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What’s the forecast for the Chicago Cubs home opener — and how has weather affected debuts since 1989?
Conditions have varied during season openers at the Wrigley Field. Here’s what to expect, plus the warmest and coldest home openers for the Chicago Cubs.
Wrigley Field debuts menu with jibaritos, baseball doughnuts and fried ranch bombs
This year, baseball fans at Wrigley Field can enjoy new items such as doughnuts in the shape of a baseball, jibarito sandwiches and lobster rolls.
Firefighters claim city searched personal vehicles for weapons at NW Side station
A group of Chicago firefighters have accused the city and the Chicago Fire Department of violating their Fourth and 14th Amendment rights during a set of vehicle searches in late February.
Photos: What to eat at Chicago Cubs games at Wrigley Field this season
A look at the food and beverage options for Chicago Cubs games at Wrigley Field this season.
Today in History: The Super Outbreak of April 3-4, 1974
On April 3, 1974, an outbreak of tornadoes began hitting wide parts of the South and Midwest before jumping across the border into Canada; 148 tornadoes caused more than 300 fatalities in what became known as the 1974 Super Outbreak.
Chicago Blackhawks allow tying goal with 11 seconds left, then fall in shootout for 11th loss in 12 games
The Chicago Blackhawks allowed the tying goal with 11 seconds left in regulation and went on to lose to the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in a shootout Wednesday night.
Asking Eric: Is it ethical to adopt a cat at my age?
Dear Eric: I’m a 78-year-old widow, who has been without a cat for one year now; first time in my life. Is it fair to adopt a cat if I most likely only have one and a half to two and a half more years to live? I do travel as well. I do not have any family, so who would get the cat remains unknown. Maybe back to the adoption group? Is this fair to the cat? I feel I’m being selfish, or is a little time “at home” for a cat better than none? Please advise.
Tornadoes damage homes and power lines as storms wallop the Midwest and South
Dozens of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri and Mississippi as storms hit those and other states in the evening.
Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 892, moving within 3 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
Alex Ovechkin moved within three goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career Wednesday night.