Parents of Chicago teen cyber-bullied to death speak out after Senate hearing
The Senate crowd was filled with parents, including two Chicago parents, of bullied victims.
Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify before Senate Judiciary Committee on child exploitation
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
Parents who lost son to cyberbullying confront social media CEOS during child safety hearing
Leaders of big tech companies were grilled by Senate leaders over child safety online. Attending were CEOs in charge of Meta, X and TikTok, to name a few. But also present were parents of children who lost a child to social media harm. Among those parents were Rose and Rob Bronstein, who lost their son Nate to suicide. They joined us live to talk about their story.
Zuckerberg apologizes as Senate grills tech leaders over kids' online safety
Tech leaders were taking tough questions from the Senate on Wednesday.
Videos: Zuckerberg grilled, stands and apologizes during child safety hearing before Senate
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
Big tech grilled on online child exploitation
Social media companies like Meta, X, TikTok and Snapchat testified in D.C. Wednesday after lawmakers moved to a law to protect children online. Families of children who were cyberbullied gathered at the hearing to support stronger laws.
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Durbin rips big tech, says they're not doing enough to protect children
Five tech CEOs are set to testify on Wednesday about the crisis of online child sexual exploitation. Ahead of the hearing, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin made clear his disappointment about what big tech companies have done so far.
Elmo bombarded with existential dread after checking in with the world
"How is everybody doing?" Elmo asked his followers on X, formerly Twitter.
Illinois animal shelter has whisker-worthy way to get back at your ex on Valentine's Day
If you're looking to get back at your ex on Valentine's Day, cats at this Illinois animal shelter have the purrrrfect plan!
Social media influences children to adopt skincare routines
Children as young as 10 years old are taking to social media to share their skincare and makeup routines. Dermatologist Lauren Fine explains what's healthy and what's not for tweens developing their routines.
US lawmakers issue warning against ZYN nicotine pouches
ZYN nicotine pouches are being marketed toward teens on social media, according to Senator Chuck Schumer. The lawmaker is calling on the feds to investigate the "highly addictive" product.
Wedding at the Chicago Rat Hole goes viral
The Chicago Rat Hole in Roscoe Village has been making its rounds on social media as rodent fans visit and pay tribute.
Wedding at the Chicago Rat Hole goes viral
The Chicago Rat Hole in Roscoe Village has been making its rounds on social media as rodent fans visit and pay tribute.
Mom films Panera drive-thru refusing her order due to ‘screaming’ kid: Internet moms side with Panera worker
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
Former Illinois teacher pleads guilty to asking 13-year-old for explicit images on Snapchat
A former elementary teacher pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to soliciting sexual images from minors, including a 13-year-old who he conversed with via Snapchat, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Illinois.
Chicago man has no case against women in 'Are we dating the same guy' group: legal expert
A Chicago man filed $75 million lawsuit against several woman who posted about him in a Facebook group for women. Attorney Karen Conti explains why he doesn't have much of a case.
Snapchat allows parents to limit their teens from using app’s ‘My AI’ chatbot feature
The new feature lets parents access their kids privacy settings, while protecting them from harmful content.
Mom calls out bullies' parents in viral TikTok after daughter's 'knock-off' Stanley cup was mocked at school
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
A Pilgrimage to the Chicago Rat Hole: The city's can't-miss attraction
A Chicago comedian and artist discovered something unusual in Roscoe Village and now, everyone wants to see it with their own eyes!