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Our Chicago: IL moves toward 'bell to bell' cell phone ban in schools

Apr 28

Evanston High School bans cell phones during class

Aug 14, 2024

'Get off your phones': HHS advisory calls on kids to cut screen time

The advisory was released amid a growing debate over cellphone usage and its impact on youth.

May 22

Lawsuit: Chicago illegally collected millions from cell phone tickets

Apr 17, 2023

Close call! Boy using phone falls down storage hole, saved by boxes

Feb 18, 2022

Twitter launches Fleets, temporary posts that disappear

Nov 17, 2020

Cellphone injuries on the rise, especially among youth, data shows

Dec 28, 2019

'World first' cell phone detection cameras rolled out in Australia

Dec 2, 2019

Schools say cellphone bans caused by parents' texting

Sep 4, 2019

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Evanston High School bans cell phones during class

Aug 13, 2024

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New state laws ban drivers holding phones, hike marriage age requirements starting July 1

Jul 1, 2020

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'World first' cell phone detection cameras rolled out in Australia

Dec 2, 2019

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Hotels offer perks to guests who give up phones

Dec 21, 2018

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Digital Detox Vacation: How it benefits you and your kids

More people are searching for trips that help them get away from it all and disconnect as a digital detox.

Aug 6, 2019

Digital detox: Resorts offer perks for handing over phones

Can you take a vacation from your cellphone? A growing number of hotels will help you find out.

Dec 21, 2018

Vitaminwater offering $100K to ditch your smartphone for 1 year

You may want to put your phone down because vitaminwater is offering a sweet deal in a contest that challenges smartphone users to go scroll-free for a year.

Dec 14, 2018

New Honolulu law prohibits looking at cellphone while crossing street

When you cross the street in Honolulu, look both ways -- but NOT at the life-changing text your best friend just sent.

Jul 30, 2017

Restaurant offers discount to families who put away phones at table

A restaurant in Pennsylvania is encouraging families to put down their phones at the dinner table.

Mar 23, 2017