Good afternoon, Chicago.
By midmorning, the sun beat down on southern Illinois. Thin, sparse clouds provided little respite from the heat but offered hope for undisturbed viewing for the thousands gathered in southern Illinois to see the total solar eclipse. Tribune reporter Adriana Pérez and photographer Eileen T. Meslar spent the day in Carbondale speaking with local residents and folks who traveled from out of state to see the total solar eclipse.
For Chicagoland residents who wanted to stay closer to home, the Museum of Science and Industry offered the opportunity to watch a NASA livestream of the event in the Giant Dome Theater and participate in space-related activities throughout the day.
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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White tents sit at Chicago’s migrant arrival landing zone on March 18, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Evanston City Council to discuss hosting temporary migrant shelter
The Evanston City Council on Monday is set to discuss applying for Cook County funding to provide temporary shelter for displaced migrants sent to Chicagoland from the southern border. Read more here.
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Kyle Matas, center, shows the interior of Rivian’s R3 model to his children, Able Matas, left, and Quinn Matas, during an unveiling of new Rivians on April 6, 2024, in Normal. (Trent Sprague/for the Chicago Tribune)
Rivian hosts R2 open house in Normal, its new production home
Nearly five years after unveiling its prototype electric pickup truck and SUV for a Normal community looking to restart its idled auto plant, Rivian was back in the town circle Saturday with its second-generation EVs, and the promise of more activity at the now-bustling factory. Read more here.
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Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga delivers to the Colorado Rockies in the first inning Monday, April 1, 2024, in the home opener at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
Column: Shota Imanaga starts the season with two shutout outings — could he be the Chicago Cubs’ next ace?
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Pat Sajak’s final ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episode date set
The official date has been set for Pat Sajak‘s final turn on “Wheel of Fortune.”
The longtime host will bid farewell with his last appearance on June 7, according to Deadline. The episode, which has already been filmed, will also serve as the season 41 finale of the game show. Read more here.
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Former President Donald Trump arrives for a press conference at 40 Wall Street after a pre-trial hearing at Manhattan criminal court, Monday, March 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Donald Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban
Former President Donald Trump said he believes abortion limits should be left to the states, in a video released Monday declining to endorse a national ban after months of mixed messages and speculation. Read more here.
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