Afternoon Briefing: Sunny and windy weather in the forecast
Good afternoon, Chicago.
Tribune film critic Michael Phillips says last night’s Academy Awards went down nice and easy and called it the “best Oscars show in several years.”
So why was the 96th running of the bull Sunday such a surprise, even without actual surprises? Here are his five theories.
If you missed any of the movies, you can watch this year’s Oscar-winning films online.
And here’s what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit chicagotribune.com/latest-headlines and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices.
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Warm, breezy weather predicted across Chicago area Monday, Tuesday
High temperatures are expected to reach 67 to 71 Tuesday with partly cloudy skies. Read more here.
More top news stories:
- Man sentenced to life in prison for murder and rape in attack on 2 Illinois women in Germany
- Oswego may hike fines for underage use of tobacco, marijuana
Retired Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster lists Lakeview home for $2.5M
The two-story house has 6 ½ bathrooms, four fireplaces, hardwood floors, high ceilings, custom millwork and cabinetry, a living room with moldings and a marble fireplace, and more. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Landmarks: Workers cottages helped spread Chicago’s suburban model to the nation
- Motormouth: How to get a new car key fob
Chicago baseball report: White Sox pitchers are fine-tuning — while the Cubs are working on positional flexibility
The Chicago Cubs’ first day off of spring training Monday sets up the final two weeks of big-league camp. The big question: Will right-hander Jameson Taillon’s lower back tightness cause him to be sidelined at the start of the season? Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Chicago Bears free-agency news: RB D’Andre Swift reportedly agrees to 3-year deal
- 3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 3-1 road trip, including missing chance to reach the .500 mark
Cookbook news: ‘Anything’s Pastable’ by The Sporkful’s Dan Pashman, plus Nancy’s Pizza book in the works
Dan Pashman not only invented a new pasta shape just a few years ago, now he’s coming for your pasta sauce. Read more here.
More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories:
- For Your Eyes Only: Visiting the unlikely gadgets of MSI’s ‘007 Science’ exhibit
- Maple syrup hikes drawing thousands to Ryerson Conservation Area
Palestinians in Gaza begin Ramadan with hunger worsening and no end in sight to the Israel-Hamas war
Families would ordinarily break the daily fast with holiday feasts, but even where food is available, there is little beyond canned goods and the prices are too high for many. Read more here.
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