The scrapped National Lampoon's Vacation sequel would have taken a much darker turn, according to one of the film's stars.

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Each year, CBS News Chicago remembers some of the many people who made the city tick through a variety of talents and achievements. Here are 62 people whose memories Chicago is honoring in 2025.

2007 — New York Islanders forward Chris Simon is banned for 30 games, drawing the longest suspension in NHL history again. Simon’s latest infraction was stepping on Pittsburgh’s Jarkko Ruutu with his ...

Former Illinois football coach Mike White, who died Sunday, went 47-41-3 at Illinois from 1980-87 and led the Illini to three bowl games.

Matthew Labyorteaux is one of the last remaining stars of Little House on the Prairie. Here's what the actor who played ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Wintry weather across Chicago continues to cause issues at both of its city airports on one of the busiest travel days of the year. On Wednesday, Thanksgiving Eve, travelers navigated ...

The Minnesota Vikings will host the Chicago Bears this Sunday afternoon for a game at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Week 11 clash marks the second meeting of the season for the NFC North rivals; the Bears ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's the 50th anniversary of "Siskel & Ebert." The two Chicago film critics' groundbreaking TV show influenced generations of movie makers, Hollywood powerbrokers and fans. After Gene ...

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Back in the mid-1970s, long before Subway and Jimmy John’s and Jersey Mike’s landed on the shores of Lake Michigan, there was Mr. Submarine, a small Chicago-area chain with modest ambitions, an array ...

The WGN-TV Drive-Thru Toy Drive celebrated its 23rd year Friday! This year, we extended our hours from 5 a.m. – 2 p.m. Viewers were invited to drive up and drop off a new, unwrapped toys at the WGN-TV ...