A 19-year-old man from Elgin allegedly stole a cellphone belonging to an individual he met through an unidentified dating app.
Social Media
Jan 8, 2019 |
After a year of security breaches, data privacy concerns and political intrusions, some Facebook users are pulling the plug. Should you?
Nov 21, 2018 |
The debate gained new urgency this week with the shooting death of Dr. Tamara O’Neal outside Mercy Hospital, as physicians argue shootings are a public health crisis that they must play a key role in trying to stem.
Nov 15, 2018 |
Gang violence in Chicago has been researched, debated and battled for years. What role might artificial intelligence play in preventing violence?
Aug 10, 2018 |
Norfolk Southern Railway is backing up from a controversial practice following backlash sparked by viral videos.
Aug 9, 2018 |
Once again, police are in the crosshairs due to social media posts that have gone viral. This time, videos show police using a so-called bait truck in Englewood.
Aug 8, 2018 |
Controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been banned by several social media platforms. Were they within their their rights, or is this censorship?
Jul 23, 2018 |
Next time you step outside to mentally recharge, leave your phone at your desk. A new study finds using electronics outdoors counteracts nature’s restorative properties.
Jul 17, 2018 |
From traditional smileys and beyond, emoji are ubiquitous in today’s culture. But just when are they appropriate for use in the workplace?
Jul 12, 2018 |
More fallout in the wake of a viral video that has resulted in hate crime charges and a police officer’s resignation.
Jul 10, 2018 |
A video shot in a Cook County forest preserve has caught fire on social media and is prompting blowback from county officials on both sides of the aisle.
Jun 27, 2018 |
Facebook denied an advertisement by Elmurst-based Citizen Advocacy Center for an event on data privacy, flagging the ad as "political content."
Jun 11, 2018 |
A Chicago nonprofit co-founded in 2012 by Che “Rhymefest” Smith and Kanye West has been rebranded. Rhymefest tells us what’s next for the organization formerly known as Donda’s House.
May 30, 2018 |
In response to Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet, the former senior advisor to President Barack Obama said, “We need to turn it into a teaching moment.”
May 24, 2018 |
Lessons learned from a joke that goes viral – and the backlash that follows. We speak with Northwestern University professor Viorica Marian.
May 21, 2018 |
It’s a debate that’s consumed the internet: Do you hear Yanny or Laurel? We explore just what’s going on behind this audio illusion.
