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Bolingbrook Man Wins Forest Preserve’s October Photo Contest

Matthew Dunn spent time in early fall looking for spots in the preserves where the fall landscape would come alive as the leaves changed, and his efforts certainly paid off. Dunn’s photo of a picturesque creek winding through a forest ablaze with fall color at Hammel Woods in Shorewood was selected as the winner of the October installment of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Preserve the Moment photo contest.

Bolingbrook, IL · 1d

The Takeout

The Tangy Dipping Sauce You'll Find At The Best Chicken Shops In Chicago

Chicago may be famous for pizza and hot dogs, but residents also love a sweet, tangy dipping sauce on their chicken. Learn about this Windy City favorite.

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UChicago Hires First Banned Books Scholar As Challenges Hit Near-Record High

Dulcey Hunter spent more than two decades teaching middle and high school students in Florida before trading the classroom for a research post at one of the country's most prominent universities. This fall, she became the University of Chicago's first Banned Books Postdoctoral Scholar, a newly created role dedicated to studying how book bans affect the people living through them.

Chicago, IL · 2d

WGN News

Jewell’s Jems: Chicago Fit 4 Life makes chair exercise fun by combining it with some classic Motown music

Siddiqu Muhammad of Chicago Fit 4 Life dropped by Sunday's WGN Weekend Morning News with some friends to demonstrate his Motown with chair exercises workout for this week's episode of Jewell's Jems with Jewell Hillery.

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ABC 7 Chicago

Community fundraiser supports Chicago homeless outreach

An evening of stand-up comedy is helping to provide a bit of warmth to Chicagoans who are experiencing homelessness.

Chicago, IL · 2d

WWD

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Supima Reveals Talia Bourne as Winner of the 2026 Supima Design Competition

Talia Bourne of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago won the 2026 Supima Design Competition during the second annual Supima Design Lab, held Thursday night at Lavan Studios in New York City. AI, Cooperation, Space Among Next Frontiers for Fashion and Sustainability The competition was sponsored by Supima, the nonprofit dedicated to promoting American-grown Pima cotton worldwide. Hosted by Nigel Barker, the photographer and filmmaker, the evening brought together emerging and established global design talent. Bourne takes home a $10,000 prize for her collection exploring the concept of entanglement. Inspired by the lifestyle of knots as they unravel, the collection showcased the transformation of each piece through the manipulation of fabric over time. “I am in shock by my win for the Supima 2026 Competition,” said Bourne. “I never thought my art could reach this many people, and I am so happy it can be shared and enjoyed by more than myself! My experience with Supima has been the highlight of my career thus far; being able to work with industry professionals and learning from people with talents and skills that I wouldn’t have met otherwise, I’ll never forget this experience,” said the 23-year-old graduate of the School

New York, NY · 3d

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Rosemont's Chicago Toy & Game Fair Wraps Sunday With Holiday Gift Picks Galore

Parents scrambling for holiday gift ideas had one more shot this weekend in Rosemont, where the Chicago Toy & Game Fair ran through 5 p.m. Sunday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The fair gave families a chance to test out toys and games in person before committing to a holiday list.

Rosemont, IL · 1d

WGN News

PHOTOS: Animals enjoy fall foliage at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — It’s been a warm fall so far and animals at Brookfield Zoo Chicago have spent time outside enjoying the sun and foliage. The zoo sent several cute pictures of the following animals: African painted dogs, an amur tiger, Nigerian goats, Bennett’s wallaby, Angolan colobus monkey and Mexican wolves. During the fall season, […]

Brookfield, IL · 17h

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Chicago DJ Nosike Brings Afrobeats-Hip-Hop Blend to Ye Tour After-Party in Arlington

Ye is scheduled to bring his 2026 stadium tour to AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Saturday. Chicago-born DJ and producer Nosike, who joined the tour’s production and entertainment team in September, is set to serve as an official DJ for the after-party following the concert, not as a performer in the stadium lineup. Nosike, who describes her sound as a blend of Afrobeats, hip-hop and deep house, has been riding a run of high-profile bookings that includes Lollapalooza in July 2026 and a Nike Shox campaign with Foot Locker in November 2025.

Arlington, TX · 2d

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Boasting bar-and-grill pride with a local vibe

Nestled inside of Elmwood Park’s de facto downtown district monikered “the circle,” Union Tap has built a solid local reputation as a friendly neighborhood bar serving up savory pub grub and fanciful libations over the past seven years. Ever since opening the doors in November 2019, owner...

