Gypsy Rose Blanchard speaks out on social media
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was sentenced for helping her then-boyfriend kill her mother in 2015. She was released from prison just before the New Year and just recently took to social media to thank people for their support.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
Tinder rolls out 'exclusive' $499 monthly membership called Tinder Select
The Tinder Select membership requires a monthly fee of $499, according to multiple reports. Here's what it includes — and how users get approved to join.
TikTok's 'jawline doctor' gives tips on how to delete that double chin
Not a fan of your double chin? A local plastic surgeon is telling us ways to get rid of it without surgery.
Sextortion: How to protect your kids from escalating online danger
A FOX 32 special report reveals a staggering increase in financially-motivated sextortion cases, prompting concerns among parents as winter break approaches.
Sextortion cases soar: How to protect your kids from escalating online danger
A FOX 32 special report reveals a staggering increase in financially-motivated sextortion cases, prompting concerns among parents as winter break approaches.
Sextortion: What to do if it happens to you
If you think the name is bad, wait until you hear how much sextortion has increased in the last year alone. Federal law enforcement says the number of financially-motivated cases jumped 1,000% from 2021 to 2022.
Nearly 1 in 5 teens use TikTok, YouTube 'almost constantly,’ survey finds
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
Chicago police warn residents of armed robberies during Facebook Marketplace meetups on West Side
At least four people were robbed at gunpoint on Chicago's West Side in the past two weeks while attempting to meet someone from Facebook Marketplace.
TikTok, Meta, X CEOs to testify before US Senate on child safety in January
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing scheduled for Jan. 31 where five major social media platform CEOs will testify on online child exploitation.
'Sharenting' highlights disturbing trend of parents over-sharing on social media
"Sharenting" is a relatively new term to describe parents over-sharing things about their children online
Online tool changing the way Illinois students cope
A growing number of schools in Illinois are using an online film program to help their students cope with anxiety, loneliness, bullying, and social media addiction. Scilla Andreen, CEO of Impactful USA, talks about how their Creative Coping Toolkit is helpings students in distress.
Chipotle renames restaurant after Travis Kelce's old tweets resurface
Chipotle is taking advantage of Tracis Kelce's old tweets in the form of a new marketing campaign.
Local TikTok star Ismail Taher hosts turkey giveaway
Local TikTok star Ismail Taher joins Good Day Chicago to preview his second annual turkey giveaway.
Chicago alderwoman tests positive for COVID for the first time
A Chicago alderwoman says she has tested positive for COVID-19 for the first time.
Couple's viral 'Taylor Swift Jar' has wife paying a quarter whenever she mentions the star
Saying Taylor Swift's name in this family home will cost you — "Travis Kelce included."
TikTok is shutting down its $2 billion Creator Fund
Here's how to make money on TikTok using the platform's newer Creativity Program.
Protesters fill Rep. Sean Casten's office, forcing closure of office building
Members of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network were at Congressman Sean Casten's Office Wednesday in Glen Ellyn, requesting to meet with the representative.
Illinois among dozens of states suing Meta
Illinois is among dozens of states alleging that Facebook and Instagram harm the health of children — and the company knows it.