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Jun 20, 2026
We asked readers what their favorite piece of public art is in Chicago. Here's what you told us, lightly edited for clarity:
"The lions at the Art Institute of Chicago."
— Robert Haugland
"My favorite sculpture is 'Crossing' by Hubertus von der Goltz, on Lasalle Street just north of the Chicago River."
— Peter Hartel
"Matthew Hoffman's 'You Are Beautiful' works can be seen all over the city, and farther, but my favorite was his 'Go For It' temporary installation near my home. It uplifted me every day. The artist was kind enough to gift me a small piece when he dismantled it. I miss it dearly."
— Jill Murtagh
"The Picasso in the Daley Plaza is one of my favorites because I love seeing the kids use it as a slide."
— Terrence Camodeca
"My favorite piece of public art in Chicago is The Bean. When I first saw a picture of it, I was somewhat puzzled. I went to see it in person and was instantly awestruck. It's iconic, it's beloved, it's beautiful no matter what time of day or what time of year."
— Manisha Makwana
"I love the 'Stand Tall' mural on the north side of the Prudential Building!"
— Emily Lenz
"The mural depicting a medley of parades and outdoor celebrations in a variety of mediums on the South Loop Parking Garage at 318 S. Federal St. I walk by it often and always find delightful new faces and personalities to focus on every time."
— Elijah Sloane
"The mural of Celia Cruz at [the now closed] 90-Mile restaurant over on Armitage."
— Oscar Baez
"I always have a soft spot for the Picasso. It was the first major piece and was kind of controversial for the '60s. I also like the Calder in Federal Plaza (probably because I'm an ex-fed)."
— Dennis Novak
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Jun 19, 2026
A man accused of killing wife on their wedding night in 2012 was returned to the Chicago area on Thursday. Arnoldo Jimenez, a fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, was arrested in Monterrey, Mexico in January 2025.
Jimenez arrived at O'Hare airport on Thursday afternoon and was transferred to local custody, an FBI Chicago spokesperson said Friday.
"Jimenez was wanted in connection with the murder of Estrella Carrera who was found deceased less than 48 hours after their wedding," the federal agency's Chicago office had announced Thursday on social media platform X.
The FBI worked with FBI Legat Mexico City, La Agencia de Investigación Criminal-INTERPOL and Burbank Police Department on the case.
FBI Chicago had no details about when Jimenez will appear in Cook County court. Burbank Police Department could not be reached on Friday for comment.
Authorities arrested Jimenez last year in connection with the 2012 slaying of Carrera, his wife. He was wanted for first degree murder and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, according to an FBI poster.
Jimenez, 44, was last seen after an impromptu wedding reception at a night club in May 2012, the day before the body of Carrera was found in the bathtub of her apartment in southwest suburban Burbank. Carrera, 26, was still in the silver dress she had worn during the wedding ceremony at City Hall.
A warrant for Jimenez's arrest for first-degree murder was entered a few days later, and he spent nearly 13 years on the run before his arrest.
His name was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list in 2019, with a reward for information leading to his arrest that over the years rose from $10,000 to
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