Sold at auction this week, the 16-piece Gehry-designed desk might be temporarily loaned to a museum or institution by the new owner who wants to preserve public access to the 7-ton marvel.

Nolan’s star-studded, $250 million adaptation of Homer’s epic poem — the first feature ever shot entirely on IMAX cameras — opens today.

Companies like Kraft Heinz, Conagra and Mondelez are grappling with an increasingly hard to please consumer base and rising inflation.

With attorney Victor Henderson loaning $500,000 to his own campaign, the race to lead the city’s first fully elected school board has no donation limits. Super PACs gearing up to get involved in the board elections haven’t started spending big yet.

Feed the soul, fight hunger. The 5th Food Aid Festival returns to Robert’s Westside on Aug 21 & 22! Joe Pug & Shemekia Copeland + a Day 2 afternoon Block Party. Every ticket helps fund local initiatives tackling food insecurity: foodaidfestival.com

Illinois has reported 240 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis this year, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. Of those cases, 111 were domestically acquired, 105 involved travel outside the United States and 24 are still under investigation.

FREE jazz on the lake? Yes, please. Catch Mike Reed's Common Good Dance Band on August 14th at Navy Pier's Lake Stage (Polk Bros Park)! 🌊 Featuring a solo opener by Katie Ernst (Iron & Wine) & a DJ set by Joe Bryl. First-come, first-served—arrive early! RSVP: https://mrf.lu/2GrmF

The appearance is timed with the “Star Trek” actor’s forthcoming album on Cleopatra Records that is reported to include covers of Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, in addition to several original tunes.

The bean pie, once an omnipresent symbol of Black American Muslim culture in cities across the country, is becoming harder to find. In the Loop hears from those who grew up eating the dessert at mosques and a Chicago baker working to keep traditions alive.

In the Loop discusses what we have learned so far about the popular drug, and how GLP-1s have changed how we think about health and weight loss. A panel of experts digs into the how, why and what’s next for weight loss drugs.

Gas is still wildly expensive, inflation hasn’t gotten any better and almost everyone is feeling tight these days. So Say More, with the help of the Chicago Reader, wants to help you find fun on a budget.

“Dive,” which unfolds at Fritzy’s Tavern in Edgewater, is a project of a new theater group The Dark Room District and aims to capture the conversational magic of the watering hole.

Justin Harbison, aka the "Sewer Monster," helps reduce mosquito populations that might carry the West Nile virus by treating Chicago-area sewers with insecticides aimed at killing recently hatched larvae before they become blood suckers.

The bill includes more than 40 measures that are meant to boost the country's housing supply through incentives, grants and reduced regulations. It is praised by experts and leaders as the most significant housing legislation passed in decades.

Illinois reports 240 cases of the intestinal infection that causes ‘explosive diarrhea.’ No definitive cause for the current outbreak has been identified.

The foundation announced Wednesday that it will shop the so-called "Oscars of the food world" to other U.S. cities and allow them to compete to present the ceremony from 2029 to 2033.

Chicago Public Schools officials announced Wednesday that the cash-strapped district would furlough staff for five days that students weren’t supposed to be in attendance, such as during teacher training or report card pickup.

Chicago Public Schools officials announced Wednesday that the cash-strapped district would furlough staff for five days that students weren’t supposed to be in attendance, such as during teacher training or report card pickup.

For one, don’t leap off the side of the boat when you’re drunk.

Over the years, it has hosted ballroom dancing, a roller rink, disco and boxing matches. In 1973, Aragon most significantly transferred hands to promoter Jam Productions, which helped usher in the venue’s present-day “Brawlroom” concert era.

The Oak Park Festival Theatre's repertory productions of "Hamlet" and "The Importance of Being Earnest" run through mid-August and star some promising newcomers as well as talented Chicago stage vets.

Nearly six months after Johnson ordered Chicago police to investigate alleged abuses by federal agents, it’s unclear what the decree has accomplished or what more needs to be done to enforce it. A council committee plans to press for answers on Friday.

Angel Velez, the board vice president who represents Southwest Side District 9A and Cydney Wallace, who represents District 8B on the South Side, won’t be on November’s ballot. Now the races in their districts have only one candidate.

"We couldn't just say that nothing can be done," said one of Elizabeth Wehrle's physicians. At 11, Wehrle was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, and she had a double-lung transplant in 2017, but her health declined this year.

