Trump to sign TikTok deal, giving US majority ownership
President Trump is expected to agree to a deal this week that would make the popular short-form video social media app TikTok mostly owned by American investors.
Trump reveals which US billionaires and execs could take part in TikTok deal
Congress has passed legislation for a TikTok ban, but President Donald Trump has signed orders allowing the social media platform to operate while negotiations continue.
TikTok deal approached, Trump says after call with China's President Xi
President Donald Trump announced Friday that a deal to save TikTok has been approved, though he did not immediately offer any details.
TikTok deal approved, Trump says after call with China’s Xi
TikTok will be saved by a new deal with China, President Trump announced Friday. Here’s what we know.
Trump and Xi speak today: TikTok?s future, trade tensions, and Ukraine on the table
President Trump?s high-stakes call with Chinese President Xi Jinping could reshape the future of TikTok, avert a trade war, and influence the war in Ukraine.
Deal reached to "save" TikTok, Trump suggests
The president said a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a TikTok deal was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company" young people in the U.S. "very much wanted to save."
TikTok food influencer gives big boost to small Chicago restaurants
Keith Lee uses his TikTok reviews of restaurants to give a big boost to small business owners in cities like Chicago.
TikTok food influencer gives big boost to small Chicago restaurants
There are food influencers and then there is Keith Lee. It all started just a few years ago. Lee would go into small business restaurants, carry out the food, and do ratings in his car.
Meet the viral 'Cucumber Guy' whose TikTok broke the internet and sold out stores
Social media sensation Logan Moffitt joins us to talk about his viral cucumber recipes, TikTok stardom, and how he became the Webby-winning ?Most Viral? creator of 2025.
Chicago architecture, dirty sodas & gamifying the CTA | ChicagoNOW
What's trending in Chicago? We are taking you on an art deco architecture tour to see some of the city?s coolest buildings. Next, The Goddess and Grocer joins us to explain the sweet trend taking over TikTok: dirty sodas. Plus, we introduce you to an app called Transit Stats that has gamified riding the CTA, and a travel expert talks about overtourism. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
?RushTok? goes viral, but some sororities ban recruits from posting
The viral ?RushTok? trend has taken TikTok by storm, racking up millions of views as sorority hopefuls document their recruitment journeys. But some chapters are now pushing back, banning prospects from posting in an effort to protect tradition?and control the narrative.
John Stamos Pizza, quiet firing & no makeup dates | ChicagoNOW
What?s trending in Chicago? We are talking about a new TikTok dating trend which involves women going to first dates makeup-free, a new phrase called ?quiet firing,? and John Stamos? Riot Fest request to have a Greek-style pizza named after him. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Are you being quiet fired? Local expert weighs in
You?ve probably heard of ?quiet quitting? ? but what about ?quiet firing?? It?s when a company pushes someone out without ever officially firing them ? things like being passed up for projects, left out of meetings, or given zero feedback. It?s subtle, but it can leave people feeling powerless, confused, and stuck.
New TikTok dating trend: Skipping makeup on first dates
There?s a new trend on TikTok where women are showing up makeup-free on first dates ? not just to embrace natural beauty, but to see if a potential partner will accept them as they really are. It?s about flipping old dating norms and putting authenticity front and center.
?Black Cat Boyfriend Summer?: Expert explains the viral trend and what it says about relationships
It?s not just Hot Girl Summer anymore ? this season belongs to the ?Black Cat Boyfriend.? The viral TikTok trend describes a certain mysterious, independent type of partner, and it?s sparking plenty of conversation about modern relationships. Psychotherapist and author Amy Morin joins us to break down what?s behind the buzz, why it resonates, and what it reveals about the way we connect.
Local parenting expert talks 'F--- around and find out'
You?ve probably heard the phrase ?FAFO? and maybe you?ve even seen it making the rounds on parenting TikTok. But in this case, we?re not talking about internet drama, we?re talking about a parenting style that?s all about letting kids learn through experience. It?s called FAFO parenting, short for ?F? AROUND and Find Out,? and it?s sparking a big conversation about how much parents should step in versus step back. Is this just another fleeting social media trend, or is there real developmental science behind it? We?ve got PCI Certified Parent Coach Dana Hirt to break down what FAFO parenting really means, how it stacks up against traditional approaches, and when it might actually be the smartest move you can make as a parent.
Bama Rush explained: TikTok's sorority stars, brand deals and a new reality show
Move over college football: there’s another Southern tradition making headlines, stealing screens and racking up millions of views: Bama Rush.
Bettie?s Chicago spices up home cooking with hands-on classes
Owner Kristin ?Baker Bettie? Hoffman shares how her West Loop kitchen space offers interactive baking and cooking experiences ? and how a viral TikTok helped boost business.
Cortisol cocktails: Fad or gamechanger? Local expert weighs in
Bethany Doerfler, a registered dietitian from Northwestern Medicine, breaks down whether mixing magnesium, vitamin C and electrolytes really helps reduce stress and boost sleep—or if it’s just social media hype.
Georgia teen charged in parents' deaths sought help from TikTok influencers
Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, is accused of killing her parents, months after allegedly urging TikTok creators to raise awareness about the case.



















