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In the days leading up to this year’s Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash, Bridgeview was among the hardest hit by waves of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms across Illinois this week. It took over 48 hours of labor from the festival organizers, …

Two men were fatally shot and a woman was wounded by gunfire early Saturday in Englewood. The three were outside a home about 12:50 a.m. in the 6500 block of South Hermitage Avenue when someone in a white SUV drove …

A man was killed and another wounded in a shooting late Friday in West Garfield Park. Officers responded about 11 p.m. to the 3800 block of West Monroe Street, where they found Jacquell Phillips, 28, in the street with multiple …

Spencer Leak Jr., who helped countless Chicago families lay their loved ones to rest, was himself honored Saturday by hundreds of mourners who lined up to pay respects at the late, esteemed funeral director’s celebration of life. Friends, family, local …

The White Sox’ season has featured its share of memorable moments. There was Edgar Quero’s walk-off home run to beat the Cubs, and Braden Montgomery marking his major-league debut with a game-winning homer against the Braves. On Saturday, the Sox …

Between the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade and Pride month, June is an exciting time for Brianna Vanschoyck. “It’s like the best time of year,” said Vanschoyck, 29, of Humboldt Park, where the parade has been hosted by the Puerto …

It almost feels like piling on at this point when rehashing all of former Bulls executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas’ blind spots. The contracts he handed out, the draft picks he made, the trades he completed . . . the list goes …

St. Rita catcher Colin Quinn caught the final out that secured the Mustangs’ first state baseball championship Saturday. That’s what nearly everyone at Slammers Stadium in Joliet thought happened, at least. ‘‘I caught it and then took a step,’’ Quinn …

An explosion early Saturday in Pilsen shattered a window at Ald. Byron Sigcho Lopez’s home, but no injuries were reported. Video and still images provided by the 25th Ward alderman’s office shows someone igniting an explosive that detonates and leaves …

A 21-year-old South Bend, Ind. man died after being shot early Saturday near Ford City Mall on the Southwest Side. Martin Isaaccantu Murillo, 21, was outside about 2:50 a.m. in the 7600 block of South Cicero Avenue when someone approached …

SAN FRANCISCO – Less than a year ago, Matt Shaw was set to be a featured part of the Cubs’ present and future. Then came the Alex Bregman signing, and Shaw’s immediate path to everyday stardom went “poof.” Shaw is …

SAN FRANCISCO – Michael Busch is often on the receiving end of Gold Glove defensive plays, given that his second baseman, shortstop and third baseman all have that shiny hardware on their mantles. It’s only fair he gets a turn …

It took eight innings, but Libertyville knocked off Maine South 7-6 on Saturday at Slammers Stadium in Joliet to secure back-to-back Class 4A state championships. The Wildcats are the first local team to win consecutive 4A titles since Providence pulled …

SAN ANTONIO — Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they’re the Champion Knicks. For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA. Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York …

At least 11 tornadoes touched down across Illinois and Indiana during the severe weather front that tore through the Chicago area last week, causing widespread damage and leaving hundreds of thousands without power. The National Weather Service on Saturday added …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions after 9:30 p.m. The New Moon occurs in Gemini at 9:54 p.m. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Today’s new moon is the best day of the year …

SAN FRANCISCO – Three wins in a row. Can we declare the Cubs officially “back”? “I think if we can get past the point of people asking that, then we’re in a good spot,” manager Craig Counsell said before Saturday’s …

SAN FRANCISCO – Right fielder Seiya Suzuki was putting on something of a defensive clinic in Saturday night’s win over the Giants before a play he didn’t make forced him to make an early exit. Suzuki, who earlier in the …

The education of Chicago Public Schools’ class of 2026 was shaped by many events that have already made the history books. The COVID-19 pandemic. The murder of George Floyd. A mass deportation campaign. The rise of artificial intelligence. Their post-high …

DEAR ABBY: Would you please do a much-needed public service for those of us who have a service dog? Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for their handlers. Tasks can include smelling dangerously high or low glucose levels, …