WFLD - Entertainment

Minnesota teen inspires millions before losing battle with bone cancer

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:21:00 EDT

A Minnesota teen with terminal bone cancer passed away Monday, but not before making a big difference. Zach Sobiech wrote a song called "Clouds" that reached millions around the globe.

Oklahoma City Thunder`s Kevin Durant donates $1M to disaster relief

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:20:00 EDT

Kevin Durant, one of the Oklahoma City Thunder's biggest stars, made a generous show of support for tornado victims on Tuesday. His foundation hopes to inspire others to do the same.

Publicist: Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:34:00 EDT

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors who had a dramatic impact on rock ‘n' roll, has died. He was 74.

Navy Pier manager breaks Guinness record with 48-hour Ferris wheel ride

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:40:00 EDT

It didn't seem right to Clinton Shepherd that the birthplace of the Ferris wheel didn't hold the record for the longest Ferris wheel ride.

3 Chicago spots make top 10 list for nation`s best pizza

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:38:00 EDT

We all know Chicago has great pizza and now a survey of the country's food experts proves it.

Taco Bell tests the breakfast Waffle Taco

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:06:00 EDT

Look out McGriddles, there's a new fast food breakfast in town. Taco Bell is currently testing out the Waffle Taco as a possible breakfast item in at least one Southern California location.

Bacon lovers, rejoice! Oscar Mayer introduces bacon dogs

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:46:00 EDT

Oscar Mayer announced five new hot dog innovations Monday, all created to answer the hot dog hankerings of anyone and everyone.

Later, Dawg: Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol'

Thu, 9 May 2013 21:14:00 EDT

Jackson out.

Ride Batman backward at Six Flags Great America this summer!

Patrick Elwood — Thu, 9 May 2013 12:18:00 EDT

Summer is almost here! That means Six Flags Great America opens daily very soon, Good Day took a trip to the Gurnee amusement park to get a fun preview of the newest rides and attractions.

Spring into Salad with Rochelle Trotter: Mediterranean Grain recipe

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:45:00 EDT

Spring into Salads with Rochelle Trotter! Believe us, these aren't your mama's recipes. Learn how to make the Mediterranean grain salad, black rice Asian slaw and the collard green quinoa salads!

Expert: Jackson doctor unqualified in many areas

Tue, 7 May 2013 18:42:00 EDT

Michael Jackson's doctor was not qualified to treat the singer for insomnia or drug addiction and botched resuscitation efforts, an expert cardiologist testifying for the singer's mother told a jury on Tuesday.

Lauryn Hill gets 3 months for failing to pay taxes

Mon, 6 May 2013 19:12:00 EDT

Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill stood in federal court Monday and compared her experience in the music business to the slavery her ancestors endured before a judge sentenced her to three months in prison for failing to pay...

`Zero Dark Thirty` actor Julian Lewis Jones saves wallaby

Fri, 3 May 2013 20:45:00 EDT

Movie star Julian Lewis Jones, one of the stars of "Zero Dark Thirty" played animal rescuer for a day.

Dash-cam VIDEO: Reese Witherspoon unfiltered during Atlanta arrest

Fri, 3 May 2013 08:23:00 EDT

Dash-cam video of Reese Witherspoon's recent arrest provides a rare glimpse at the actress as she, after "one too many" glasses of wine, takes on a no-nonsense Ga. state trooper following her husband's traffic stop.

Cos Bar comes to Highland Park, hosts Mom`s Night Out with Posh Essentials

Wed, 1 May 2013 14:22:00 EDT

Cos Bar is a high-end cosmetics and skincare boutique in Aspen, Colorado – and they're coming to Highland Park! They're teaming up with Posh Essential to host "Mom's Night Out" next week.

Sesame Street friends in Chicago for `Elmo Makes Music` Live!

Patrick Elwood — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:07:00 EDT

It's a sunny day here at Good Day Chicago! Elmo, Cookie Monster and their Sesame Street friends from "Elmo Makes Music" are in Chicago, sweeping the clouds away.

Brandon Marshall to buy dinner for first 100 donors at Municipal: Zink

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:17:00 EDT

Brandon Marshall is having an NFL Draft party at Municipal Bar and Grille on Thursday, April 25, from 7-9 p.m. He is also buying dinner for the first 100 people who show up and donate!

TV anchor fired after 1st-ever broadcast for using profanity on air

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:17:00 EDT

A weekend news anchorman for a North Dakota television station says he was fired after he opened his first-ever broadcast with obscenities.

Bob Sirott`s One More Thing about a movie you need to see

Bob Sirott — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:09:00 EDT

Over the weekend, the Tom Cruise sci-fi thriller "Oblivion" was number one at the box office. But the movie I'm talking about wasn't even in the top ten.

Stars helping Boston victims, Osbourne gossip, latest `Idol` scoop: ZWECKER

Bill Zwecker — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:03:00 EDT

There were some marvelous moments on "American Idol" Wednesday night.

