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Travelers are no longer required to take off their shoes for security screenings at U.S. airports, ending an additional security measure that the public loved to hate. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Tuesday that the nationwide rule …

Straccetti di manzo, which translates roughly from the Italian to “little rags of beef,” is a trattoria staple. The cooking is minimal and quick, making this ideal for a weeknight dinner, but the beef must be thinly sliced. In this …

NEW YORK — If you have a cocktail scene in your neck of the woods, you might have noticed the words “pickle juice” appearing more often on drink menus. Pickles and pickle brine have been an ingredient that mixologists — …

For your next backyard barbecue, let the vegetables shine. Fire up the grill and bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table with this grilled vegetable platter. A colorful array of charred summer vegetables, basted with a spice-infused olive oil, sits …

Advocates who successfully convinced the federal government that Chicago allows City Council members to illegally block affordable housing say they have given up seeking help from President Donald Trump’s administration. Instead, 10 housing groups say they will try to negotiate …

White Sox general manager Chris Getz said the organization will take a bat-first approach Sunday in the MLB Draft, starting with their first pick at No. 10 overall. That’s perhaps not the most surprising strategy for a team dwelling in …

Angel Reese will rep “Team Phee” at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. The Sky forward was drafted by Napheesa Collier for the July 19 showcase at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Collier and Caitlin Clark, this year’s top two fan vote-getters, …

Earl Abernathy was driving in the 92-degree heat in a van with no air conditioning last week when he got stuck in a traffic jam on the Near West Side. As he crawled through stop-and-go traffic with his windows rolled …

A Champaign doctor who was sued for leaving part of a fetus inside the body of a woman during an abortion procedure has been fined by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. A medical negligence lawsuit was filed …

White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery has been a major leaguer for nearly a week now. When does he start to become his generation’s Derek Jeter? “Yeah, right,” he said Tuesday, a few hours before collecting his first hit at Rate …

A man was killed and another wounded in a shooting Tuesday in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The victims, ages 28 and 35, were standing outside about 11:45 a.m. in the 600 block of North Monticello Avenue when four gunmen exited …

Gusty winds up to 55 mph, along with short downpours, are possible overnight Tuesday across the southwest suburbs and South Side. The strong winds are likely to cause hazardous conditions on Lake Michigan, with choppy waves between 2 and 4 …

A large gathering of young people at a Glen Ellyn Park District pool over the weekend has led to misdemeanor charges against at least one teen. Jahad K. Henderson, 19, of Chicago, is charged with possession, sale or use of …

The White Sox lost to the Toronto Blue in seven innings Tuesday after rain cut the game short. The umpires put the game on hold at 8:41 p.m. in the top of the seventh inning as rain passed through Chicago, …

MINNEAPOLIS — Cubs reliever Porter Hodge struggled from his first pitch in the Cubs’ 8-1 loss to the Twins on Tuesday. The Cubs were already trailing when he entered the game, but it got out of hand as he allowed …

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Field was the first major-league baseball diamond that Cubs first baseman Michael Busch set foot on. About a decade ago, Busch ran through infield practice and a quick few rounds of batting practice for a showcase at …

Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. returned to the White Sox’ lineup Tuesday against the Blue Jays, giving himself just more than three weeks to prove his worth to contending teams as the trade deadline approaches. Robert grounded into a fielder’s …

Moon alert After 4:15 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Capricorn. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day This is a poor day to ask authority figures for permission …

For almost 20 years, the CTA has rolled out the carpet for Brown Line commuters using the Francisco stop in Ravenswood. But the magic carpet’s ride is coming to an end. The agency is removing the popular Commuter Carpet, a …

A 1957 Cadillac Series 62 Sedan de Ville sits prominently at the entrance of a University of Chicago parking garage, but it often goes unnoticed. Encased in concrete, the coupe fittingly blends in with its surroundings at the university’s north …