Cody Longo, 'Days of Our Lives' actor, dead at 34

Cody Longo was also a musician whose 2013 single "She Said" charted on the Billboard Top 100 charts.

'Pictionary' returns for season 2 on WPWR
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Pictionary, the game show hosted by Jerry O'Connell, is returning to WPWR for a second season. See what's in store for the host himself. O'Connell joins Good Day Chicago for an update.

Rihanna promises 'jam-packed' Super Bowl halftime show in 1st live event in 7 years

"It’s going to be a celebration of my catalog in the best way that we could have put it together," Rihanna said of her upcoming Super Bowl halftime show.

Windy City Smokeout unveils lineup for summer festival
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The Windy City Smokeout has revealed its music lineup for this year's event, including some major headliners.

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer, dies at 94

The Grammy, Oscar and Tony-winning composer helped write the themes for such films as “Arthur” and “What’s New, Pussycat?” He also wrote songs for Dionne Warwick.

Julianne Moore talks about new Apple TV+ thriller 'Sharper'

Apple TV+’s new thriller “Sharper” follows a group of double-crossing con artists making their way through New York while attempting to not get double crossed themselves.

'Toy Story' and 'Frozen' sequels in the works, Disney CEO reveals

Disney CEO Bob Iger made the announcement on an earnings call and said the company will have "more to share about these productions soon."

Lyric Opera hosts world premiere of 'The Factotum,' a Chicago-based opera
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Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj, co-book writer and dramaturg of "The Factotum," talks about the groundbreaking new opera based on a Black barbershop in Chicago.

Construction begins on $100 million South Shore film studio
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The 222,000-square foot Regal Mile Studios is projected to open next year on a 7-acre parcel at the intersection of South Chicago Avenue, Stony Island and 77th Street.

New $60M film studio opening in South Shore

Chicago is auditioning to be the "Hollywood of the Midwest," breaking ground on a new $60 million film studio.