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When guitarist Dan Sullivan moved to Chicago in 1997 to pursue a musical career, it didn’t take long for things to take off. Within a few years he released a couple of albums, the self-titled “NadNavillus” and “Show Your Face.” …

My wife’s birthday was Saturday. So we did whatever she wanted. Starting with breakfast at the Cherry Pit Cafe in Deerfield. She placed her traditional order — oatmeal pancakes with blueberries. And I placed mine — spinach, onion and mozzarella …

It’s reasonable for the Sky to preach patience, and there’s prudence in that perspective one game into a 44-game season. But while it’s far too early to panic, alarms went off in their blowout loss Saturday to the Fever. Even …

WASHINGTON — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. Biden was seen last week by doctors after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule was found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, …

Hours before the Sky’s season opener against the Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, star forward Angel Reese praised Indianapolis as a great environment for women’s basketball and said the passion there was exciting for the sport. She probably felt …

If it hadn’t been for the Belden Sawyer Tenant Association, union member and Logan Square resident Sarah Rooney believes she would’ve already been kicked out of her apartment building. “It’s the fact that I’m rent striking and sticking with my …

In the eighth inning of the White Sox’ 6-2 loss Sunday to the Cubs, third baseman Miguel Vargas was plunked by a 95.5 mph four-seamer from right-hander Brad Keller. Vargas, who hit a solo home run in the fourth, didn’t …

The Cubs haven’t been able to lean on Justin Steele, and Shota Imanaga is on the injured list. Yet this is a first-place team. As manager Craig Counsell has said, great seasons need surprises. Count left-hander Matthew Boyd as the …

Might top prospect Matt Shaw be making his return to the Cubs’ major-league roster? “It’s under consideration, for sure,” manager Craig Counsell said after the Cubs’ 6-2 victory over the White Sox. “We’ll get together after the game and discuss.” …

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scottie Scheffler worked harder than he imagined and got the result everyone expected Sunday in the PGA Championship: A most pleasant walk to the 18th green with another major title secure in the hands of golf’s No. …

Parishioners filled the pews of the Shrine of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini on Sunday to celebrate an unprecedented moment in Catholic and American history: the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff — and a son of Chicago’s …

VATICAN CITY — It wasn’t the moment Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle placed the gold Ring of the Fisherman on Pope Leo XIV’s finger. It was a few heartbeats after that, when the 69-year-old, Chicago-born pontiff, the 266th successor to the …

The wind was a factor in the White Sox’ weekend series at Wrigley Field, but only the Cubs handled the conditions and made the routine plays needed to win. The Sox’ 6-2 loss Sunday was another game they let get …

A Bulls jersey and shorts worn by Michael Jordan for the season before he retired the first time sold for $2.6 million at auction over the weekend, according to auction house Heritage Auctions. The jersey and shorts were said to …

One of Chicago’s favorite piping plover couples, Searocket and Imani, produced their first eggs of the season this week. The four eggs were found Sunday morning, according to volunteer monitors. Imani, who hatched in 2021, arrived in the city last …

PHOENIX — Brendan Summerhill initially wanted to follow brother Colin to Loyola Academy and didn’t develop into a potential first-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft until his junior season at the University of Arizona. But the seeds that helped …

Moon alert There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Aquarius. Aries (March 21-April 19) A positive day Early this morning, you might experience a dispute about money or possessions with a friend (or …

Next year’s congressional elections in three key Chicago-area districts will pit political newcomers against elected Democratic officials and even friends against friends. It marks the first year in decades in which several congressional districts — and a high-profile Senate seat …

Nine months after the Democratic National Convention swept over Chicago, the city’s law department continues to prosecute ordinance violations leveled at protesters arrested during demonstrations against the war in Gaza. But the city has little to show for the effort …

DEAR ABBY: I have had a friend since junior high. We have kept in touch off and on over the years. The last few years, she and her hubby have wanted to visit us more often. We have visited them …