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When the Intuit Art Museum announced its reopening Friday following an $11.5 million renovation and expansion, an immediate question arose: Would the institution still have the rough, unpretentious feel that gave it character and made it seem comfortable and welcoming? …

A man was shot and killed during an argument in Humboldt Park early Saturday, police said. The man was in his vehicle arguing with another man in a separate car around 2:45 a.m. in the 1700 block of North Spaulding …

This week’s top photo comes from visual journalist and assistant photo editor Pat Nabong. Follow her on Instagram. What makes this photo great? The Field Museum’s Sue the T. rex, a 67-million-year-old fossil of a Tyrannosaurus rex, has drawn thousands …

Delinda Phillips has cared for seniors in some capacity since she was a child, tagging along with her mother, who worked as a home healthcare worker. Phillips, 55, of Chicago, has been in the healthcare industry for the past 26 …

CINCINNATI — Reliever Julian Merryweather never quite got out of his May funk, and the Cubs designated him for assignment Saturday. In a corresponding move, they selected right-hander Brooks Kriske from Triple-A. “Unfortunately, Julian was just struggling a little bit,” …

Jose Montoya and Brian Morales made the six-hour drive to Chicago from Columbus, Ohio, this week to attend Sueños Music Festival in Grant Park as they have every year since the event launched in 2022. The couple generally come with …

Se pronosticó un clima soleado para el Festival de Música Sueños este fin de semana del Día de los Caídos. Aunque la noche del sábado será fresca en Grant Park, con temperaturas alrededor de los 50 grados a lo largo …

CINCINNATI — Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya described the throw to second base as “normal.” The pitch was high and inside, with Reds designated hitter Austin Hays spinning out of the way. But Amaya still had room to maneuver into position …

A driver was injured and several homes were damaged after an explosion on a flatbed truck Saturday morning in Addison, police said. A propane tank on the truck leaked into the vehicle, causing an explosion about 8:40 a.m., Addison police …

On Saturday, Chinthana Wimalasuriya took a few tentative steps into the water at North Avenue Beach and immediately turned back around. A short time later, the 29-year-old Carbondale resident steeled himself and waded deeper into the water for a few …

The White Sox were without their scheduled starting pitcher Saturday after right-hander Jonathan Cannon was scratched with tightness in his lower back. His status is day-to-day. ‘‘I kind of feel like an old man right now,’’ Cannon joked. ‘‘Obviously, this …

Just when White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas was earning plaudits for his work at third base, a new challenge arose. The Sox’ decision Friday to send first basemen Andrew Vaughn and Tim Elko down to Triple-A Charlotte meant an open …

Fans who were distraught when headliner Peso Pluma’s set was cancelled at last year’s Sueños Festival returned this year determined to see him perform. The weather would not be an obstacle this time around. (Subsequent to the cancellation, Peso returned …

It was partly sunny skies with a touch of chilly air as Sueños Music Festival kicked off Saturday in Grant Park. The weather didn’t discourage fans on Day 1 of the two-day music event from sporting typical festival garb — …

A motorist was wounding in a shooting, causing him to crash his car Saturday in Humboldt Park. The 46-year-old was in the 800 block of North Sacramento Boulevard about 4 p.m. when someone fired shots, striking him in the head, …

Moon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Taurus. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Today you begin a new 30-year cycle, and you’re keen to make plans for your future. …

On May 19, 1875, a Cook County jury issued a verdict in a case concerning the health and welfare of Mary Lincoln, widow of the former president who had been assassinated a decade earlier. After listening to a day of …

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been divorced for 10 years and have since remarried. I began dating my current wife nine years ago. I have four daughters, ages 24 through 37. Since the divorce, our relationships have been strained because my ex …

Researcher Timothy Koh has spent more than a decade trying to break down the science behind wounds common among some people with diabetes — inflammation so severe it can lead to amputations. But this critical research could end as soon …

Nick Fernandes is used to the late day rhythm of crew teams rowing the North Branch of the Chicago River. May 14 was different while he walked his blind dog Sabo southeast of the Western Avenue bridge. “I heard this …