Technology

Lightfoot kicks off 2021 Chicago Venture Summit

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot welcomed venture capitalists, tech investors and startup ecosystems leaders for the 2021 Chicago Venture Summit on Wednesday.

September 29, 2021 12:32pm CDT

Facebook pauses development of Instagram for Kids app

Dr. Colleen Stiles-Shields from Rush University Medical Center shares her thoughts on Facebook's about-face on the Instagram for Kids app and how social media can shape the minds of children.

September 28, 2021 8:36am CDT

South suburban teen charged with making threats to several Chicago public schools, including Simeon

A south suburban teen has been charged with making online threats of gun violence to several Chicago public schools, including Simeon Career Academy High School, which lost two students to shootings this week.

September 24, 2021 4:05pm CDT

Chicago schools on high alert following deaths of 2 Simeon students, social media threats

Since two students from Simeon Career Academy High School were shot and killed earlier this week, there's understandably been fear within Chicago Public Schools.

September 23, 2021 9:10pm CDT

Ditch the Contract: Four ways to save on your phone bill

Wireless carriers are competing for your dollar like never before. Because a good deal always travels with fine print, it's important to scrutinize any offer which promises everything but your own tower.

September 22, 2021 3:51pm CDT

New Illinois law makes it mandatory for schools to talk to kids about sexting, cyberbullying

Detective Rich Wistocki of BeSure Cyber Training talks about how a new Illinois law will change the way students are educated about sexting and cyberbullying.

September 20, 2021 7:34am CDT

'Devious Licks' Tik Tok trend happening at local schools

Kids in Texas have been destroying school bathrooms as a part of a Tik Tok trend. Now, the trend has moved up to the Chicagoland area.

September 17, 2021 9:21pm CDT

Chicago, suburban students accused of school vandalism Tik Tok trend

Fox 32 obtained letters from the city to the suburbs sent home to parents warning them about the Tik Tok challenge where students are destroying school bathrooms.

September 17, 2021 5:00pm CDT

Instagram is damaging to teen girls: report

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Facebook has known its app, Instagram, leads to mental health and body image trouble for teenage girls.

September 15, 2021 9:45pm CDT

Report: Instagram toxic for young girls

Popular social media sites are proving to be toxic for young girls, according to a report. Dr. Tali Raviv, a psychologist at Lurie Children's Hospital weighs in on the topic.

September 15, 2021 4:39pm CDT