20 internet providers agree to discount service for low-income Americans
The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.
Report shows disparities in internet access throughout Chicago
A new analysis by the University of Chicago has revealed vast differences in internet connectivity across the city, with some neighborhoods reporting more than one-third of households offline.
Face-scanner Clearview agrees to limits in Chicago court settlement
Facial recognition startup Clearview AI has agreed to restrict the use of its massive collection of face images to settle allegations that it collected people’s photos without their consent.
The dangers of self-diagnosing mental illnesses based on Tiktok videos
Dr. Michelle Cutler from The Chicago Schol of Professional Psychology talks about the pitfalls of teens self-diagnosing mental health disorders based off information from Tiktok videos.
New analysis highlights digital divide found across Chicago neighborhoods
A new analysis by the University of Chicago has revealed vast differences in internet connectivity across the city, with some neighborhoods reporting more than one-third of households offline.
Northbrook optometrist designs life-changing glasses that help brain trauma patients
Dr. Deborah Zelinsky from the Mind-Eye Institute talks about her research into how special eyeglasses can help treat brain trauma in her patients.
Key fob hacking: How thieves can hack into your car and tips to stop it
Thieves can tap into the frequency of keyless vehicle fobs, making drivers vulnerable to break-ins. Here are some tips on how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell makes brief return to Twitter before being banned again
Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.
Federal agents speak to Chicago students about online safety
Some students at a Chicago school got a hard lesson Thursday about child exploitation that starts online, from the people who investigate those heinous crimes.
Homeland Security agents speak to Chicago students about online safety
The child exploitation team told students about real world threats, including cyber bullying, grooming and human trafficking — all connected to people preying on kids online.
Chicago students receive online safety lesson from Homeland Security investigators
Children at a school on Chicago's West Side received an important lesson about staying safe online.
Fictosexual man who married hologram says he can't communicate with her anymore
A man who married a fictional, computer-synthesized pop singer four years ago now says he can't communicate with her but still loves her.
What to make of Elon Musk's decision to buy Twitter
Dr. David Gunkel from Northern Illinois University talks about the potential impacts of Elon Musk purchasing Twitter.
Decoding drug emojis: FOX 32 Special Report
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently issued an emoji drug decoder to help parents know if, or when, their children are texting about illegal drugs.
Everything Elon Musk wants to change about Twitter
As Twitter’s newest owner, Elon Musk has already been floating suggestions for changes he’d like to see on the social media platform.
Drug dealers using emojis to target teens — here's what parents should know
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently issued an emoji drug decoder to help parents know if, or when, their children are texting about illegal drugs.
Decoding drug emojis: FOX 32 Special Report preview
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) recently issued an emoji drug decoder to help parents know if, or when, their children are texting about illegal drugs.
Magnetic, robotic slime could move through your body and give surgeons ‘an extra hand’
A professor and his team of students in Hong Kong have developed magnetic slime that one day could move inside your body and pick up things that don’t belong there.
Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
East Dundee residents to begin paying 5% tax on streaming services
The East Dundee Village Board called it an "amusement tax” targeting people who gave up cable, but rely on streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime.