Six Flags, Cedar Fair join forces in $2 billion stock deal

The merger will encompass a broad array of properties, including the popular Six Flags Great America located in north suburban Gurnee.

Meg Ryan directs and stars in new rom-com 'What Happens Later'

The “queen of rom-coms” Meg Ryan is not only starring in a new romantic comedy hitting theaters this weekend – she wrote and directed it as well.

Meg Ryan directs and stars in new rom-com 'What Happens Later'
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The "queen of rom-coms" Meg Ryan is not only starring in a new romantic comedy hitting theaters this weekend ? she wrote and directed it as well.

Steve Dahl Podcast comes to Zanies Comedy Club in Rosemont
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Steve Dahl, the king of Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park, now hosts daily podcasts with Dag Juhlin and Brendan Greeley. The trio is headed to Zanies in Rosemont for a live recording.

USAF Band hosting special Veterans Day performances
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November 11th is a day to honor our veterans and as part of celebrating them, the USAF Band of Mid-America is holding special Chicago-area Veterans Day concerts.

True crime podcast investigates 40 year-old murder of Darlene Hulse
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Darlene Hulse was brutally killed in her Indiana home in 1984. The Deck Investigates podcast with Ashley Flowers spotlights this cold case and draws attention to the lack of resources available to look into the murder.

Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla' highlights relationship with Elvis, hits theaters this week

The relationship between Elvis and Priscilla Presley is being given the big-screen treatment with the buzzed-about – and controversial – new drama from Oscar-winning writer/director Sofia Coppola, “Priscilla."

New biopic 'Priscilla' shows Elvis from different perspective
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Directed by Sofia Coppola, Priscilla stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi. The co-stars describe sitting next to Priscilla Presley herself during the Venice premiere.

‘Mean Girls’ cast reunites for Walmart Black Friday ad

“Something fetch is coming next Wednesday," Walmart promises in a new 2-minute Black Friday commercial featuring the reunited cast of ‘Mean Girls’ (and more Easter eggs than you can count).

773 Dance Project: Non-profit brings dance to children with limited access
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The 773 Dance Project was founded by Tyler Thompson in 2018 to increase accessibility to dance in underserved communities. Pauline Mosely joined her childhood friend in 2020 to teach children at churches and schools.

AMC offers $5 movie tickets with 'surprise twist' – here's what to know

Want a little adventure at the cinema? AMC is selling movie tickets for $5 but there’s a catch. Here’s what to know about the new program for movie fans.

How Chicago played a starring role in classic scary movies

Whether they were filmed here, inspired by a local location or just share the name of some haunted locales, some of the greatest horror films of all time – and the monsters that inhabit them – share some Chicago connections.

Chicago plays crucial role in several classic horror movies
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In honor of Halloween, FOX 32's Jake Hamilton talks about some of Chicago's special connections to a handful of the scariest movies ever filmed.