Simone Biles’s triumphant return inspires young gymnasts
Her comeback in Hoffman Estates, two years since withdrawing from competitive gymnastics, made a deep impression on Chicago-area girls who packed the arena Saturday.
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Lollapalooza 2023 weekend wrapup: Who played and who slayed
Spectacular summer weather gave way to rain on Saturday and Sunday. But crowds kept coming for the music. A lookback at the weekend’s standout artists — in photos with mini-reviews.
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PHOTOS: Simone Biles dazzles in her return to easily claim the U.S. Classic
The 26-year-old gymnast who helped redefine the sport took first place Saturday in Hoffman Estates in her stellar return after a two-year absence.
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Beloved children’s singer Ella Jenkins turning 99 Sunday with a party at a North Side park that bears her name
“I used to plan every day,” she says. “Now, I just say one day at a time — and maybe have some peppermint ice cream.”
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Food Friday: What makes the best chocolate chip cookies?
Here are a few of the perfect Friday pick-me-ups you can grab this weekend.
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Two years after Tokyo, Simone Biles is coming back from ‘the twisties.’ Not every gymnast does.
On Saturday, the sport’s biggest star competes for the first time since Tokyo in the U.S. Classic at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.
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Out of sriracha? Give one of these 12 Chicago-made hot sauces a try.
None will dethrone Huy Fong’s familiar green-nozzled bottle, but these local craft concoctions are worth a drizzle.
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PHOTOS: Highlights from day one of Lollapalooza 2023
Here’s a look at some of the fun happening Thursday, opening day of the annual megafest in Grant Park.
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The best things to do this week: Lollapalooza, Dancing in the Streets, Bronzeville Jazz Fest
The city’s biggest music festival and other music-centric neighborhood events are the highlights of this weekend.
