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Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, right, goes to the basket as Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes defends during the NBA Finals game one in Oakland, Calif., on June 2, 2016.

NBA Finals: How LeBron James and Michael Jordan are equals (and how they’re not)

May 13, 2019 at 11:39 a.m.

On Sunday, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James played in his 35th NBA Finals game, tying the number of Finals games played by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. It was a...

Ferris Wheel and statue of the Captain at Navy Pier following months of renovation, Tuesday, April 26, 2016.

Navy Pier at 100: How the Chicago icon will be changing for the summer.

May 22, 2019 at 5:05 p.m.

Navy Pier turns 100 this summer, and visitors to the popular lakefront icon will see updates and renovations as part of its celebration. A new Ferris wheel and an interactive...

Cubs ace Jake Arrieta added his second no-hitter in 16 starts dating back to last August. His first no-hitter was against the Dodgers in Los Angeles last August, right. At left, Arrieta embraces catcher David Ross after no-hitting the Reds in Cincinnati.

Dominant performances: Comparing Jake Arrieta’s no-hitters

May 15, 2019 at 10:14 p.m.

Chicago Cubs ace Jake Arrieta threw his second no-hitter in 11 starts Thursday, in a 16-0 route of the Cincinnati Reds. He threw his first no-hitter in August before the...

Look up your school district’s debt level

June 11, 2018 at 2:02 a.m.

School districts by percentage of debt limit used School districts in Illinois keep borrowing cash, using exemptions in the law to exceed normal debt limits. A Tribune review of state...

A cyclist pedals northwest in a curb-protected bike lane on Clybourn Avenue between Division Street and North Avenue on March 4, 2016.

City plans new bike lanes, but will they serve shortchanged areas?

June 11, 2018 at 3:21 a.m.

On Monday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the city plans to build 9 miles of protected bike lanes in 2016, part of an overall goal to install more than 50 miles...

Street-sweeping season starts Friday (look up your address)

June 8, 2018 at 10:58 p.m.

The signs of spring are everywhere in Chicago: rising temperatures, hopeful Cubs and Sox fans on the cusp of opening day, and, of course, the beginning of street-sweeping season. In...

Looking south July 2, 2015, down Western Avenue and its viaduct over Belmont Avenue on Chicago's North Side.

Where Western Avenue will be closed this weekend for construction

June 12, 2018 at 2:26 a.m.

The Western, Belmont and Clybourn intersection closes at 8 p.m. Friday, causing detours and headaches for the multitude of drivers who pass through the intersection every day. The closure is...

Cars travel along Lake Shore Drive as snow and ice build up on Oak Street Beach as viewed from the John Hancock Center on Feb. 16, 2016, in Chicago.

Lake Michigan ice down 50 percentage points from two years ago, despite cold weather

June 9, 2018 at 2:05 a.m.

Lake Michigan might look frigid and icy around the edges, but it's nothing compared with last year. A recent cold snap increased the amount of ice on the lake, but...

Matt Forte runs the ball at Arrowhead Stadium against the Chiefs.

How Matt Forte ranked, each season

June 12, 2018 at 7:31 a.m.

Running back Matt Forte announced Friday that he is not returning to the Bears for the 2016 season. Forte played eight seasons for the Bears, amassing 8,602 rushing yards. He...

Sizing up the mountains: Wilmot vs. Vail

May 15, 2019 at 10:52 a.m.

Vail Resorts announced Tuesday that it purchased Wilmot Mountain ski resort in Wisconsin. Located just across the Wisconsin state line, the resort is a mountain in name only and is...

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