Chicago-area doctors warn TikTok challenge is sending teens to the hospital
Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands. Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok.
Kids are winding up in the hospital with burns all over their hands. Why? They’re lighting themselves on fire for TikTok.
Chicago leaders push new crackdown on social media’s role in teen gatherings
A Chicago alderman explains a proposed plan to hold social media companies accountable for how online posts and algorithms can fuel large, sometimes dangerous gatherings involving teenagers.
A Chicago alderman explains a proposed plan to hold social media companies accountable for how online posts and algorithms can fuel large, sometimes dangerous gatherings involving teenagers.
Roblox sued by Chicago-area father after son groomed by online predator: court docs
A Cook County father sued Roblox Corp, alleging the gaming platform enabled the grooming and sexual exploitation of his son.
A Cook County father sued Roblox Corp, alleging the gaming platform enabled the grooming and sexual exploitation of his son.
Inside CES 2026: A glimpse at the future of tech in Las Vegas
From next-gen gadgets to mind-blowing innovations, CES 2026 is showcasing what’s coming next, and Steve Noviello is on the floor in Las Vegas with the coolest tech turning heads this week.
From next-gen gadgets to mind-blowing innovations, CES 2026 is showcasing what’s coming next, and Steve Noviello is on the floor in Las Vegas with the coolest tech turning heads this week.
Lego unveils smart brick sets that bring ‘your creations to life’
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
Lego has revealed Smart Play, a screen-free product that brings builds to life with technology, debuting with interactive Star Wars sets. Here’s what we know.
YouTuber 'Adam The Woo' dead at 51
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
The popular YouTuber was found dead in his Celebration home.
Instacart ending price test program after backlash
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.
How to stay present during the holidays
Tiege Dooley-Panko, founder of The Social Media Detox, stopped by Good Day Chicago to offer advice on how to unplug during the holidays.
Tiege Dooley-Panko, founder of The Social Media Detox, stopped by Good Day Chicago to offer advice on how to unplug during the holidays.
AT&T plans to end traditional landlines in Illinois, raising concerns for customers
AT&T is phasing out traditional landline service in Illinois, prompting consumer advocates to warn about reliability, 911 access, and what options customers have as the transition moves forward.
AT&T is phasing out traditional landline service in Illinois, prompting consumer advocates to warn about reliability, 911 access, and what options customers have as the transition moves forward.
DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Expert on how you can beat the brain rot of endless short-form videos
A psychiatrist with Endeavor Health discusses new research on short-form video consumption, its potential impact on brain health, and practical steps viewers can take to curb overuse.
A psychiatrist with Endeavor Health discusses new research on short-form video consumption, its potential impact on brain health, and practical steps viewers can take to curb overuse.
Chicago alderman wants social media platforms liable for posts fueling teen takeovers | ChicagoLIVE
Ald. William Hall joins ChicagoLIVE to break down his proposal targeting the online roots of Chicago’s teen takeovers, saying platforms like TikTok and Instagram must remove dangerous meetup posts or be held accountable. He talks about youth safety, cyber monitoring, cooperation with Ald. Brian Hopkins, and why he believes corporations—not homeowners—should shoulder more of the city’s financial burden.
Ald. William Hall joins ChicagoLIVE to break down his proposal targeting the online roots of Chicago’s teen takeovers, saying platforms like TikTok and Instagram must remove dangerous meetup posts or be held accountable. He talks about youth safety, cyber monitoring, cooperation with Ald. Brian Hopkins, and why he believes corporations—not homeowners—should shoulder more of the city’s financial burden.
Disney reaches deal to bring its characters to OpenAI's Sora video tool
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Users will be able to make short-form content using characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars.
Time person of the year 2025: Who are the ‘Architects of AI’?
Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.
Artificial intelligence has “roared into view” with no “turning back or opting out,” Time magazine editors wrote.
Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
One-on-one with Sen. Dick Durbin | The Chicago Report
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.
Android adds emergency live video feature to aid first responders | ChicagoLIVE
Android phones can now securely live stream to emergency services during a 911 call or text, allowing responders to see the scene in real time. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Android phones can now securely live stream to emergency services during a 911 call or text, allowing responders to see the scene in real time. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.
Android users can now share live video with 911 in an emergency
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Illinois' Sen. Dick Durbin wants more online protections for kids
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.