Vic Mensa launches first Black-owned weed brand
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After two years of legal cannabis in Illinois, the first local Black-owned brand is hitting dispensary shelves.

New video of Marshawn Lynch arrest
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New details were released Thursday on the DUI arrest of former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch from earlier this week in Las Vegas.

Jurassic Park comes to Lincoln Park
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Replay Lincoln Park has gotten wild. Their pop-up "Jurassic Bar" is running now through Labor Day. They have a lot of instagramable moments and a drink menu inspired by the Jurassic Park movies. Tim McGill journeyed into the jungle for Good Day Chicago to check it out.

Little Village residents call for Riot Fest to leave Douglass Park
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Some residents of Little Village and Lawndale want Riot Fest and other similar music festivals to stop using the West Side park, during which residents are unable to access the park for extended periods in the summer.

Residents in Little Village, Lawndale push for Riot Fest to leave Douglass Park

Community organizers are asking music artists to pull out of performing at Riot Fest next month as they continue to push for the three-day festival to leave Douglass Park.

Disney+ subscribers will soon have to pay more if they want to avoid ads

Disney said it is raising prices for streaming subscribers in the U.S. who want to watch Disney+ without ads as more viewers switch to what CEO Bob Chapek described Wednesday as the “best value in streaming.”

‘E.T.’ returns to select theaters for its 40th anniversary

Forty years after Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” captured hearts around the world, the iconic film is returning to the big screen.

Raymond Briggs, author of 'The Snowman,' dies at 88

British children’s author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, whose creations include "The Snowman" and "Fungus the Bogeyman," has died. He was 88.

Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress of 'Grease,' dies at 73

"Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer," a Facebook post read.

Midsommer Flight puts modern, approachable twist on 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
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Beth Wolf, founder and director of Midsommer Flight, talks about their return to Chicago parks this summer with "A Midsummer Night's Dream," a celebration of their 10th anniversary.

Ashton Kutcher diagnosed with vasculitis: What you should know about the disease

An announcement by actor Ashton Kutcher that he couldn't walk, hear or talk after his vasculitis diagnosis two years ago has put a spotlight on the disease. Here's what you should know about vasculitis.

John Travolta honors Olivia Newton-John: 'My dearest Olivia'

John Travolta, Richard Marx, and other celebrities paid tribute to "Grease" star Olivia Newton-John after her death was announced Monday.

'Hocus Pocus 2' cereal coming to US grocery stores this month

Kellogg’s is brewing up a potion-inspired “Hocus Pocus 2” cereal in celebration of the highly-anticipated sequel. Here’s when you’ll be able to snag a box.

Bud Billiken returns for 93rd annual parade this Saturday in Washington Park
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Myiti Sengstacke-Rice, president and CEO of Chicago Defender Charities, previews this weekend's Bud Billiken Parade and talks about the importance of the parade in the cultural fabric of Chicago.