Big Cat Rescue's Carole Baskin awarded control of 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic's former zoo
A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."
A federal judge has granted Big Cat Rescue's CEO Carole Baskin control of the G.W. Zoo, formerly owned by the "Tiger King."
The Neo-Futurists take show online during pandemic
Jorge Silva, managing director of The Neo-Futurists Theater, talks about how they're pivoting online to keep employees working during the pandemic.
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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
Hollyy will be releasing their latest single, Nobody Loves Me (Like You Do), next Friday. They give Good Day Chicago a sneak peek.
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
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.
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.
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
Evanston Cov-Aid 2020 is a three-day virtual concert series celebrating local musicians and raising money for those impacted by the pandemic.
Evanston Cov-Aid 2020 is a three-day virtual concert series celebrating local musicians and raising money for those impacted by the pandemic.
Flesh Panthers perform 'Where The Willows Weep' on Good Day Chicago
As part of our ongoing series supporting local artists during COVID-19, Flesh Panthers perform "Where The Willows Weep" on GDC.
As part of our ongoing series supporting local artists during COVID-19, Flesh Panthers perform "Where The Willows Weep" on GDC.
Melo Makes Music performs 'Manifesto' on Good Day Chicago
As part of our ongoing series supporting local artists during COVID-19, Melo Makes Music performs a snippet of his song "Manifesto."
As part of our ongoing series supporting local artists during COVID-19, Melo Makes Music performs a snippet of his song "Manifesto."
TLC's 'sMothered' returns for Season 2
Kathy Crispino and Cristina Bertolli tease Season 2 of TLC's hit show "sMothered."
Kathy Crispino and Cristina Bertolli tease Season 2 of TLC's hit show "sMothered."
Hollywood producer charged with $1.7 million COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program fraud
The former head of a Hollywood production and distribution company was arrested Friday on federal charges alleging he attempted to swindle the coronavirus-relief Paycheck Protection Program out of about $1.7 million.
The former head of a Hollywood production and distribution company was arrested Friday on federal charges alleging he attempted to swindle the coronavirus-relief Paycheck Protection Program out of about $1.7 million.
Betty White, 98, says she's 'blessed with incredibly good health' amid the coronavirus pandemic
“Betty loves to joke that vodka keeps her young,” said the friend.
“Betty loves to joke that vodka keeps her young,” said the friend.
Chicago School of Rock students keep the beat alive during COVID-19
The Juarez siblings talk about how they're continuing to learn and develop their musical abilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Juarez siblings talk about how they're continuing to learn and develop their musical abilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patriotic movies and shows you can watch from home on Memorial Day weekend
Here is the perfect list of patriotic films and shows you can watch to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Here is the perfect list of patriotic films and shows you can watch to remember those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Matthew McConaughey, Camila hit the road to deliver masks to rural hospitals in Texas
The 110-thousand masks were donated by the luxury vehicle Lincoln.
The 110-thousand masks were donated by the luxury vehicle Lincoln.
Chicago DJ spreading joy to first responders with mobile studio
Local DJ Eric Sampson saw his business cut down drastically by COVID-19. But he's not giving up. He has created TDF Mobile to help spread good vibes for frontline, first responder and essential workers.
Local DJ Eric Sampson saw his business cut down drastically by COVID-19. But he's not giving up. He has created TDF Mobile to help spread good vibes for frontline, first responder and essential workers.
Michael Jordan, 'The Last Dance' under fire from Horace Grant, other ex-NBA players
Former Chicago Bulls star Horace Grant ripped Michael Jordan on Tuesday for calling him a “snitch” on “The Last Dance,” joining other ex-NBA players who have raised questions about ESPN’s popular documentary series.
Former Chicago Bulls star Horace Grant ripped Michael Jordan on Tuesday for calling him a “snitch” on “The Last Dance,” joining other ex-NBA players who have raised questions about ESPN’s popular documentary series.
Coronavirus has most Americans wanting to watch new movies at home
A survey found that 70% would rather watch new feature film at home over a movie theater, thanks to COVID-19.
A survey found that 70% would rather watch new feature film at home over a movie theater, thanks to COVID-19.