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A disheartened crowd watches in Chicago's Daley Plaza Oct. 2, 2009, after hearing word from Copenhagen that the IOC has eliminated Chicago from hosting the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

Column: For better or worse? What the Olympics in Chicago could have been

May 23, 2019 at 8:03 p.m.

This month was supposed to feature the really big moment in Chicago. Remember that after years of hype, planning, construction and more hype, the efforts were supposed to generate global...

Column: Buy France, Dallas and Baton Rouge to combat violence

May 23, 2019 at 8:03 p.m.

Although it happened far away, when we began learning of the horrific truck rampage in Nice, France, and seeing video of people fleeing from another terrorist attack targeting the people...

Column: Summer fashion trends in Chicago involve stars … and salmon?

May 23, 2019 at 8:02 p.m.

In terms of fashion and design in Chicago, this summer is shaping up to be one of stars and salmon — two popular looks that couldn't be farther apart on...

Pedestrians sit on the sidewalk near the intersection of South Dearborn Street and West Madison Street while waiting for single-tickets to go on sale for the musical "Hamilton" at the PrivateBank Theatre box office June 21 in Chicago.

Column: In pursuit of ‘Hamilton’ tickets, are we really tuning out bad news?

May 23, 2019 at 8:02 p.m.

The Facebook posts started rolling in. One said, "I waited online for an hour before getting kicked out of the system." Others wrote along the lines of, "I don't care...

Column: ‘United Shades of America’ puts the real in reality TV

June 11, 2018 at 9:42 p.m.

Whether he's stepping off a plane in the frigid, northernmost reaches of Alaska or in a state of frozen shock and silent fear as flames from a burning cross flicker...

Column: ‘United Shades of America’ puts the real in reality TV

May 23, 2019 at 8:02 p.m.

Whether he's stepping off a plane in the frigid, northernmost reaches of Alaska or in a state of frozen shock and silent fear as flames from a burning cross flicker...

Column: TV cancellations put ‘Friday Night Lights’ cast members back under spotlight

June 11, 2018 at 10:46 p.m.

It's make or break season in the TV business. Loyal viewers have started to find out if their favorite network shows will march on to another season or end up...

Players from the U17 girls' Oak Brook Soccer Club do knee exercises during practice Aug. 28, 2014.

Column: The ‘inside baseball’ on where to play youth soccer

May 23, 2019 at 8:02 p.m.

They all want your support, and they are going to great lengths right now to get your attention. You might have received their literature in the mail, noticed their signs...

Architect Ma Yansong at the originally proposed future site of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

Column: Lucas Museum in Chicago disturbs the force

May 23, 2019 at 8:02 p.m.

The not-so-light-speed effort to secure the proposed Lucas Museum in Chicago has become an annoying disturbance in the force. It's embarrassing enough to watch local TV newscasters lead with stories...

Jalen Brunson of the Villanova Wildcats cuts the net after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 77-74 to win the 2016 NCAA National Championship game.

Flying Under the Radar: Brunson joins elite group of local, championship-level athletes

May 14, 2019 at 3:30 a.m.

For many tuning in to the NCAA championship game, the excitement started before tip-off when CBS Sports' Jim Nantz announced Villanova's starting point guard. The domed stadium crowd in Houston...

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