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The NBA Draft Combine got underway in Chicago this week as prospects underwent physical testing and shooting drills ahead of the June draft. Early results highlighted several standouts and concerns among top prospects.

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A Chicago concert titled Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine is set for October 8 at the Chicago Theatre. The event will honor the late singer-songwriter two days before what would have been his 80th birthday. Performers include Ratboys, Steve Earle, Margo Price and others.

Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old freshman at Loyola University Chicago, was fatally shot in the head while walking with friends near Tobey Prinz Beach. The masked suspect remains at large with no arrests announced. Police say she may not have been the intended target.

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The lineup for Lollapalooza 2026 has been announced, featuring headliners including Olivia Dean, Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, The xx, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Summit and Jennie. The festival will take place from July 30 to August 2 at Grant Park in Chicago. Over 100 artists are set to perform across eight stages.

Chef Jonathon Sawyer is set to return for the March edition of his Suppers with Sawyer series at Kindling. The event takes place on Friday, March 27, inviting guests to gather around the restaurant's live-fire kitchen. This installment highlights Sawyer's focus on hearth-based cooking.

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The Federal Aviation Administration has imposed a cap on daily flights at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to prevent delays and cancellations caused by overscheduling from American Airlines and United Airlines. The move follows a turf war between the carriers over gate access, leading to schedules exceeding the airport's runway capacity. Airlines must now reduce operations to no more than 2,800 per day.