Comedian Billy Gardell performs this weekend
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Comedian Billy Gardell performs this weekend

Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Billy Gardell starred in the television series, "Mike & Molly" as Officer Mike Biggs and now he's making people laugh with his stand up comedy.

Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Billy Gardell starred in the television series, "Mike & Molly" as Officer Mike Biggs and now he's making people laugh with his stand up comedy.

Jim Nabors, TV's homespun Gomer Pyle and singer, dies at 87

Jim Nabors, TV's homespun Gomer Pyle and singer, dies at 87

Jim Nabors, the Alabama-born comic actor who starred as TV’s dim but good-hearted Southern rube Gomer Pyle and constantly surprised audiences with his twang-free operatic singing voice, died Thursday. He was 87.

Jim Nabors, the Alabama-born comic actor who starred as TV’s dim but good-hearted Southern rube Gomer Pyle and constantly surprised audiences with his twang-free operatic singing voice, died Thursday. He was 87.

Matt Lauer on sexual assault allegations: 'I am truly sorry'

Matt Lauer on sexual assault allegations: 'I am truly sorry'

Matt Lauer issued a statement in wake of his firing from the "Today" show, which was announced on Wednesday following a "detailed complaint" of sexual misconduct against the news anchor. More women have since spoken out about Lauer's alleged inappropriate behavior.

Matt Lauer issued a statement in wake of his firing from the "Today" show, which was announced on Wednesday following a "detailed complaint" of sexual misconduct against the news anchor. More women have since spoken out about Lauer's alleged inappropriate behavior.

Garrison Keillor says he was fired over alleged improper behavior

Garrison Keillor says he was fired over alleged improper behavior

Garrison Keillor, the former host of "A Prairie Home Companion," says he's been fired by Minnesota Public Radio over allegations of improper behavior.

Garrison Keillor, the former host of "A Prairie Home Companion," says he's been fired by Minnesota Public Radio over allegations of improper behavior.

'Star Wars'-themed pop-up bar opens in L.A. through Jan. 14

'Star Wars'-themed pop-up bar opens in L.A. through Jan. 14

Dark forces are taking over Los Angeles for a (very) limited time at a new pop-up 'Star Wars'-themed bar called, The DarkSide.

Dark forces are taking over Los Angeles for a (very) limited time at a new pop-up 'Star Wars'-themed bar called, The DarkSide.

Ludacris delivers coats, teddy bears to patients

Ludacris delivers coats, teddy bears to patients

The holidays are a time for giving, not just to friends and family, but to people who are in need of basic things like a coat to keep them warm.

The holidays are a time for giving, not just to friends and family, but to people who are in need of basic things like a coat to keep them warm.

Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter accused of raping singer

Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter accused of raping singer

A former singer has accused Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter of sexually assaulting her about 15 years ago while they were filming a movie called “The Hallow.”

A former singer has accused Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter of sexually assaulting her about 15 years ago while they were filming a movie called “The Hallow.”

You will only get to meet Santa by appointment at Macy's

You will only get to meet Santa by appointment at Macy's

You’re going to need a reservation in order to find out if you made it on the naughty or nice list!

You’re going to need a reservation in order to find out if you made it on the naughty or nice list!

CBS fires Charlie Rose, PBS halts his show following allegations

CBS fires Charlie Rose, PBS halts his show following allegations

UPDATE - CBS News has fired Charlie Rose following sexual misconduct allegations: http://bit.ly/2zW0GR5 Charlie Rose is the latest public figure to be felled by sexual misconduct allegations, with PBS halting distribution of his nightly interview show and CBS News suspending him Monday following a Washington Post report with the accusations of eight women.

UPDATE - CBS News has fired Charlie Rose following sexual misconduct allegations: http://bit.ly/2zW0GR5 Charlie Rose is the latest public figure to be felled by sexual misconduct allegations, with PBS halting distribution of his nightly interview show and CBS News suspending him Monday following a Washington Post report with the accusations of eight women.

Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas' comes to Chicago
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Irving Berlin's 'White Christmas' comes to Chicago

Irving Berlin's greatest hits are featured in the classic musical White Christmas, now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theater. Tony Award-winners Karen Ziemba and Conrad John Schuck join Good Day Chicago to talk about it.

Irving Berlin's greatest hits are featured in the classic musical White Christmas, now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theater. Tony Award-winners Karen Ziemba and Conrad John Schuck join Good Day Chicago to talk about it.

Chicago native Lamorne Morris on 'New Girl' success
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Chicago native Lamorne Morris on 'New Girl' success

He is arguably the all-star member in a cast full of all-stars. Lamorne Morris has entertained audiences for years on the hit FOX series New Girl, and now he joins Good Day Chicago live in studio.

He is arguably the all-star member in a cast full of all-stars. Lamorne Morris has entertained audiences for years on the hit FOX series New Girl, and now he joins Good Day Chicago live in studio.