Bill Hayes, 'Days of Our Lives' star, dies: reports

"Days of Our Lives" star Bill Hayes originated the role of Doug Williams in 1970 and remained in the role off-and-on through 2023.

Chicago rapper G Herbo sentenced to probation in fraud plot

The rapper G Herbo was sentenced to three years' probation Thursday after pleading guilty to his role in a scheme that used stolen credit card information to pay for an opulent lifestyle including private jets and designer puppies.

Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'

“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."

Second City teachers set deadline for strike that could halt shows there

Teachers who work at The Second City say they will go on strike and form a picket line outside the company’s Old Town theater if a contract isn’t reached by Tuesday.

Kevin Hart responds to Katt Williams: 'You don't entertain the circus. You watch it'

"You don't entertain the circus. You watch it," said actor Kevin Hart when asked about being called out by comedian Katt Williams during an explosive rant on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast.

Lyric Opera of Chicago to show Champion: 'An opera in jazz'
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Terence Blanchard's first opera, Champion, is coming to the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The performance is based on the true story of boxer Emile Griffith.

Chicago announces 2024 summer festival dates
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While we're still in the thick of winter, summer will be here before you know it. The City of Chicago announced on Tuesday dates for all its fun summer festivals.

Chicago summer festival schedule: Air and Water Show moved for Democratic convention

While Chicago finds itself in the midst of the first big winter snowstorm of the season, the city is warming things up with Tuesday’s announcement of dates for this year’s spring and summer festivals.

Golden Globes 2024: 'Oppenheimer' dominates, 'Poor Things' upsets 'Barbie' in comedy

A revamped Golden Globes kicked off with Taylor Swift in the house, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” winning best comedy or musical over the category favorite, “Barbie.”

Leonardo DiCaprio mentioned in so-called 'Jeffrey Epstein list'

In the latest batch of the so-called "Jeffrey Epstein list," Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz and Bruce Willis were among the Hollywood stars name-dropped in the court docs.