`Captain America' actress charged with killing mom

An actress who had a small role in the movie “Captain America: The First Avenger" is accused of fatally stabbing her mother inside a suburban Kansas City home.

Last hurrah: You have until Jan. 1 to binge-watch ‘Friends’ before it leaves Netflix for good

As heartbreaking as it may be, fans of the iconic NBC sitcom friends will have to say goodbye for the second time, since the show will no longer be available to stream on Netflix as of Jan. 1. 

Lifetime returns to R. Kelly with a new powerful docuseries

A year later, Lifetime is readying a follow-up series, series "Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning" with one major difference: this time, he will be behind bars when it airs. 

Lee Mendelson, producer who brought “Charlie Brown Christmas” to TV,  dies on Christmas Day

Lee Mendelson, the producer who changed the face of the holidays when he brought “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to television in 1965 and wrote the lyrics to its signature song, “Christmas Time Is Here,” died on Christmas day, his son said.

Best Chicago shows to ring in the New Year
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The venerable Mauricio Reyes breaks down the best shows going on in Chicago this New Years and gives us a list of his favorite albums of 2019.

Which movies can you see Christmas Day?

From history to horror to classic, here's what's in theaters today.

Police say rap star's car reeked of marijuana

Rap star and Vance High grad DaBaby was taken off in handcuffs following his concert Monday night at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte.

Chicago actress Nora Dunn opens up about her time on SNL, her career

Chicago born actress Nora Dunn has had a career spanning more than three decades. She gained her fame on “Saturday Night Live” at a time when the male-dominated comedy industry wasn't always welcoming to women.

8-year-old boy earns estimated $26 million reviewing toys on YouTube

Ryan Kaji of Ryan's World has earned the top spot on Forbes' annual list of highest paid YouTube stars for two years in a row.

R. Kelly arraigned on bribe charge linked to wedding with Aaliyah

Singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he schemed with others to pay for a fake ID for an unnamed female a day before he married R&B singer Aaliyah, then 15 years old, in a secret ceremony in 1994.

Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 2-year prison term in racketeering case

The rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to 2 years in prison Wednesday for his entanglement with a violent street gang.

Fresh take on 'Romeo and Juliet' comes to life at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
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Brittany Bellizeare and Cage Sebastian Pierre join Good Day Chicago to talk about starring in their production of "Romeo and Juliet" now playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theater through Dec. 22nd.