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The company has nine days left to find a buyer.
The clock is tick, tick, ticking for TikTok once again, with nine days left until a deadline for owner ByteDance to sell the social media platform in order to remain operational in the United States.
A new study by Northwestern University found skincare routines promoted to teens on TikTok can be harmful and expensive.
The West Side turned South Sider credits his real-life experience for the success of his videos.
Chicago native Johnta Richmond, also known online as Boom2Funny, has over one million social media followers and is a TikTok sensation.
The mom-influencer chows down on a big handful of spinach before her lunch.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
As TikTok faces another potential ban in the U.S. if not sold to an American buyer, Amazon has expressed interest as have several other companies.
The wedding gown was of the same model that Sarah Jessica Parker wore in "Sex and the City." Ashley Cano joins Marie Saavedra to talk about her viral find.
The lawsuit alleges TikTok's algorithm is designed to trap vulnerable users in cycles of despair for profit.
The fire began outside the building – which was unoccupied at the time – and caused minor damage before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
The social media app restored its service after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app’s access when he regains power on Monday.
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order on Monday to postpone the ban on TikTok from going into effect.
The app went dark less than two hours before the ban was set to go into effect. President-elect Donald Trump said he will most likely delay a ban on TikTok for 90 days once he takes office tomorrow.
American users who open the TikTok app are now greeted by an error message. So, what happens to all the people who rely on the app to support their families or businesses? Farzaan Aleem, known as Farzy online, who was followed by more than three million people on TikTok, explains how the ban will affect those who used the app for more than just income.
The ban will go into effect beginning Sunday, Jan. 19.
U.S. Supreme Court justices unanimously ruled that the law requiring the sale of the app did not violate the First Amendment protection against government abridgment of free speech.
Local content creator Ben Wheeler, or d1wheeler, has a big following on the app and creates a series of videos explaining the world in 60 seconds. He says he actually supports the ban because of security concerns.
What does the ban mean for the 170 million users in the United States? One expert breaks down the possible outcomes if the app is not sold by Sunday.
The decision means TikTok must either divest from its parent company, Byte Dance, or be removed from U.S. app stores and hosting services beginning Jan. 19.
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
The Supreme Court said it may announce opinions on Friday, a last-minute addition that comes just two days before a law that would ban TikTok is set to go into effect.
TikTok could shut down the social media site in the U.S. by Sunday, Jan. 19.
TikTok could shut down the social media site in the U.S. by Sunday, Jan. 19. As Marissa Sulek reports, one Chicago influencer says he built his entire platform on TikTok, and he could lose it in a matter of days.
Justices heard arguments on Friday regarding a looming ban that goes into effect in just over a week unless TikTok's China-based owner sells the platform. The government calls the app a security threat, while influencers say their livelihood is at stake.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
Police in Yorkville, Illinois, were investigating Monday after they said a driver intentionally hit a pedestrian.
A fire blasted through an apartment building in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood Sunday night.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Americans are optimistic about scientific advances in AI, but concerned that AI may take jobs.
The vice president headlines a Council Bluffs rally Friday, his second Iowa stop this year. He's been one of the GOP's most visible midterm surrogates, with trips to Kansas, Wisconsin and Ohio.
Fuel prices continue to climb across the country, and that has U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) pointing the finger at President Trump.
Nicor customers will get a break on their bills this fall after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Roul reached an agreement with the utility to cut $140 million from its requested rate hike.
Drivers in Chicago and beyond were paying the highest gas prices ever recorded for the Labor Day holiday as millions of Americans were making their way home on Monday.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit Thursday against ABC Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., alleging deceptive business practices.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Cardinal Blase Cupich and a group of Catholic nuns have joined a federal lawsuit challenging Illinois' Medical Aid in Dying law, which is set to take effect in just over a week.
Flies have been everywhere this summer in the Chicago area, and some of them bite. But why is this happening?
Prime Healthcare is drawing criticism after announcing it will stop obstetrics services at three Chicago-area hospitals.
The future of Rate Field was back in the spotlight on Wednesday.
Plans for a new Chicago White Sox stadium in the South Loop have residents near the existing ballpark in Bridgeport concerned, not just because the team might be leaving, but also what might be coming nearby.
A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
Around 115 million domestic and international tourists visited Illinois last year, pushing visitor spending past $50 billion for the first time and generating more than $88 billion in total economic impact.
A new Whole Foods Market is coming to Chicago's Old Town neighborhood.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
The stage was set and the air was humid as rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, took the stage for the first of two Chicago concerts at Soldier Field Thursday night.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago’s West Loop were smashed out early Monday.
Police in Yorkville, Illinois, were investigating Monday after they said a driver intentionally hit a pedestrian.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has your 5 a.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.
The 4 B’s — put on the brakes, breathing, and focusing on the brain and body — are a great way to interrupt anxious thoughts, slow down the body, and get some grounding. Erica Hornthal, a therapist and the author of the book “Body Aware,” joins Marie Saavedra.
Some lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are pushing for AI regulations, and the Trump White House say some actions will be taken. John Lorinc reports.
While how long Williams will be out remains unknown, fans were nevertheless alarmed to see him carted away with a towel over his head during the fourth quarter.
Police in Evanston, Illinois, said they are investigating after federal agents allegedly tried to arrest the wrong man this past weekend.
Two people were hospitalized early Monday after being hit by a car that did not stop in downtown Chicago.
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
The village of Grayslake is touting a new massive data center, but neighbors say they weren't given an opportunity to make their voices heard before the project was approved.
A Cicero woman is suing Uber and a driver after the driver allegedly sexually assaulted her. She and her boyfriend said Uber hired him despite the driver having a criminal background.
Both hospitals were supposed to be placed in receivership, but after five hours of closed-door negotiations on Tuesday, it is still unclear what the future holds for both hospitals.
Chicago police crime data show 255 reported crimes in the last two years on the two blocks where the former Hard Rock and Rainforest cafés sit vacant. Neighbors have been calling the city about the alley between them for six years.
A three-year effort by the Cook County Sheriff's Office to help bring down crime on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago appears to be working.
For the fans, the focus right now is on how Williams and the rest of the team perform on the field. Some are already dreaming of a Super Bowl appearance.
Chicago (87-69) reduced its magic number to one and could wrap up a berth if the Diamondbacks lose to the Yankees later Sunday.
Williams departed with a right hamstring injury midway through the fourth quarter.
While how long Williams will be out remains unknown, fans were nevertheless alarmed to see him carted away with a towel over his head during the fourth quarter.
The Wiener's Circle made good on their promise twice last season thanks to Caleb Williams and Head Coach Ben Johnson
Burglars smashed an ATM at a gas station minimart in Chicago's West Town community early Monday, but failed to get any money, an employee said.
Thieves crashed a vehicle into a convenience store on Chicago's Near North Side early Monday and stole the ATM.
Vandals smashed out the windows of the Haymarket Pub & Brewery in Chicago's West Loop early Monday.
An off duty Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer was among three men injured in a shooting during fight in River North early Saturday morning.
A man was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after firing shots at an Indiana State Police trooper and fleeing the scene on Friday afternoon in rural LaPorte County.
