‘Avengers: Endgame’ retakes box office crown; Robert Pattinson drives sales for ‘Primetime’
Seven years after becoming the second-highest grossing film ever, “Avengers: Endgame” returned to the No. 1 spot at the box office.
Entertainment
Featured
Today in History: R. Kelly convicted in a sex trafficking trial
On Sept. 27, 2021, R&B singer R. Kelly was convicted in a sex trafficking trial in...
Answer Angel: No-melt lipstick?
Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I never received a reply from my question 2+ years ago...
Arts
More than 175,000 people have visited the Obama Presidential Center since its June opening
There were four known marriage proposals, three bald eagle sightings and about 11,000 “Obama Burgers” eaten at the campus, according to the Obama Foundation.
Books
Biblioracle: Emily St. John Mandel proves herself a master of invention, yet again
Disorder is at the center of all of St. John Mandel's books since 2014's "Station Eleven." Her latest is set in a future, semi-dystopian United States.
Movies
Taraji P. Henson to star in movie based on Chicago baker reuniting with long-lost son
Producers Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin are bringing a real-life Chicago feel good story to Netflix this December.
TV and Streaming
The MTV VMAs are here with Taylor Swift making history and Madonna leading the nods: How to watch
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards are here and Taylor Swift will receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors, becoming the most awarded artist in VMA history.
Theater
Review: With ‘Ride the Cyclone,’ the Metropolis in Arlington Heights is back on track
This deliciously macabre musical is especially popular with teenage audiences, and this new production is a promising sign for the suburban Metropolis Arts Center.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Chicago cookie guide: From home bakers to award-winning pastry chefs, our favorite cookies in Chicago
In preparation for the 40th Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest, the Tribune food team has assembled our favorite spots around the city for a sweet cookie treat.
Music and Concerts
Macklemore announces concerts benefiting Palestinian aid organizations
After being removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour, Grammy Award winner Macklemore will soon return to the live stage.
Travel
Chicago hotel workers vote to strike
Workers at dozens of downtown Chicago hotels could go on strike at any time, according to their union, Unite Here Local 1.
Home and Garden
Stay alert for the first freeze
Although the National Weather Service says the average first freeze date at O’Hare Airport is Oct. 19, a freeze has occurred there as early as Sept. 22.
Recipes
Meet the chocotorta, a decadent Argentinean dessert that’s like tiramisu, only easier
If you’re a fan of tiramisu, the layered Italian dessert that became popular back in the 1980s, you will absolutely love chocotorta.
Fashion
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and model, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said.
Entertainment
Sunkist Fruit Gems, a century-old candy, are discontinued
Sunkist Fruit Gems are being discontinued by Ferrara, a Chicago-based candy company that also owns Jelly Belly, Brach’s and Nerds. The company attributed the sunset of the candies to a relaunch of the Jelly Belly brand.
