikTok with series of cooking videos
A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.
A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.
Algonquin dad finds fame on TikTok
A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.
A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.
Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
States' TikTok investigation widens scrutiny of popular social media app
A TikTok investigation by several state attorneys general is underway to determine if the popular app is harmful to the young people who use it.
A TikTok investigation by several state attorneys general is underway to determine if the popular app is harmful to the young people who use it.
Special Report: Who is posting fake school threats and why?
It?s a parent's worst nightmare: finding out someone is threatening an act of violence at their child's school.
It?s a parent's worst nightmare: finding out someone is threatening an act of violence at their child's school.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces investigation into TikTok
TIKTOK INVESTIGATION: The Illinois attorney general on Wednesday announced the state has joined a nationwide investigation into social media platform TikTok.
TIKTOK INVESTIGATION: The Illinois attorney general on Wednesday announced the state has joined a nationwide investigation into social media platform TikTok.
FutureWave app aims to help families connect in a meaningful way
Henry Asulin, founder and CEO of ImmortalFuture, talks about the FutureWave app and the importance of privacy and community.
Henry Asulin, founder and CEO of ImmortalFuture, talks about the FutureWave app and the importance of privacy and community.
Huggy Wuggy: What parents need to know about the disturbing new social media trend impacting kids
Huggy Wuggy, a popular character from an online video game, is raising concerns among some parents of elementary school aged children.
Huggy Wuggy, a popular character from an online video game, is raising concerns among some parents of elementary school aged children.
'Doug the Pug' celebrates a young cancer survivor in new song of hope
Horizon Therapeutics connected young cancer survivor Leonor Formo, and social media superstar "Doug the Pug," in a story-telling way. Now, that story has been turned into a song.
Horizon Therapeutics connected young cancer survivor Leonor Formo, and social media superstar "Doug the Pug," in a story-telling way. Now, that story has been turned into a song.
Tik Tok's wine expert gives tips on affordable food, wine pairings
Tik Tok's number one wine expert gives tips on affordable wine and food pairings to enjoy on a nice night in!
Tik Tok's number one wine expert gives tips on affordable wine and food pairings to enjoy on a nice night in!
Controversial Noble Square deli cited for violating Chicago vaccine mandate
A Noble Square deli known for mixing food and politics is now taking on vaccine mandates.
A Noble Square deli known for mixing food and politics is now taking on vaccine mandates.
Facebook's daily active users fall for 1st time in its history
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Chicago man hopes to find person who lost wedding ring in Wicker Park
What married person hasn't had a scare when it comes to hanging on to their wedding band?
What married person hasn't had a scare when it comes to hanging on to their wedding band?
How to capitalize on online dating in the New Year
Alyssa Dineen, author of "The Art of Online Dating," joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips for online dating in 2022.
Alyssa Dineen, author of "The Art of Online Dating," joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips for online dating in 2022.