Teen gorilla at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo getting distracted by visitor's cellphones
Amare, a 16-year-old gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo, has developed an interest in sitting next to a glass partition where he can glimpse visitor’s cellphones.
Amare, a 16-year-old gorilla at Lincoln Park Zoo, has developed an interest in sitting next to a glass partition where he can glimpse visitor’s cellphones.
How spending excessive time online can impact adults
Dr. Patricia Perez from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about how excessive screen time and social media use can negatively impact adults.
Dr. Patricia Perez from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology talks about how excessive screen time and social media use can negatively impact adults.
Twitter edit feature in the works, company says
The social media giant announced on its account that the company had been working on an edit feature since last year.
The social media giant announced on its account that the company had been working on an edit feature since last year.
New 'Life Makeover' book encourages people to find and embrace their inner beauty
Journalist and Youtuber Dominique Sachse expounds on lessons and experiences from her new book, "Life Makeover."
Journalist and Youtuber Dominique Sachse expounds on lessons and experiences from her new book, "Life Makeover."
Spam text messages sent from your own number are from ‘bad actors,’ Verizon says
Verizon formally acknowledged the issue on Tuesday and said its team, as well as U.S. law enforcement, are working to find out who or what is the source of the spam texts.
Verizon formally acknowledged the issue on Tuesday and said its team, as well as U.S. law enforcement, are working to find out who or what is the source of the spam texts.
Chicago GameSpace provides delightful refuge for video game lovers
FOX 32's Tim McGill tours Chicago GameSpace on whirlwind tour of video gaming lore.
FOX 32's Tim McGill tours Chicago GameSpace on whirlwind tour of video gaming lore.
Emoji drug code decoded: Parents, do you know what that text really means?
They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.
They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.
Doctors warn against dangerous 'garlic in nose' Tiktok trend
Dr. Matthew Budoff from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA explains why putting garlic up your nose is not healthy or effective in reducing your sinuses.
Dr. Matthew Budoff from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA explains why putting garlic up your nose is not healthy or effective in reducing your sinuses.
KIDS TOO movement aims to protect children from the dangers of social media
Tania Haigh from the KIDS TOO Movement talks about what they're doing to actively protect children from the dangers of social media.
Tania Haigh from the KIDS TOO Movement talks about what they're doing to actively protect children from the dangers of social media.
Stephen Wilhite, creator of GIF, dies of COVID-19 at 74
Stephen Wilhite, 74, died of COVID-19 on March 14. Wilhite is known for creating the wildly popular GIF and was the chief architect of America Online.
Stephen Wilhite, 74, died of COVID-19 on March 14. Wilhite is known for creating the wildly popular GIF and was the chief architect of America Online.
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.