Verizon Fios outage due to software issues, says company

Verizon Fios users along the East Coast and Midwest are reporting a major service disruption. Customers from across New York City, Boston, and Madison, Wisconsin say they have been without service since late last night.

Chicago black belt takes down assault suspect in Facebook Live video
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A Chicago man with a black belt didn't wait for police and took matters into his own hands when detaining a man who allegedly punched a 7-Eleven clerk. WARNING: Video contains graphic language. Viewer discretion is advised. (Video courtesy: Idriz Redzovic)

Concerns grow over report of tech layoffs
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Reports are circulating on social media of layoffs and hiring freezes among tech companies.

FBI Chicago warns of increase in sextortion schemes
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The FBI is warning parents of an increase in sextortion schemes targeting young boys. In Chicago and nationwide, officials have seen a rise in reports of adults posing as girls and young women online, and coercing young boys to share sexual images and videos of themselves.

Verizon cuts home internet rates to $25 a month

The wireless company is launching this new discount to create more affordable options for consumers.

Aurora police use new tech to monitor temperatures of K9s on hot days

Aurora K9 Officer Mark Carey has a temperature sensor in his patrol car to make sure his K9 — named Benny — doesn't overheat.

Aurora police use new tech to monitor K9s on hot days
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Aurora K9 Officer Mark Carey has a temperature sensor in his patrol car to make sure his K9 ? named Benny ? doesn't overheat.

Goodbye, Internet Explorer: Microsoft retires browser after 27 years

Internet Explorer was first introduced in 1995 with the launch of Windows 95 and for some time was the most popular browser to surf the web.

Chicago leaders announce new public safety plan
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the city of Chicago will cover the costs for residents and businesses to outfit their properties with surveillance cameras.

Lightfoot announces new program to deter crime, help Chicago police
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the city of Chicago will cover the costs for residents and businesses to outfit their properties with surveillance cameras.

New 3D-printed ear could be a game-changer for organ transplants, doctors say

A first-of-its-kind ear reconstruction that used a 3D-printed ear made from human cells could be a game-changer for regenerative medicine, doctors say.