Microsoft says issue impacting several services has been restored after thousands reported outage
Microsoft said it was investigating an issue that was impacting multiple 365 services, including Outlook, Defender and Purview, on Thursday.
Microsoft said it was investigating an issue that was impacting multiple 365 services, including Outlook, Defender and Purview, on Thursday.
Naperville City Council votes down controversial data center proposal
Naperville leaders rejected a proposed 200,000-square-foot data center after hours of public comment, citing concerns over location, noise, air quality and whether the project met the city’s zoning standards.
Naperville leaders rejected a proposed 200,000-square-foot data center after hours of public comment, citing concerns over location, noise, air quality and whether the project met the city’s zoning standards.
Naperville leaders to hold meeting on controversial data center
Naperville city leaders are bracing for what could be a long and emotional meeting. They're talking about a data center, one that residents have been fighting against for months.
Naperville city leaders are bracing for what could be a long and emotional meeting. They're talking about a data center, one that residents have been fighting against for months.
Naperville City Council rejects controversial proposed data center
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Naperville officials weigh controversial, massive data center
The Naperville City Council could vote on whether or not to move forward with a massive data center that has caused quite a bit of controversy in the suburb.
The Naperville City Council could vote on whether or not to move forward with a massive data center that has caused quite a bit of controversy in the suburb.
Naperville City Council rejects controversial proposed data center
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Naperville city leaders rejected moving forward with a controversial data center at a meeting on Tuesday night.
Millions of Apple iPhone, iPad users at risk of security flaw: Here's what to know
The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.
The security flaw allows malicious websites to trick iPhone and iPads into running harmful code, which could then allow hackers to gain control of the device.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
Caught on camera: Brightline train crushes delivery robot stuck on tracks in Miami
A food delivery robot was demolished by a Brightline train in Miami Thursday evening after getting stuck on the train tracks.
A food delivery robot was demolished by a Brightline train in Miami Thursday evening after getting stuck on the train tracks.
AI gives Bears fans a new way to celebrate their playoff run
AI is giving Chicago Bears fans a whole new way to celebrate as the team keeps winning. From putting themselves on the field to creating memes, images, and videos, fans are using AI to capture the true spirit of Chicago football. Jason Erkes, an AI coach and trainer and lifelong Bears fan, joins us to explain how fans can get creative with AI and join in on the fun during this playoff run.
AI is giving Chicago Bears fans a whole new way to celebrate as the team keeps winning. From putting themselves on the field to creating memes, images, and videos, fans are using AI to capture the true spirit of Chicago football. Jason Erkes, an AI coach and trainer and lifelong Bears fan, joins us to explain how fans can get creative with AI and join in on the fun during this playoff run.
Roblox facing new lawsuits | Attorney breaks down allegations
New lawsuits have been filed against Roblox, including a federal case brought by a Cook County father alleging child exploitation on the platform. Attorney Jamie Powers discusses the claims, how predators allegedly target children online, and why these cases are drawing national attention to online safety and platform responsibility.
New lawsuits have been filed against Roblox, including a federal case brought by a Cook County father alleging child exploitation on the platform. Attorney Jamie Powers discusses the claims, how predators allegedly target children online, and why these cases are drawing national attention to online safety and platform responsibility.
Combatting AI-generated misinformation | The Chicago Report
Right after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, images of the ICE agent involved surfaced and spread like wildfire across social media.
Right after the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis, images of the ICE agent involved surfaced and spread like wildfire across social media.
Congress looks at limiting kids' screen time
A new bipartisan Senate push is heating up to limit kids' screen time.
A new bipartisan Senate push is heating up to limit kids' screen time.
Verizon offers $20 credit after outage. Is it enough? | ChicagoLIVE
Verizon says it is offering a $20 credit to customers impacted by a widespread service outage Wednesday afternoon. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, weighs in on whether the credit goes far enough and what customers typically expect from companies after major service disruptions.
Verizon says it is offering a $20 credit to customers impacted by a widespread service outage Wednesday afternoon. Lance Ulanoff, editor-at-large at TechRadar, weighs in on whether the credit goes far enough and what customers typically expect from companies after major service disruptions.
Verizon outage: Issue resolved after thousands of customers reported losing signal
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Surge of in scams across Chicago area driven by AI and deepfakes
The Better Business Bureau reports scam complaints in Chicago and Northern Illinois nearly doubled in 2025, with experts breaking down the most common schemes, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and how consumers can protect themselves in 2026.
The Better Business Bureau reports scam complaints in Chicago and Northern Illinois nearly doubled in 2025, with experts breaking down the most common schemes, the rise of AI-powered fraud, and how consumers can protect themselves in 2026.
Experts warn ‘deleted’ data may still be online | ChicagoNOW
Data privacy expert explains how companies collect personal data and how consumers can reduce their digital footprint.
Data privacy expert explains how companies collect personal data and how consumers can reduce their digital footprint.
BBB LipoMax warning: AI videos helping promote weight loss products
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
The BBB is issuing a warning that troubling deep-fake videos are circulating social media to help promote weight loss products. One includes Oprah promoting the “pink salt trick.”
Samsung unveils 'world's largest' TV of its kind at 130 inches
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.
The model features a gallery-inspired design intended to resemble a floating architectural window.