Nyarai Khepra

Olympic all-around gold medalist Simone Biles competes in the vault in the U.S. Classic gymnastics competition Saturday at Now Arena in Hoffman Estates.

Bears

Simone Biles shows love for Chicago (and hot dogs) after Bears sign her husband, Jonathan Owens

The most decorated American gymnast in history is now a Bears fan after her husband signed with the team.

By Nyarai Khepra

This photo provided by Joey Santore shows a snapping turtle relaxing along a Chicago River.

News

Giant snapping turtle ‘Chonkosaurus’ evidence of a much cleaner Chicago River

The turtle was spotted getting sun on the river last week by Chicagoan Joey Santore. Experts say healthier water and wetlands restoration have improved habitat.

By Nyarai Khepra and Emmanuel Camarillo

Weather

Chicago will see its earliest sunset of 2022 on Thursday

The sun will set Thursday before the average workday ends, at exactly 4:21 p.m., according to the website Time and Date.

By Nyarai Khepra