Mike Preston, 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior' star, dies at 93
Mike Preston, the Australian actor best known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" and Detective Bob Delaney in the television series "Homicide," has died. He was 93.
Mike Preston, the Australian actor best known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" and Detective Bob Delaney in the television series "Homicide," has died. He was 93.
Chicago Gourmet returns with new events and top chefs
Illinois Restaurant Association President and CEO Sam Toia previews this year's Chicago Gourmet festival, highlighting new events, featured chefs, food trends, and what attendees can expect in September.
Illinois Restaurant Association President and CEO Sam Toia previews this year's Chicago Gourmet festival, highlighting new events, featured chefs, food trends, and what attendees can expect in September.
Lollapalooza road closures begin as Grant Park preparations ramp up
Road closures around Grant Park are underway ahead of Lollapalooza, with officials urging commuters to use public transit and expect heavier traffic as the festival approaches.
Road closures around Grant Park are underway ahead of Lollapalooza, with officials urging commuters to use public transit and expect heavier traffic as the festival approaches.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Freddy Cannon, 'Palisades Park' singer and rock star, dies at 89
Freddy Cannon was well known for various hit songs during his career like “Palisades Park," “Tallahassee Lassie," and “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans."
Freddy Cannon was well known for various hit songs during his career like “Palisades Park," “Tallahassee Lassie," and “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans."
Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Simone Biles undergoes procedure after near-death experience in June: Reports
Simone Biles is reportedly back in the hospital after she revealed she “almost died" last month.
Simone Biles is reportedly back in the hospital after she revealed she “almost died" last month.
Disney reportedly lays off hundreds of employees, Pixar hit hard despite blockbuster success
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Paul de Gelder talks journey from shark attack survivor to 'Shark Week' host
Paul de Gelder joins Good Day Chicago to preview Discovery Channel’s Shark Week ahead of its kickoff this Sunday.
Paul de Gelder joins Good Day Chicago to preview Discovery Channel’s Shark Week ahead of its kickoff this Sunday.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber nets $3.75 million at auction
The lightsaber from the iconic “Star Wars" sequel sold for nearly $4 million, marking the highest ever price for a prop used in the popular sci-fi film.
The lightsaber from the iconic “Star Wars" sequel sold for nearly $4 million, marking the highest ever price for a prop used in the popular sci-fi film.
Chicago street performer arrested during performance says he is being targeted
A Chicago street performer said he got arrested Friday night in the middle of his performance in front of the Wrigley Building.
A Chicago street performer said he got arrested Friday night in the middle of his performance in front of the Wrigley Building.
'It's a traumatic experience': Street performer speaks out after arrest
Street performer Andrew David, known for belting on the streets of Chicago, was arrested Friday night over a noise violation. David speaks out about being arrested despite having a street performer license.
Street performer Andrew David, known for belting on the streets of Chicago, was arrested Friday night over a noise violation. David speaks out about being arrested despite having a street performer license.
Local youth sports nonprofit receives big donation from Barstool 'Big Cat' Dan Katz | ChicagoLIVE
Barstool's Dan Katz, known as Big Cat, donated $75,000 to local youth sports nonprofit that provides mentorship to children through baseball and softball. Lost Boyz Inc. Executive Director LaVonte Stewart Sr. talks about the nonprofit and what this donation means for him and the organization.
Barstool's Dan Katz, known as Big Cat, donated $75,000 to local youth sports nonprofit that provides mentorship to children through baseball and softball. Lost Boyz Inc. Executive Director LaVonte Stewart Sr. talks about the nonprofit and what this donation means for him and the organization.
Lollapalooza brings big names in music, road closures to Chicago
Lollapalooza is Chicago's biggest music festival, bringing famous names to Grant Park but also several road closures around the area. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus breaks down the road closures and the headliners.
Lollapalooza is Chicago's biggest music festival, bringing famous names to Grant Park but also several road closures around the area. FOX Chicago's Gabriella Premus breaks down the road closures and the headliners.
TMZ: New video released from Nolan Wells' disappearance, D4vd murder trial begins
A new video has been released from the day teenager Nolan Wells disappeared, and the preliminary hearing for singer D4vd's murder case begins. TMZ's Michael Babcock breaks down the latest in both cases.
A new video has been released from the day teenager Nolan Wells disappeared, and the preliminary hearing for singer D4vd's murder case begins. TMZ's Michael Babcock breaks down the latest in both cases.
Kaylee Hottle, Godzilla vs Kong actress, dies at 18
Actress Kaylee Hottle, best known for her role in two 'Godzilla' films has died.
Actress Kaylee Hottle, best known for her role in two 'Godzilla' films has died.
'Beauty in Black' star Terrell Carter joins ChicagoLIVE at the NAACP Convention
Terrell Carter sits down with FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago to discuss 'Beauty in Black', his new book, and what attending the convention means to him.
Terrell Carter sits down with FOX Chicago's Tia Ewing at the 117th NAACP National Convention in Chicago to discuss 'Beauty in Black', his new book, and what attending the convention means to him.
Judge issues temporary restraining order in Paramount - Warner Bros. merger
A federal judge on Monday issued a 14-day temporary restraining order pausing Paramount's proposed $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The order comes after 12 states filed a lawsuit last Monday seeking to block the deal, arguing the merger would eliminate competition in Hollywood and reduce choices for consumers nationwide.
A federal judge on Monday issued a 14-day temporary restraining order pausing Paramount's proposed $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The order comes after 12 states filed a lawsuit last Monday seeking to block the deal, arguing the merger would eliminate competition in Hollywood and reduce choices for consumers nationwide.
Jennifer Finch, founding L7 bassist and songwriter, dies at 59
Jennifer Finch, the bassist, singer and songwriter best known for her work with pioneering rock band L7, has died at 59 after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer.
Jennifer Finch, the bassist, singer and songwriter best known for her work with pioneering rock band L7, has died at 59 after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer.
'The Odyssey' earns $257M worldwide in opening weekend
Christopher Nolan's epic telling of "The Odyssey" has earned the biggest live-action opening of any movie this year with $257 million worldwide.
Christopher Nolan's epic telling of "The Odyssey" has earned the biggest live-action opening of any movie this year with $257 million worldwide.