Joey McIntyre, Summer Sanders tweet from Boston Marathon

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:14:00 EDT

New Kids on the Block singer Joey McIntyre, "Survivor "star Ethan John, and Olympic swimmer Summer Sanders were among the celebrities running in the Boston Marathon Monday.

PHOTOS: 'The Avengers' takes top prize at MTV Movie Awards

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:46:00 EDT

The MTV Movie Awards spread the golden popcorn prizes around, and even included a touch of Bollywood.

Rochelle Trotter: Diabetes-friendly recipe for curried chicken salad with grapes

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:36:00 EDT

Diabetes awareness is important to Rochelle Trotter, who shared recipes for tasty food – like curried chicken salad with grapes - for diabetics, and explained how exercise can improve quality of life.

Brad Paisley-LL Cool J song stirs up controversy

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 14:29:00 EDT

Brad Paisley's collaboration with LL Cool J on "Accidental Racist" has accidentally kicked up some controversy.

BellyQ Chef Bill Kim`s Chicken and Mushroom Dumplings

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 14:08:00 EDT

West Loop hotspot BellyQ is teaming up with men's fashion expert Haberdash to host a charity event called "Fashion Rocks." Chef Bill Kim joined FOX 32 News to showcase the food you can try there.

Lady Gaga shuts down Bikram River North yoga studio: Kelli Zink

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 16:08:00 EDT

Most celebs love Chicago because of the lack of paparazzi, but photogs or not - Lady Gaga got noticed in a big way on Saturday. The artist shut down Bikram River North Saturday afternoon.

Making chocolate fondue for Easter with Katherine Duncan

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:06:00 EDT

Katherine Duncan of Katherine Anne Confections showed how to make chocolate fondue on Good Day Chicago on Thursday morning, and she wanted to share the recipe with viewers for your Easter dessert!

Prepare for Easter at Papa's Fresh Foods in Palos Heights

Patrick Elwood — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:00:00 EDT

With Easter fast approaching, many of you will be heading out to the grocery to get the goods for Sunday's feast. An Irish grocer in Palos Heights may have just what you need.

Bieber investigated for battery: TMZ

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:05:00 EDT

Justin Bieber had a rough time on his European concert tour and his homecoming has not been much better.

Celebrate Passover at 11 City Diner with Brad Rubin

Patrick Elwood — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:52:00 EDT

Many viewers are celebrating Passover this week. The Jewish holiday is filled with religious customs, traditions and great food. The South Loop's 11 City Diner is doing Passover in the Chicago style.

Behind the scenes with Starbucks baristas, paying it forward

Patrick Elwood — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:17:00 EDT

There's a Starbucks coffee shop on almost every other block in Chicago, and a number of baristas behind each counter creating those drinks coffee-lovers buy every day.

Rapper Lil Wayne 'recovering' in hospital after seizure

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:05:00 EDT

Lil Wayne has been hospitalized, but according to his camp and his official Twitter account - he's OK.

Latest `Idol’ news, weekend box office buzz: ZWECKER

Bill Zwecker — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:12:00 EDT

The top ten were whittled down to nine finalists in "American Idol" Thursday night.

Ai Weiwei uses music to mock state power in China

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:06:00 EDT

Two emotionless prison guards watch Ai Weiwei as he eats, sleeps, paces, showers - and even sits on the toilet - in the Chinese artist's new obscenity-filled, metaphor-rich music video mocking state power.

Aretha Franklin taking June off, postponing shows

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:56:00 EDT

Aretha Franklin is taking off the month of June.

Singer Kellie Pickler named new 'Dancing' champ

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:56:00 EDT

Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first.

Library honors Carole King with US pop music prize

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:36:00 EDT

Carole King isn't done with music - not yet anyway.

Nick Jonas, Giuliana Rancic to host Miss USA

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

Donald Trump's Miss USA pageant will be hosted by a Jonas brother and an E! News personality.

Lawyer: No background check done on Jackson doctor

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney testified Tuesday in a lawsuit claiming the concert promoter was negligent...

A diversion in the air for 'Today'

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:46:00 EDT

Two charter airplanes carrying the "Today" show anchor team and their crew from Hawaii to Yellowstone National Park were diverted in the air to Oklahoma for coverage Tuesday of the catastrophic tornado outside of Oklahoma...

The new consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT

Microsoft is the last of the three big video game console makers to unveil its latest gaming system. The unveiling comes nearly eight years after the Xbox 360 went on sale. It follows last fall's debut of Nintendo's...

Microsoft touts Xbox One as all-in-1 entertainment

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT

Microsoft thinks it has the one.

Toronto mayor avoids questions about crack video

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:00 EDT

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford continued to duck questions Tuesday about a video that purportedly shows him smoking crack cocaine despite calls by allies and rivals for further comment.