Chinese company pleads guilty to stealing tech from Chicago-based Motorola Solutions
A Chinese company pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to stealing technology from Chicago-based Motorola Solutions.
A Chinese company pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to stealing technology from Chicago-based Motorola Solutions.
Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
Gunshot detection system to be launched in Chicago’s Back of the Yards
A gunshot detection system is set to be launched in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) announced on Monday.
A gunshot detection system is set to be launched in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) announced on Monday.
The latest TikTok trend: Glitter pickles, or "glickles"
Have you heard of the new TikTok trend "glickles," also known as glitter pickles
Have you heard of the new TikTok trend "glickles," also known as glitter pickles
TikTok US ban: Supreme Court hears arguments over whether popular app stays or goes
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
TikTok US ban: Supreme Court to hear arguments
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
Cybersecurity breach exposes data of thousands in suburban school districts
Wilmette Public Schools District 39 announced Thursday that a cybersecurity breach has compromised data for approximately 16,000 current and former students and 3,000 staff members.
Wilmette Public Schools District 39 announced Thursday that a cybersecurity breach has compromised data for approximately 16,000 current and former students and 3,000 staff members.
2025's top remote work companies revealed with some paying over $100,000
Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.
Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
Fake missing person scams: What to look for on social media
Bartlett Police Department is warning the public of fake missing person and missing pet scams that are posted on social media.
Bartlett Police Department is warning the public of fake missing person and missing pet scams that are posted on social media.
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.
How to help kids still learn even over winter break
Most kids are about a week into their winter break and at this point, they've had a lot of fun but it's important to stay productive and ready for the rest of the school year.
Most kids are about a week into their winter break and at this point, they've had a lot of fun but it's important to stay productive and ready for the rest of the school year.
Does listening to audiobooks count toward your reading list?
Are you tackling that "to-read" list as a goal for the new year? A debate has been raging on social media over whether listening to audiobooks counts as "reading."
Are you tackling that "to-read" list as a goal for the new year? A debate has been raging on social media over whether listening to audiobooks counts as "reading."
Tips for parents on gifting teens smartphones this month
Younger teens may have just unwrapped their very first smartphone this month. So what should parents know about navigating this new territory?
Younger teens may have just unwrapped their very first smartphone this month. So what should parents know about navigating this new territory?
OpenAI responds to major outage on ChatGPT, other applications
OpenAI is working to fix an issue that caused major outages in its applications, including ChatGPT.
OpenAI is working to fix an issue that caused major outages in its applications, including ChatGPT.
How NORAD uses technology to track Santa's route on Christmas Eve
Santa is already on the road delivering presents to kids. NORAD tracks his progress for everyone to follow along.
Santa is already on the road delivering presents to kids. NORAD tracks his progress for everyone to follow along.
Chicago area schools to receive new electric buses thanks to federal grant
Several Chicago area schools will receive dozens of new electric buses and charging stations thanks to a federal grant.
Several Chicago area schools will receive dozens of new electric buses and charging stations thanks to a federal grant.
Cook County judge dismisses TikToker's claims against Hubbard Inn
A Cook County judge has ruled on a TikToker's claim against the Hubbard Inn, throwing out six of the seven claims made against the establishment.
A Cook County judge has ruled on a TikToker's claim against the Hubbard Inn, throwing out six of the seven claims made against the establishment.
Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over TikTok ban
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in January about whether the TikTok law limits free speech and violates the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in January about whether the TikTok law limits free speech and violates the First Amendment.