Willis Tower is no longer the tallest building in the world. But it’s still a trendsetter as it turns 50 this week.

How Darnell Wright — not Jalen Carter — became the headliner of the Chicago Bears’ 2023 draft class

Notre Dame professor plans another summer dig for Collier Lodge site in Kouts

Chicago woman shot in New Orleans restaurant

150 years later, Dixon bridge tragedy among nation’s worst

Mario’s Italian Lemonade opens Monday — here’s the story behind the Chicago icon

Hours of chaos: Police reports paint picture of latest violent disturbance in the Loop

Where 19 local prospects were taken in the NFL draft, including 4 each from Illinois and Northwestern

Stephen Curry scores 50 points — an NBA record in a Game 7 — as the Golden State Warriors complete the 2nd-round field

As Texas plans to resume busing migrants to Chicago on Monday, Mayor Lightfoot blasts Gov. Abbott in letter

Employee hurt in knife attack at Chicago Loop Target, police say

Gift of music morphs into scholarship fundraiser featuring Backyard Tire Fire frontman

Quickly: Readers sound off on the issues of the day

In a big blow for cherry blossom fans, erratic spring weather wipes out Chicago’s signature display at Jackson Park

Widening manhunt for Texas gunman who killed five neighbors slowed by ‘zero leads’

High school students compete in Midwest’s first hydrogen-powered grand prix: ‘Problem-solving is our favorite’

Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix

Teen boy shot and killed in Chicago’s Douglas neighborhood Sunday morning

Mike Shannon, who spent 50 years in the St. Louis Cardinals broadcast booth after winning 2 World Series, dies at 83

Longtime fans turn out for Maná at United Center with their México Lindo Y Querido tour

Maná plays the United Center

Known for laughs, White House Correspondents’ dinner takes a turn and spotlights risks to journalism

IUN graduate research project results in state law change around churner properties

Review: In the lovely ‘Into The Woods’ now in Chicago, Sondheim’s fairytale forest is deep indeed

‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ hits $1 billion at the box office and retains No. 1 spot

Battle for late Johnny Winter’s music to play out in court

Congress eyes work rules for millions covered by Medicaid

Resource fair in Aurora aims to help parents find summer activities for their children

Business briefs

Hammond man charged with arson in car, garage and fence fire

Dilapidated State Line Bridge over Kankakee River slated for removal by river basin commission

DIY trans care evades barriers in Missouri, other states

Willie Nelson inhales the love at 90th birthday concert

Muslim trustee from DuPage Township faces racist comments during public meeting

Pope in final Mass in Budapest urges Hungary to open doors

Former girls track coach at Downers Grove South accused of possessing child porn: feds

Shuttered Macy’s store in Spring Hill Mall to be purchased by village of West Dundee

Wildfires in Anchorage? Climate change sparks disaster fears

What’s behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds?

MTV host Riki Rachtman brings one-man show to Arcada, Hobart Art Theater

Haake: Indiana’s slate of hate targets transgender citizens

Column: After a 10th straight loss and ‘Sell the team’ chants, the Chicago White Sox might be facing a do-or-die week

After drafting 3 offensive players, have the Chicago Bears done enough to build around Justin Fields?

Chicago Bears UDFA tracker: GM Ryan Poles gets to work adding more rookies

Caleb Kilian looks for positives after getting roughed up in Chicago Cubs loss: ‘He’s not ready’

Column: Incoming Chicago mayor faces public safety challenge

Oak Lawn-Hometown educator a finalist for international award

Once seen as a success story for life after prison, he’s now accused of double murder. Again.

A new class of development: Sites no longer needed by universities are being redeveloped for new use

Editorial: There really is no way out of Chicago’s parking meter disaster

Clarence Page: Who is to be held accountable for Emmett Till’s death, now that the witnesses are gone?

Seung-Whan Choi: How the South Korean president’s visit to the US affects democracy back home

Letters: A suggestion for Joe Biden on his choice in running mate

Need a garden to-do list? Here are 8 things you can do to keep plants healthy.

Starting with a 50-foot hole, Sears (now Willis) Tower rose to record-breaking height in just 3 years

Ask Amy: Are words like ‘gentlemen’ and ‘ladies’ still acceptable today?

Daily horoscope for April 30, 2023

Column: Clear trends emerge as Chicago Bears wrap up draft weekend with a focus on height, speed and pedigree

Tribune cartoonist’s decadeslong critique of Chicago’s parking meter deal