Review: ‘Gorgeous’ by Raven and Rivendell Theatres begins with the love between pets and people
This world premiere co-production has plenty of twists and turns — some of them touching, some dark and some unlikely.
Entertainment
Featured
The Who announces farewell tour including a Chicago concert
The British rock band The Who has announced a farewell tour that will bring them...
‘Forever’ review: Updating Judy Blume’s classic about first love — and sex
The 1975 novel about a high school senior’s first love — and first experiences with...
Arts
The Met Gala is over, but dandyism isn’t. Here’s how to dress like a dandy in everyday life.
As the menswear-focused exhibit — the Costume Institute’s first to exclusively display Black designers — opens to the public, here are tips from dandies on embracing the style in everyday life.
Books
Federal cuts threaten program that allows suburban libraries to share books
A program that allows Chicago-area libraries to share books is in jeopardy after President Donald Trump gutted the federal agency that helped fund it.
Movies
Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on movies made outside the US. Here’s what we know
President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S.
TV and Streaming
‘Poker Face’ review: TV’s best case-of-the-week series returns for Season 2
The "Columbo-esque" Peacock murder mystery starring Natasha Lyonne is better than ever
Theater
David Cromer’s astonishingly busy spring with George Clooney, ‘Dead Outlaw’ and now ‘The Antiquities’
He's co-directing the play at the Goodman Theatre, back in town after big openings on Broadway.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
59 Chicago Mother’s Day restaurant specials to treat mom, from bottomless mimosas to made-to-order omelettes
Restaurants throughout Chicago are making it easy, offering moms free flowers or other gifts and hosting decadent buffets with bottomless drinks and activities to keep kids busy.
Music and Concerts
Miche Fest’s cancellation comes amid ‘political climate’ and issues with artist visas
As more and more Latin music artists in their summer 2025 lineup found themselves unable to travel, organizers of the annual Chicago festival said they had no other choice.
Travel
Canadians put off by Trump’s bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits
There were more than 910,000 fewer land border crossings from Canada into the U.S. last month than in March of 2024 — a more than 22% drop — according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection data.
Museums
Today in Chicago History: 8,000 people attend opening of Field Museum
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 2, according to the Tribune's archives.
Home and Garden
Salmonella outbreak is linked to backyard poultry, CDC says
Two cases were identified in Missouri, and one each in Florida, Illinois, South Dakota, Utah and Wisconsin, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Recipes
How bugs and beet juice could play roles in the race to replace artificial dyes in food
As pressure grows to get artificial colors out of the U.S. food supply, the shift may well start at Abby Tampow’s laboratory desk.
Fashion
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese showcased her fashion at Met Gala, joined by Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens
Angel Reese represented the Chicago Sky on a different stage Monday night.
Entertainment
Chicago Reader columnist Michael Miner, ‘a conscience of our profession,’ dies at 81
He wrote a story for the first issue of the Chicago Reader and was a journalist for the Sun-Times and Chicago Journalism Review, among other publications. He never wanted the story to be about himself.