Former Google interns and best friends Nathalie Del Valle and Maya Matta have bet their savings on their froyo shop made with fresh fruit and syrups.

According to Orkin Pest Control, Chicago is ranked No. 2 in the U.S. in mosquito activity over the last year. Yuck. Say More talks to a mosquito expert and helps listeners get the answers to their burning pest questions.

Are you a deft chef or a gauche gourmet? Say More and “The Bear” co-executive producer Chef Courtney Storer listen to your culinary tales of triumph and tragedy.

Lawmakers are currently debating how to thread the needle of using gambling to generate revenue while preventing addiction problems. In The Loop finds out more about what guardrails exist — or don’t — when it comes to gambling in Illinois.

The 'deeply relevant' a cappella musical, written and composed by Dave Malloy, has become something of a local phenomenon, with a transfer this week to Goodman after a sold-out spring run at Raven Theatre.

The politically powerful Chicago Teachers Union announced its slate of endorsements for the city’s first fully elected school board Monday.

What do you want chicago.com to be? What conversations aren’t happening today that should be? What tools do you need to help explore the city? What would help you feel more connected to your neighbors? Go to chicago.com to build with us.

The two artists led an all-local lineup at this free, all-ages concert at Bottom Lounge celebrating local talent and the launch of Vocalo’s new radio show.

The structure stands as a century-old symbol of Chicago’s love for its beaches.

Cinemark Seven Bridges and IMAX in Woodridge is one of only a few dozen theaters in the world capable of screening movies in the rare 70mm IMAX format.

Sun-Times features reporter Stefano Esposito might have finally won a battle in the war for his children's attention.

The Illinois governor is showing up in presidential polls, and he’s building coalitions with state parties while also strengthening his national name recognition. He's also explored fundraising that doesn't include self-funding — if a presidential run is truly in the cards.

Amid growing concerns about teen trends, young Chicagoans discuss their interests and ideas for improvements.

Patients are finding longer travel times and packed ERs since West Suburban Medical Center closed in March. Doctors worry which hospital could shutter next.

Board President Sean Harden says the resolution approved by the board is aimed at protecting “from the optics of pay to play.”

Take a stroll through the upgraded Hunter Pavilion ahead of this weekend’s opening, when the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will be joined by pianist Yunchan Lim and popstar-flutist Lizzo.

Join us for Mike Reed's Common Good Dance Band on August 14th at Navy Pier's Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park! Expect deep jazz cuts, an opening solo by Katie Ernst (Iorn & Wine) & a DJ set by Joe Bryl Entry is first-come, first-served, so arrive early! RSVP here: https://mrf.lu/2NBVy

In June, the USDA issued a memo showing how much states like Illinois would have to pay to sustain the SNAP program. In the Loop discusses how it will affect states and SNAP recipients and what lawmakers can do about it.

One year into a federal court order, the monitor says Chicago met the minimum requirements by building 78 new accessible crosswalk signals, but that none of them meet technical standards.

According to a new survey, only a third of Americans feel that “the American Dream” still holds true today. Say More breaks down the poll results and asks listeners, “What is an American? What unites or divides us?”

This is a question for all the transplants. Say More hears from listeners about why they came to the area and stayed here.

John Mulaney is now the first comedian to sell out Wrigley Field with a show on Saturday, July 11. Say More’s Mary Dixon and Patrick Smith sat down with him ahead of his sold-out show.

Last week, at least 20 people were arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Chicago, and another 17 people have been arrested so far this week, according to reports from groups documenting the arrests.

The Food Aid Festival is back at Robert's Westside Aug 21-22! 🎸 Day 1: Headliner Joe Pug Day 2: Headliner Shemekia Copeland + the Food Aid Block Party (12-6:30 PM)! Enjoy great music, fight food insecurity, and grab a limited-edition Ryan Duggan poster. 🎟️ Tickets: foodaidfestival.com

Get ready for a tour inside Taylor Tomlinson’s brain. Join her live in conversation at the Athenaeum Center on Sept 24th! She’s diving into everything from late-night TV and eldest daughter syndrome to relationships, religion, and even ghosts. 🎟️ Tickets: https://mrf.lu/2NYB7

The Tiulenevs spoke out against the war in Ukraine and sought asylum in the United States, only to be thrust into an immigration system that’s become more unforgiving for Russians.