Illinois bill would require birthdate registration for new phones to shield kids from adult content
Illinois may soon require you to enter your birthdate when buying a phone to help block adult content for kids.
Illinois may soon require you to enter your birthdate when buying a phone to help block adult content for kids.
Illinois bill would deny children access to adult websites, apps
A new bill in Springfield has support from law enforcement saying it will protect children from harmful content, but some are asking if it's an infringement on their privacy rights.
A new bill in Springfield has support from law enforcement saying it will protect children from harmful content, but some are asking if it's an infringement on their privacy rights.
Chicago woman goes viral after 'cherry moment'
She said Chicago has wrapped its arms around her since the viral moment!
She said Chicago has wrapped its arms around her since the viral moment!
Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
Signal issues statement after Trump administration chat leak: 'Gold standard'
As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."
As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."
What detoxing from social media can do to your brain
Stepping away from screens and taking a social media detox can do a lot of good for your mental and physical health and an increasing number of people are trying to become less dependent on their phones. Tiege Dooley-Panko, the creator of the Social Media Detox, joined Good Day Chicago.
Stepping away from screens and taking a social media detox can do a lot of good for your mental and physical health and an increasing number of people are trying to become less dependent on their phones. Tiege Dooley-Panko, the creator of the Social Media Detox, joined Good Day Chicago.
How Tesla 'sentry mode' busts attackers, and how owners can enable it
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
Amid rising egg prices, farmers turn to AI to produce more
With egg prices still high, farmers are now turning to artificial intelligence and other technologies to improve the health and welfare of hens so they can lay more eggs.
With egg prices still high, farmers are now turning to artificial intelligence and other technologies to improve the health and welfare of hens so they can lay more eggs.
Chicagohenge 2025: The breathtaking sunset phenomenon
In a FOX 32 special report, Emily Wahls explores the phenomenon drawing photographers to downtown in droves.
In a FOX 32 special report, Emily Wahls explores the phenomenon drawing photographers to downtown in droves.
New AI-powered Vegas hotel promises stay tailored just for you
A new high-tech hotel set to open later this year in Las Vegas is integrating artificial intelligence to create a uniquely tailored guest experience.
A new high-tech hotel set to open later this year in Las Vegas is integrating artificial intelligence to create a uniquely tailored guest experience.
Snapchat briefly goes down for users, according to Downdetector
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Is X down? Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Trump, DHS launch new self-deportation app CBP Home
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.
Illinois' most Googled text slang: 'PMO' and 'OTP' top the list for 2025
If you've ever found yourself puzzled by text abbreviations like "PMO" or "ICL," you're not alone.
If you've ever found yourself puzzled by text abbreviations like "PMO" or "ICL," you're not alone.
The Gardiner Brothers show off their famous Irish dancing
The Gardiner Brothers, social media starts known for their Irish dancing, joined Fox 32 to show off their skills.
The Gardiner Brothers, social media starts known for their Irish dancing, joined Fox 32 to show off their skills.
Pritzker proposes phone ban in Illinois classrooms
Governor Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on phones in Illinois classrooms, citing benefits for student performance and wellbeing. But critics question enforcement and the broader impact of social media.
Governor Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on phones in Illinois classrooms, citing benefits for student performance and wellbeing. But critics question enforcement and the broader impact of social media.
Illinois could be 16th state to ban cellphone use in schools: 'A major problem'
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on cellphone use during class.
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on cellphone use during class.
Alexa will soon be able to order your groceries, too
Amazon’s upgraded feature can help users when purchasing their everyday essentials. Here’s how it works.
Amazon’s upgraded feature can help users when purchasing their everyday essentials. Here’s how it works.
Trump: Chip maker TSMC to invest $100 billion in U.S.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer.