Technology

Tiege Dooley-Panko, founder of The Social Media Detox, stopped by Good Day Chicago to offer advice on how to unplug during the holidays.

AT&T is phasing out traditional landline service in Illinois, prompting consumer advocates to warn about reliability, 911 access, and what options customers have as the transition moves forward.

A psychiatrist with Endeavor Health discusses new research on short-form video consumption, its potential impact on brain health, and practical steps viewers can take to curb overuse.

Ald. William Hall joins ChicagoLIVE to break down his proposal targeting the online roots of Chicago’s teen takeovers, saying platforms like TikTok and Instagram must remove dangerous meetup posts or be held accountable. He talks about youth safety, cyber monitoring, cooperation with Ald. Brian Hopkins, and why he believes corporations—not homeowners—should shoulder more of the city’s financial burden.

Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.

Android phones can now securely live stream to emergency services during a 911 call or text, allowing responders to see the scene in real time. | A live look at what happened today, what’s happening now, and what’s coming tonight—no script, just real news.

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin introduced a new bill to protect children from online predators.

UIC’s Mike Bennett breaks down how far AI has come, its impact on pop culture and jobs, the biggest concerns people have, and what advancements we may see in 2026 and beyond.

LeaseChat is here — a free AI tool built by University of Chicago law students to help renters understand what’s really in their lease. Kimball Dean Parker joined ChicagoLIVE to show how it works: upload your lease, ask questions, learn your local housing laws, and even generate letters to your landlord. And yes, it’s available in English and Spanish.

Erich Kerekes from Hallow joined ChicagoLIVE to talk about the surge in digital prayer and the app’s new Advent Challenge, already attracting hundreds of thousands of users. He shares how technology is helping people reconnect with daily faith practices—and why AI will never replace real spiritual relationships.