John Silver

Runners race down LaSalle Street near Wacker Drive during a past Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

2021 Chicago Marathon survival guide: Everything you need to know about the race

Here’s how you can watch in person or from your couch, track a runner, plus tips on how to successfully maneuver around the city during the marathon Sunday.

By John Silver

Cubs

An updated ranking of the worst 7th-inning stretch singers in Wrigley Field history

There have been many cringeworthy versions of “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at Wrigley Field, but these are the baddest of the bad.

By John Silver

Entertainment and Culture

Chicago festivals 2021: What events have returned, been rescheduled

Just because summer if over doesn’t mean festivals have ended. The fall brings more events. Here’s the latest updates on this year’s changing entertainment landscape.

By John Silver

Sports

Bleacher brawl breaks out during Cubs-White Sox game

Tensions boiled over between Cubs and Sox fans Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field.

By John Silver

Get out there!

The Chicago-area festival season is back with a vengeance

By John Silver

La Voz Chicago

Estos son los eventos y festivales que vuelven en el verano de 2021

La reducción de las cifras de coronavirus ha hecho posible más eventos de verano. Tenemos las últimas actualizaciones sobre el panorama del entretenimiento de este año.

By John Silver

Religion

Toughest ticket in Chicago? Finding a spot at Easter Sunday Mass

With COVID-19 restrictions limiting capacity to 20%, here’s a guide to help last-minute worshipers find that rare in-person seat.

By John Silver

Grilled top round steak with Parmesan asparagus.

Religion

It’s a Friday in Lent, but Catholics can eat meat today

Church: Abstinence from meat doesn’t apply on St. Joseph’s Day

By John Silver

College Sports

DePaul fires men’s basketball coach Dave Leitao

The Blue Demons have finished last in the Big East for five consecutive seasons and haven’t been to the NCAA Tournament in 17 years.

By John Silver