Ventra app still plagued with issues for Metra, CTA commuters
Commuters using the Ventra app were still experiencing problems Friday nearly a day after technical issued plagued the launch of Metra's new ticketing changes.
Commuters using the Ventra app were still experiencing problems Friday nearly a day after technical issued plagued the launch of Metra's new ticketing changes.
Expert talks challenges to taking legal action over social media
There is a recent push to protect kids on social media, and a local expert is weighing in on legal action.
There is a recent push to protect kids on social media, and a local expert is weighing in on legal action.
Tween skincare craze causes concerns from parents, dermatologists
The tween skincare craze is taking over social media and the beauty aisle with kids stocking up on skincare products before middle school. The trend is raising red flags for both parents and dermatologists. Christina Coleman has the story.
The tween skincare craze is taking over social media and the beauty aisle with kids stocking up on skincare products before middle school. The trend is raising red flags for both parents and dermatologists. Christina Coleman has the story.
Congress keeps putting big tech in the spotlight
There is a renewed push for legislation to reign in social media.
There is a renewed push for legislation to reign in social media.
Parents of Chicago teen cyber-bullied to death speak out after Senate hearing
Rose and Rob Bronstein traveled from Chicago to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to represent their 15-year-old son, Nate. They sat next to hundreds of others who have lost loved ones and blame the involvement of social media.
Rose and Rob Bronstein traveled from Chicago to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to represent their 15-year-old son, Nate. They sat next to hundreds of others who have lost loved ones and blame the involvement of social media.
Parents of Chicago teen cyber-bullied to death speak out after Senate hearing
The Senate crowd was filled with parents, including two�Chicago�parents, of bullied victims.
The Senate crowd was filled with parents, including two�Chicago�parents, of bullied victims.
Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify before Senate Judiciary Committee on child exploitation
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
New technology aims to improve ambulance response times in south suburbs
In a bid to enhance ambulance response times and save lives, a $600,000 state grant is financing the implementation of a system known as "Central Square Unify."
In a bid to enhance ambulance response times and save lives, a $600,000 state grant is financing the implementation of a system known as "Central Square Unify."
Parents who lost son to cyberbullying confront social media CEOS during child safety hearing
Leaders of big tech companies were grilled by Senate leaders over child safety online. Attending were CEOs in charge of Meta, X and TikTok, to name a few. But also present were parents of children who lost a child to social media harm. Among those parents were Rose and Rob Bronstein, who lost their son Nate to suicide. They joined us live to talk about their story.
Leaders of big tech companies were grilled by Senate leaders over child safety online. Attending were CEOs in charge of Meta, X and TikTok, to name a few. But also present were parents of children who lost a child to social media harm. Among those parents were Rose and Rob Bronstein, who lost their son Nate to suicide. They joined us live to talk about their story.
Zuckerberg apologizes as Senate grills tech leaders over kids' online safety
Tech leaders were taking tough questions from the Senate on Wednesday.
Tech leaders were taking tough questions from the Senate on Wednesday.
Videos: Zuckerberg grilled, stands and apologizes during child safety hearing before Senate
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
Big tech grilled on online child exploitation
Social media companies like Meta, X, TikTok and Snapchat testified in D.C. Wednesday after lawmakers moved to a law to protect children online. Families of children who were cyberbullied gathered at the hearing to support stronger laws.
Social media companies like Meta, X, TikTok and Snapchat testified in D.C. Wednesday after lawmakers moved to a law to protect children online. Families of children who were cyberbullied gathered at the hearing to support stronger laws.
Tips for maximizing your WiFi signal ahead of Super Bowl LVIII
FOX consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about how you can strengthen your WiFi signal ahead of hosting people for Super Bowl Sunday.
FOX consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about how you can strengthen your WiFi signal ahead of hosting people for Super Bowl Sunday.
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Elmo bombarded with existential dread after checking in with the world
"How is everybody doing?" Elmo asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
"How is everybody doing?" Elmo asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
Future of retail: AI-powered shopping cart
Instacart's AI-powered smart cart is rolling out at select grocery stores.
Instacart's AI-powered smart cart is rolling out at select grocery stores.
Illinois partners with Google to launch mental health portal BEACON
Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.
Illinois is taking part in a first of its kind mental health initiative. Gov. J.B. Pritkzer announced the creation of BEACON on Monday.
Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
Taylor Swift AI-generated explicit photos spark outrage
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.
Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.