Kanye West stops by Pepe's Mexican restaurant in Naperville

Rapper and President Donald Trump supporter Kanye West paid a visit to Pepe’s Mexican restaurant in Naperville Thursday afternoon.

Puppeteer who played Big Bird on 'Sesame Street' retiring

The puppeteer who has played Big Bird on “Sesame Street” is retiring after nearly 50 years on the show. Caroll Spinney tells the New York Times that Thursday will be his last day on the program, which he joined from the start in 1969. In addition to Big Bird, the 84-year-old was also Oscar the Grouch.

Trump attacks porn actress Stormy Daniels as 'Horseface'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is insulting the physical appearance of porn actress Stormy Daniels, calling her "Horseface" in a tweet about a recent legal ruling. A federal judge dismissed Daniels' defamation lawsuit against Trump.

Chance The Rapper goes undercover as Lyft driver to raise money for arts

Chance the Rapper is so serious about raising money for arts education programs in Chicago that he took a second job as a Lyft driver to spread the word.

Kanye West's free-style riffs dominate Oval Office during White House visit with President Trump

Live from the Oval Office, it's Kanye West with a jaw-dropping performance. The rapper didn't rap. But, seated across from President Donald Trump at the Resolute Desk, the musician delivered a rambling, multipart monologue Thursday that touched on social issues, hydrogen planes, mental health, endorsement deals, politics and oh so much more.

Alec Baldwin urges 'overthrow' of Trump government via voting

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP/KSAZ) - Actor Alec Baldwin followed up his latest parody portrayal of President Donald Trump with a serious call Sunday night for voters to use the Nov. 6 midterm elections to peacefully "overthrow" the government. After reprising his role as Trump on "Saturday Night Live," Baldwin flew to New Hampshire, where he was the keynote speaker at the New...

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle expecting first baby

Prince Harry and the former Meghan Markle arrived in Sydney on Monday for a 16-day tour of Australia and the South Pacific, just hours before Kensington Palace announced that the royal couple are expecting a child in the spring.

Dave Chappelle defends Kanye West's Donald Trump meeting: 'I support him'

Comedian Dave Chappelle has shown support for his "brother" Kanye West after the rapper's controversial meeting with President Trump on Thursday.

Colin Kaepernick gets Harvard black culture award

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP/KSAZ) - Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and comedian Dave Chappelle were among eight people who were saluted by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture. The eight recipients of the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal were honored Thursday afternoon by the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard.

Chef Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson previews Taste of Iceland festival

Chef Thrainn Freyr Vigfusson, head chef at Blue Lagoon, Iceland's LAVA Restaurant and current coach of the Icelandic Culinary Team, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about Icelandic cuisine.

Coroner: Verne Troyer death suicide by alcohol intoxication

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (tel:18002738255). Or text to 741-741

Stranger Things candy line arrives for Halloween

Just in time for Halloween, the popular Netflix show, “Stranger Things,” is out with its own candy line.

Taylor Swift's political Instagram post causes spike in voter registration, organization says

(FOX NEWS) - New voter registration has surged in the wake of pop superstar Taylor Swift’s rare political statement on Sunday. Fox News obtained data from Vote.org on Tuesday that shows new voter registration spiked nationwide, and in her home state of Tennessee, after the singer’s post.

Trump says he likes Taylor Swift's music less post-endorsement

President Donald Trump says he likes superstar Taylor Swift's music "about 25 percent less now" that she's endorsed two Democratic candidates in Tennessee.

'Jersey Shore' star Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino sentenced to 8 months for tax evasion

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The Situation, whose abs became famous on the hit reality show "Jersey Shore," was sentenced Friday to eight months in prison for tax fraud as his co-stars looked on. A federal judge handed down the sentence shortly after the star, whose real name is Michael Sorrentino, received a two-year sentence on the same charge. Both brothers pleaded guilty in January. They...