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No tanks: Bulls' Tre Jones knows all about risk and reward of tanking
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (530+ words) Bulls guard Tre Jones was on the Spurs when they tanked for Victor Wembanyama and the following season in which they again went after lottery luck, landing No. 4 and Stephon Castle. There was a risk and reward both times. Tre…...
After a prominent dance venue closed, a new effort aims to lift up independent Chicago dancemakers
25+ min ago (778+ words) Ashwaty Chennat's "little fears" is among the dance works to receive grant funding as part of a new initiative from the Chicago Dancemakers Forum to uplift works by independent artists and bring dance to unexpected venues around the city. A…...
Person fatally struck by Metra train near Geneva station causing extensive delays
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (101+ words) A person was fatally struck by a train near the Geneva station April 2, 2026. A person was fatally struck by a Metra train causing extensive delays in the west suburbs Thursday morning. Inbound Union Pacific West train #18 hit the person near…...
Obama Presidential Center to host summer basketball, volleyball programs for South Side teens
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (679+ words) Students stretch at an After School Matters summer sports program hosted at Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep in 2025. The nonprofit will be the main youth programming partner at the Obama Presidential Center when it opens in June. The Obama Presidential Center…...
Illinois arts groups lined up for federal ‘America 250’ money. What version of our history will they tell?
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (1387+ words) America 250" projects account for about half of the $1.2 million in National Endowment for the Arts grants that went to Illinois groups this year. Leaders of these organizations say they are committed to taking a deep and nuanced look at the…...
In Illinois, a diverse lineup celebrates America’s 250th anniversary. Here are some highlights.
8+ hour, 35+ min ago (409+ words) The Prairie State has a lot planned for the nation's semiquincentennial this year, including corridos from the Sones de Mexico Ensemble. The Prairie State has a lot planned for the nation's semiquincentennial this year. From exhibits and plays to concerts…...
Horoscope for Thursday, April 02, 2026
10+ hour, 4+ min ago (632+ words) Caution! Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions after 3:30 a.m. for the rest of the day. The moon is in Libra. The moon is opposite your sign today, increasing your focus on your most personal relationships. Be careful that…...
Lefty Matthew Boyd thrives for Cubs in chilly weather vs. Angels at Wrigley
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (612+ words) Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd high fives teammates after being removed from the game against the Angels during the sixth inning on April 1 at Wrigley Field. Except for the man in shirt sleeves standing in the middle of the diamond Wednesday…...
Josh Giddey sits against Pacers and Bulls will be careful with his return
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (561+ words) Josh Giddey sat Wednesday with a tight hamstring, and it's possible he will not play again this season. Josh Giddey was held out Wednesday against the Pacers with tightness in his left hamstring, the same one that had cost him…...
As questions linger, Bulls trying to move on from Jaden Ivey saga
14+ hour, 3+ min ago (649+ words) Jaden Ivey is gone, but there are still questions about what the Bulls knew about him prior to acquiring him from Detroit. Bulls guard Tre Jones is not surprised by how much attention the Jaden Ivey situation has received since…...