Elmwood Park, IL · 15h

WGN News

Weekend Break: The Goddess & Grocer

CHICAGO — Looking for some exotic flavors to spice up your weekend? A locally owned cafe and food market with a globally inspired menu could offer the perfect escape. The Goddess and Grocer is a Chicago-based specialty food market that blends a neighborhood café with a curated marketplace. The Goddess and Grocer has three locations […]

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Soprano De Bique shows deep and refined artistry in genre-crossing Apollo’s Fire program

Apollo’s Fire is celebrating its 35th season and kicked off an international tour Saturday night at Nichols Concerts Hall in Evanston. The evening also marked the opening of this season’s Chicago concert series for the Cleveland-based Baroque orchestra, five years since that regular residency was established, and ten years since they first performed in the city.

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WGN Radio

Anne and Mark Burnell: Cabaret and Jazz performers Let it Snow

Chicago jazz and cabaret favorites Mark and Ann Burnell joined Steve Dale in the WGN Skyline Studios to discuss their upbeat new holiday single, Let It Snow, a fresh jazz-inspired take on the classic song featuring Grammy-winning violinist Zach Brock of Snarky Puppy. The duo shared how they recorded the track at Chicago’s Sound Mind […]

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Sunday Brunch: Bayou Jollof Rice with Niema’s West African & Caribbean Cuisine

CHICAGO (WGN) — Chef Niema DiGrazia joined the WGN Weekend Morning News to show Chicagoans how she and her staff prepare Bayou Jollof Rice at Niema’s West African & Caribbean Cuisine. DiGrazia, a Beat Bobby Flay winner, visited WGN on a trip from Shreveport, Louisiana. She and her husband celebrated their four-year wedding anniversary in […]

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Win a trip to TWISTED 2026 in Chicago!

Forget the silent night. It’s about to get loud. TWISTED 2026, this December in Chicago. Three nights. Three killer lineups. Slightly Stoopid & Dirty Heads, Interpol & Modest Mouse, Weezer & The Linda Lindas, and more. Score the ultimate holiday hookup: flights, hotel, and tickets to all three nights. Listen weekdays for the national text keywords and text them to 95819 for your chance to turn your holiday season all the way up at TWISTED 2026!

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ARTnews

In Viral Stunt, Hundreds Try and Fail to Move Anish Kapoor’s ‘Bean’ Seven Inches to the Left, To Help the Man Supposedly Trapped Inside

“We need to move the bean 7 inches to the left. First push @12:47 pm 11/8/2026.” MultiMillionaire Collector Fred Eychaner Sued Over Chicago Museum Expansion So read a cryptic flyer that appeared in Chicago in recent days, referring to one of the world’s most popular pieces of public art. Hundreds heeded the call, gathering on a sunny Sunday in a benign flash mob. In the end, the crowd was no match for a 110-ton stainless steel sculpture. The subject of the viral campaign was, of course, British Indian artist Anish Kapoor’s silvery sculpture Cloud Gate (2006), which stands in downtown Chicago’s Millennium Park. Inspired by liquid mercury, the 66-foot-long, 33-foot-high public artwork is nicknamed the Bean in reference to its shape, which resembles the kidney bean. A 12-foot-high walkway underneath the sculpture forms the titular “gate,” where countless visitors have marveled at their reflections and posted selfies. You might ask: What? Why? Well, the IRL attempt to shift the sculpture results from a viral rumor that has long circulated online, which says that a man is trapped inside. The event’s Partiful page , created by a mysterious “gs,” says that “new findings suggest that there might be [a] latch door

Chicago, IL · 18h

NBC Chicago

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One of Chicago's most beloved spots for burgers, hot dogs opens in southwest suburb

One of Chicago's most beloved spots to snag a burger or hot dog opened a new location in a southwest suburb this week. Redhot Ranch opened at 60 Ogden Ave. in Downers Grove on Tuesday, bringing a new late-night food option to the area. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. until...

Chicago, IL · 5d

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Swedish Pancakes With Lingonberries Still Anchor Breakfast At This Andersonville Diner In Chicago, Illinois

A Viking breakfast in Illinois comes with falukorv sausage, eggs, potatoes, and thin Swedish pancakes topped with lingonberries. That combination alone made me sit up straight. The room matches the plate. Swedish folk art fills the walls, and whimsical tablecloths cover small tables in a cozy blue and yellow space.

Chicago, IL · 3d

CBS19

Hundreds gather in Chicago to ‘push’ iconic Bean sculpture