Orbeez Challenge: Barrington High School student charged after firing gel pellet gun at classmates
A Barrington High School student is facing charges after shooting several students with a gel pellet gun as part of a TikTok challenge.
A Barrington High School student is facing charges after shooting several students with a gel pellet gun as part of a TikTok challenge.
Suburban school paying tribute to students for their resilience during COVID-19
Faculty and staff at a suburban school are paying tribute to students in an emotional YouTube video.
Faculty and staff at a suburban school are paying tribute to students in an emotional YouTube video.
Orbeez Challenge: Bolingbrook police issue warning about dangerous new social media trend
Bolingbrook police are warning the public about a dangerous new social media trend that's sweeping the nation.
Bolingbrook police are warning the public about a dangerous new social media trend that's sweeping the nation.
8-year-old Skokie boy able to walk, move better thanks to technology at Shriners Children's Chicago
Caleb and his mom, Kenia Sandoval, have been coming to Shriners since 2015 for his cerebral palsy ? which affects how he walks.
Caleb and his mom, Kenia Sandoval, have been coming to Shriners since 2015 for his cerebral palsy ? which affects how he walks.
Apple Maps, iTunes and other apps back online after outage
Apple reported several outages with multiple of its apps Monday including App Store, Apple Music and Apple TV+.
Apple reported several outages with multiple of its apps Monday including App Store, Apple Music and Apple TV+.
Amid high gas prices, Chicago man goes viral for putting 'mortgage' payment in RV tank
A Chicago dad who has gone viral on TikTok for paying over $900 to fill up his RV is speaking out as high gas prices remain a serious concern across the country.
A Chicago dad who has gone viral on TikTok for paying over $900 to fill up his RV is speaking out as high gas prices remain a serious concern across the country.
Orbeez Challenge: Police warn about the dangers of the trend involving gel pellets, air guns
Police across the country are warning about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge as children fire gel pellets at innocent bystanders, resulting in criminal charges for some.
Police across the country are warning about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge as children fire gel pellets at innocent bystanders, resulting in criminal charges for some.
Nearly 1.6M Illinois Facebook users to receive $397 check soon after appeals court upholds privacy settlement
Barring any further appeals, $397 settlement checks will go out within the next 60 days to nearly 1.6 million users in Illinois who submitted claims.
Barring any further appeals, $397 settlement checks will go out within the next 60 days to nearly 1.6 million users in Illinois who submitted claims.
Zelle scammers steal thousands of dollars from Maryland woman
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.
A Maryland woman scammed out of thousands of dollars is speaking out in an effort to help others avoid a ploy making the rounds across the country.
Study: Greater screen time in young kids linked to more reported behavior problems
The research team found a "small but statistically significant" link between certain behavioral problems in children under 12 and greater amounts of screentime.
The research team found a "small but statistically significant" link between certain behavioral problems in children under 12 and greater amounts of screentime.
Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
Instagram rolls out new parental supervision tools
Parents will be able to view how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set time limits.
Parents will be able to view how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set time limits.
Jussie Smollett's brother says family is getting threats by phone, on social media
Sally Schulze spoke with Jussie Smollett's brother about threats the family has been getting by phone and on social media.
Sally Schulze spoke with Jussie Smollett's brother about threats the family has been getting by phone and on social media.
Tinder now offering low-cost background checks for potential dates
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.
YouTube couple facing charges for staying overnight in Pennsylvania Target
A bizarre social media challenge led to the arrest of a man and woman after police say they hid inside a Chester County Target overnight and filmed for their YouTube channel.
A bizarre social media challenge led to the arrest of a man and woman after police say they hid inside a Chester County Target overnight and filmed for their YouTube channel.
Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
Algonquin dad blowing up on TikTok with series of cooking videos
A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.
A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.
Apple unveils new iPhone SE, iPad Air, Mac Studio, M1 Ultra chip
The products will be available beginning March 18.
The products will be available beginning March 18.
Algonquin dad finds fame on TikTok
A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.
A northwest suburban dad is blowing up on TikTok and getting millions of views with a series of cooking videos.
Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.