A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors Wednesday at a landmark trial that the company took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach on kids under 13 on its platforms.

In a major reversal, Illinois regulators have proposed letting cannabis companies grow cannabis outdoors.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Aug. 20, according to the Tribune’s archives.

This Lincoln Park home has six bedrooms, four bathrooms and three outdoor spaces. The kitchen features porcelain counters with a matching backsplash, a waterfall island and Thermador appliances.

Homer Glen and Homer Towship residents opposed Badger Daylighting’s plans to relocate from Channahon 38 acres along 159th Street.

The mission of Community Assisted Rides, or CARS, is to give rides to older residents who no longer drive in 22 towns around La Grange.

Tony Russo expands his LifeSpeed behavioral support services program by opening CORE, which focuses on adults who are wait-listed for years for medical support by the state.

The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending.

Target reported a second straight quarter of comparable sales gains on Wednesday, saying that a merchandising overhaul under the retailer’s new CEO attracted more customers and boosted sales both in stores and online.

Canada has dodged President Donald Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs — at least for now.