[ad_1]
Good day Chicago.
Tribune film critic Michael Phillips says last night Academy Awards it went down nice and easy, calling it “the best Oscar showing in several years.”
So why was Sunday’s 96th bull run such a surprise, even though there were no real surprises? Here are his five theories.
If you missed any movie, Watch this year’s Oscar-winning films online.
And here’s what else is happening today. And don’t forget, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit: chicagotribune.com/latest-headlines And Sign up to receive our alerts on all your devices.
Subscribe to more newsletters | Puzzles and Games | Daily Horoscope | Ask Amy
Warm and windy weather expected across the Chicago area Monday, Tuesday
The high temperature is expected to reach 67 to 71 degrees with partly cloudy weather on Tuesday. Read more here.
More top news:
![Retired Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster is listing his Lakeview home for $2.5 million. (Jeff Lowe)](https://bestamericancomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710183517_178_Sunny-and-windy-weather-in-the-forecast-–-Chicago-Tribune.jpg)
Retired Cubs starting pitcher Ryan Dempster lists Lakeview home for $2.5 million
The two-story home has 6 ½ bathrooms, four fireplaces, hardwood floors, high ceilings, custom millwork and cabinetry, a molded living room and marble fireplace, and more. Read more here.
More important business stories:
![Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (left) and infielder Nick Madrigal warm up in Mesa, Ariz., on February 22, 2024 (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)](https://bestamericancomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710183517_30_Sunny-and-windy-weather-in-the-forecast-–-Chicago-Tribune.jpg)
Chicago baseball report: White Sox tweak pitchers – Cubs work on positional flexibility
The Chicago Cubs’ first day off of spring training on Monday marks the final two weeks of major league camp. The big question: Will right-hander Jameson Taillon’s lower back strain cause him to leave the team at the start of the season? Read more here.
More popular sports stories:
Cookbook news: ‘Everything Pastable’ and Nancy’s Pizza book by The Sporkful’s Dan Pashman are also in the works
Dan Pashman not only invented a new shape of pasta a few years ago, but now he’s coming for your pasta sauce. Read more here.
Eat more food. Watch. To do. stories:
![](https://bestamericancomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1710183517_875_Sunny-and-windy-weather-in-the-forecast-–-Chicago-Tribune.jpg)
Palestinians in Gaza start Ramadan with hunger and no end in sight to Israel-Hamas war
Families would normally break their daily fast with festive feasts, but even where food is available, there is little other than canned goods, and prices are too high for many. Read more here.
More featured stories from around the world: