Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, other major events canceled in Chicago this summer

Several major events in Chicago such as Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago and the Air and Water Show have been canceled this summer as the city looks to curtail the spread of COVID-19.

Six Flags Great America outlines reopening plans, safety protocols
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Hank Salemi, park president of Six Flags Great America, talks about where they are in the process of reopening and what kind of safety protocols could be implemented.

Bonnie Pointer, early member of Pointer Sisters, dies at 69

"Our family is devastated. On behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, we ask for your prayers at this time," Anita Pointer said in a statement.

Interim director named at Second City after CEO quits

The Second City improv theater has announced it appointed an African American, Anthony LeBlanc, as interim executive producer, replacing the troupe’s co-owner and CEO who resigned following accusations of racism at the Chicago comedy institution.

Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides

Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.

The Neo-Futurists take show online during pandemic
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Jorge Silva, managing director of The Neo-Futurists Theater, talks about how they're pivoting online to keep employees working during the pandemic.

Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Janelle Monae among celebrities donating to Minneapolis protesters’ bail

Protests have spread across the United States condemning the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer held a knee on his neck on Monday, and many high-profile celebrities are rallying to donate money to help demonstrators who have been arrested make bail. 

Jake Hamilton: What are Hollywood stars doing during quarantine?
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Over the past few weeks, Jake Hamilton has been tracking down some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, landing some big interviews, and chatting with them over Zoom to find out what they're doing during quarantine.

Struggles continue for indie music venues
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Chicago's indie music venues, closed due to the pandemic, aren't giving up their fight for their future and the hope of reopening. Joe Shanahan, owner of local venues Metro and Smart Bar, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about how they can keep the music playing.

Hollyy perform new single on Good Day Chicago
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Hollyy will be releasing their latest single, Nobody Loves Me (Like You Do), next Friday. They give Good Day Chicago a sneak peek.

Tenci performs new single 'Joy' on Good Day Chicago
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As part of our series highlighting local artists during the pandemic, Tenci performs a new song from her upcoming album "My Heart Is An Open Field," which comes out June 5th.

Jimmy Cobb, 'Kind of Blue' drummer for Miles Davis, dead at 91

Jimmy Cobb, the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album that transformed the genre and sparked several careers, died Sunday.

Evanston virtual concert to raise funds for COVID-19
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Evanston Cov-Aid 2020 is a three-day virtual concert series celebrating local musicians and raising money for those impacted by the pandemic.