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For the second consecutive season, right-hander Colin Rea got the call. Injuries to the Cubs’ rotation has meant Rea, who was signed before last season to provide a capable rider on the starter-to-bullpen shuttle, once more frequently has been called …

As much as Pete Crow-Armstrong does on a major league field, he doesn’t pitch. The Cubs’ star center fielder woke up Monday baseball’s leader in bWAR (4.0) and ranked third in the sport in fWAR (3.5), a reflection of his …

Mundelein police Monday released bodycam video of a deadly officer-involved shooting last month that has led to calls for the officer’s firing and a planned protest outside village hall later this week. The video, narrated by Police Chief Jason Seeley, …

Chicago chef Jacob Potashnick took home the city’s sole James Beard Award at Monday night’s ceremony, held at Downtown’s Lyric Opera House, calling it a win for Chicago and a win for local farmers who supply him. Potashnick won in …

Pete Crow-Armstrong is so hot right now, he pulled the cycle off backwards. The Cubs’ star center fielder hit for the cycle Monday night, quirkily doing it in reverse order by going homer, triple, double, single in four at-bats, the …

At least five people were hospitalized after a police shooting Monday night in Uptown, police said. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability responded to the scene in the 1400 block of West Argyle Street, according to a post on X …

This time, the shirtless dudes were on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s side. A little more than two weeks ago, the ‘‘Tarps Off’’ crowd in St. Louis rained chants of ‘‘O-VER-RAT-ED!’’ down on the Cubs’ star center fielder, only for him to deposit …

Moon Alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Cancer. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day This is a romantic day! Feelings of love and affection for others abound. Not only will …

Editor’s note: This article includes mention of suicide and self-harm. If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s open 24/7 and in Illinois still offers LGBTQ+ counselors. The Trevor Project also …

Severe weather rolled into Chicago on Wednesday and Thursday, but the impact of last week’s storms were felt long into the weekend. And as tree limbs came down, calls to the 311 hotline went up. From Wednesday afternoon to Sunday …

The first official portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama — a large, detailed artwork that includes images of the significant moments, objects and places in their lives — was unveiled this week at the Obama Presidential Center. The framed 9-by-10-foot …

Smooth greensnakes — a tiny, nonvenomous reptile native to Illinois and Midwestern prairies — were already known to be in trouble in the Chicago region and beyond, with their numbers believed to be way down as habitats shrink amid development …

On a mid-morning weekday in his light-filled studio on the West Side, the furniture designer Norman Teague runs his hands along one of his latest creations in wood. “I’ve enjoyed walnut because of its softness, but it’s also dense,” says …

For more than 150 years, the 14th Amendment has granted U.S. citizenship to babies born within the territory of the United States, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. But soon after he was sworn into office, President Donald Trump issued …

A friend said something to me once that I have never forgotten. His name is Alec Baldwin. He told me, “I’m an old school American. That means I believe you’re an American the day you decide to come here and …

A 63-year-old man was fatally shot Monday night after an argument in Uptown. Police gave chase and found the suspect in the 1400 block of West Argyle Street. Police said they shot the man after he raised a gun at …

Police are trying to find the assailant who gunned down a 27-year-old man as he rode a bicycle in Grant Park early Tuesday. Officers responded at about 12:15 a.m. to the 300 block of East Jackson Drive for a call …

Good morning, Chicago. ✶ 🔎 Below: After the city closed 50 schools in 2013, shootings increased near the buildings that sat empty, a new study finds. 🗞️ Plus: A record-breaking number of 311 calls after last week’s storms, another Loop …

Police have taken into custody a person of interest in a cross burning in Grant Park last week — an incident that alarmed officials, faith leaders and the community. No charges have been announced. The cross was burned the afternoon …

Adding depth before the start of training camp, the Bears agreed to sign former UFL receiver Kaden Davis, a source confirmed Tuesday. Davis just finished his season with the Houston Gamblers, where he had four catches for 32 yards. He …