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Paul Sullivan: It’s Ian Happ’s year to deal with free-agency questions. Will Cubs reach an extension this time?

MESA, Ariz. — Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Báez spent the first half of the 2021 season answering questions about their uncertain futures as Chicago Cubs.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 23, 2023

‘Party Down’ review: After a 13-year gap, Adam Scott and his fellow Los Angeles cater-waiters are back

A comedy about the indignities of working as a cater-waiter, “Party Down” is back with a new season just a mere (squints) 13 years since new episodes last aired on Starz. The series ran for only two seasons originally, but it was Adam Scott’s breakout role as a guy who…

Chicago Tribune · Feb 22, 2023

Commentary: Bessie Coleman, the first Black female pilot, will be on the US quarter. Unfortunately, the recognition is rare

In the dictionary, the word “tenacious” ought to be followed by a photo of Chicagoan Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 22, 2023

Bulls officially shut down Lonzo Ball for second consecutive season

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls shut down Lonzo Ball for a second consecutive season Tuesday as the point guard continues to struggle with discomfort and pain in his left knee.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 21, 2023

Anjanette Young endorses Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor on anniversary of botched police raid on her home

CHICAGO — Chicago social worker Anjanette Young is endorsing Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson to unseat Mayor Lori Lightfoot, she announced Tuesday.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 21, 2023

Worst movie made from a good book? Or what’s the best movie adapted from a lousy novel?

Adapting a book to the screen, successfully: If a reliable formula for that creative challenge existed, we wouldn’t have “The Bonfire of the Vanities” or “The Lovely Bones” or “The Great Gatsby” (any of ‘em) to kick around anymore.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 21, 2023

Editorial: Abortion pill extremists are disingenuous absolutists

When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, freeing states to limit or ban abortion, we knew abortion pills would become a target.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 21, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Cubs and White Sox are adapting to new MLB rules, including the pitch clock. What else might Theo Epstein have in store?

The new pitch clock rule meant to speed up games has been welcomed by most Chicago Cubs and White Sox players, and we’ll begin seeing it next weekend when Cactus League games begin in Arizona.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 21, 2023

Commentary: Early voter turnout in Chicago elections is high. Will the interest persist?

Chicago voters are turning out. With the Feb. 28 municipal elections just days away, that’s a bright oasis in these democracy-challenged times.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 21, 2023

Commentary: Watching the new ‘Elvis’ movie and visiting Graceland brought my mom back to me

At my mom’s wake in 2007, my siblings and I decided to play Elvis Presley’s music quietly in the background. We wanted her friends and family to have an excuse to smile in between all the tears. She was a big Elvis fan and shared that with her children.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 21, 2023