Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Chicagoans' "Help a Mere Stranger" Facebook group lends a helping hand to thousands
Sarah Page-Wells who founded the Help a Mere Stranger Facebook group talks about the importance of random acts of kindness and fostering a sense of community.
Facebook parent company Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
Lawsuit filed against Advocate Aurora Health, Facebook after 3M patient records potentially compromised
Advocate Aurora Health System and Facebook are being sued after the hospital system said a data breach may have compromised the records of up to three million patients.
Advocate Aurora Health, Facebook sued after 3M patient records potentially compromised
The data breach happened last month after the hospital system installed "pixels" on its website.
Chicago police supervisor quits amid probe into racist, incendiary social media posts
A Chicago police supervisor retired earlier this month amid an investigation into racist and other incendiary comments he made on a Facebook account he falsely claimed had been hacked.
Chicago police warn of armed robberies through Facebook Marketplace, Offer Up
Chicago police have issued a warning regarding scams on "Facebook Marketplace" and “Offer Up,” after 19 robberies were reported in the Englewood neighborhood.
Top 5 tech companies partner with U of I to improve voice recognition software
The university was selected by Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft for the project.
Facebook group allows Evanston residents to donate or source items for free
There is a new online movement that is designed to cut down on waste.
DoorDash to deliver Facebook Marketplace purchases in US
DoorDash will deliver certain smaller items purchased on Facebook Marketplace as part of a new partnership. Here's what can be delivered.
Chicago restaurateur details incredible weight-loss journey and efforts to help others
Chicago chef and restaurateur Robert Magiet talks about what inspired his renewed focus on health and the importance of passing on lessons and guidance to his children and others on Facebook.
Chicago-area parents share local family friendly getaways in massive Facebook group
Lindsay Kosciuk, founder of "Make it fun! Family adventures" Facebook group, talks about the community of local parents she built and how the group allows families to share great ideas for fun across the area.
Highland Park mom posts message on social media after dodging bullets at 4th of July parade
A Highland Park mother posted a deeply personal message for her daughters on Facebook, and now, it is resonating with parents nationwide.
Facebook users can receive settlement money from new lawsuit
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Facebook users can receive a payment — once again — after a settlement was reached in a new class action lawsuit.
Facebook parent Meta expanding Illinois data center, adding more than 200 jobs
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is expanding a data center in northern Illinois and says more than 200 operational jobs will be based there once complete.
Woman murdered during Facebook Live video
Janice David, 34, was choked, beaten, and stabbed in what police called a "very gruesome, very evil act" that was streamed live on social media.
Chicago woman launches Facebook group to inspire tens of thousands of women worldwide to embrace travel
Arden Joy and Devan Murray talk about the Her Adventures Facebook goup and their mission of getting women across the world to embrace traveling and share new experiences.
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.
Founder of 'Midwest Girl Gang' on the biggest issues women face today
Jennifer Laino, founder of the "Midwest Girl Gang," talks about building a support network for women and some of the challenges women experience brought on by pandemic.
Meta makes efforts to help those impacted by Russian Invasion
As the war in Ukraine continues to roll out, Meta is working to help those impacted by the invasion through Facebook, connecting people with local charities assisting the displaced.