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Geese Kills Again for Geese-O-Ween in Chicago

The mother of all Geese shows landed in Chicago over the weekend for a two-night stand at the former Morton Salt facility-turned concert venue The Salt Shed. On a sold-out encore run through the States before putting their 2025 breakthrough album, Getting Killed, to bed, the Brooklyn-based art-rock quartet chose the Windy City for their annual Geese-O-Ween celebration.

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Logan Theatre's Neon Sign Comes Down in Logan Square for Repairs

The neon vertical letters spelling out the Logan Theatre's name on Milwaukee Avenue went dark last Thursday, pulled off the building for repairs. The theater's movie-times marquee is still running as usual, but the century-old sign that's long been a visual anchor of Logan Square is getting an overhaul, with owners saying it should light back up by mid-November.

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Block Club Chicago

Neon Trees, Michael James Scott, Thelma Houston To Headline Magnificent Mile Lights Parade

DOWNTOWN — The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Parade returns to Michigan Avenue this month with pop-rock band Neon Trees, Broadway star Michael James Scott and Grammy-winning Motown legend Thelma Houston as headliners. The 35th annual parade returns Downtown Saturday, Nov. 21, lighting up the Mag Mile with about...

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ABC 7 Chicago

Chicago filmmaker shares 'A Journey to Freedom' preview at fundraiser

A Sunday night screening offered a sneak peek of a documentary by a Chicago filmmaker who is also part of our ABC7 family.

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Take Voting To The Villa! Anweih Cox Creates ‘Senate Island USA’ To Get Voters Coupled Up With Candidates For The Midterm Election

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching Tuesday, Nov. 3, one Chicago woman is bringing a little Love Island USA energy to the ballot box, transforming Senate candidates into “islanders” and political education into an interactive experience designed to get Gen Z voters interested in the issues before making their selections. According to WAPT, Anweih Cox […]

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Wind back time along The First Hundred Miles

The First Hundred Miles of the Mother Road not only offers scenic drives and classic roadside attractions but invites you into places where Route 66’s stories are preserved, celebrated, and brought vividly to life. From world-class museums in Chicago to hidden heritage gems in small towns, every stop introduces you to the legacy of a road that’s captured the imaginations of travelers for generations.

Chicago, IL · 11d

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Avant-Garde & Creative Music in Chicago: November 1–8, 2026

Sunday, November 1 | 9:00PM · The Empty Bottle 1035 N Western 773.276.3600, The Empty Bottle 1035 N Western 773.276.3600. Jeremiah Chiu — Album release; Josh Johnson — Album release. Now Is. Monday, November 2 | 6:00PM – 8:00PM · Asian Improv aRts Midwest 4875 N Elston,...

Chicago, IL · 10d

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City Expands Food Scrap Drop-Off Program To 8 More Library Locations

CHICAGO — Chicagoans can now drop off food scraps at 21 Chicago Public Libraries after the city expanded its free composting program to eight additional branches last week. The expansion brings the total number of spots in Chicago’s Food Scrap Drop-Off program to 40 sites throughout the city. The city’s Department of Streets and Sanitation launched the program in October 2023 and has since diverted about 2.4 million pounds of waste from landfills to a local composting facility, said the department’s Deputy Commissioner of Policy and Sustainability, Chris Sauve.

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We Are Dubuque

Joliet Rock Club The Forge Ends Nine-year Run As Chicago Venues Shift And Expand

The Forge in Joliet is closing its doors after nine years as a go-to spot for heavy music fans, while Chicago's Salt Shed is planning a massive expansion across the street with a new 15,000-seat outdoor stage.

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ABC 7 Chicago

Chicago dating show to premiere at AMC Roosevelt Collection

Six women will put their hearts on the line, dating men who are the opposite of what they're normally attracted to.

Chicago, IL · 11d

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Logan Theatre’s Iconic Sign Is Getting A Refresh

LOGAN SQUARE — The Logan Theatre’s iconic signage has disappeared — but don’t worry, it’s just temporary. The neon vertical letters that spell out the name of the Logan Theatre and illuminate Milwaukee Avenue for blocks were removed from the building Thursday for repairs. “We’re...

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Must-See Concerts and Comedy Shows in November 2026

The weather is brisk and the outdoor concert season has come to an end, but there are still ample opportunities to enjoy live music and comedy this November. From one of the Queens of R&B to an indie pop icon, here’s a look at some of the incredible artists performing in and around Chicago this November.

Chicago, IL · 10d

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Scenes from Fall Fest at the AUX

Halloween started early on Saturday afternoon at The AUX, where kids and families were invited to collect candy, show off their costumes and enjoy activities ahead of Evanston’s trick-or-treat hours. Highlights of the event included Halloween-themed celebrations in AUX spaces, including book readings at Zora’s Place, Evanston’s Black feminist...

Evanston, IL · 9d

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Evanston chef Michael Salzinski, culinary instructor, dishes on his role in ‘The Bear’

Chef Michael Salzinski is currently a chef instructor at National Louis University’s Kendall College. He did not grow up with a burning desire to be a chef. He grew up in Evanston, attended Dewey Elementary and Nichols Middle School and graduated from ETHS in 1990. After ETHS, he enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, graduating as an English major with a minor in history. He was thinking about becoming an elementary school teacher and looking for a job. Good timing and serendipity found him working in the retail section of a private catering business.

Evanston, IL · 9d

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Lyrical: The Eye Behind the Artist

There is something fitting about meeting Beleshia “Lyrical” McCulley in a room surrounded by Chicago music history. Inside Overflow Coffee, framed records line the exposed brick walls. Each one recalls the artists and institutions that helped shape the city’s sound. Dressed in burgundy, with gold hoops catching...

Chicago, IL · 14d

Dino World

8 Facts About the Great Chicago Fire of 1871

Stick with us to the end: one overlooked detail historians now believe may have saved thousands of lives that night.

Chicago, IL · 12d

Axios Chicago

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Chicago TV trivia quiz: Test your knowledge of local legends

This week, the city announced that the 2026 Soul Train Awards are coming to Chicago, specifically the Harris Theater, on Nov. 27. State of play: While the awards show isn't the legendary Chicago-born dance program, the news got us feeling nostalgic for the glory days of Chicago television. Chicago has given the world everything from "Soul Train" to Oprah, but some of our greatest television moments never made it beyond the city limits. This week's Kaufmann Quiz celebrates the personalities that made Chicago TV legendary. Play more quizzes: Inventions Architecture Suburban landmarks Neighborhoods, volume 2 Neighborhoods, volume 1 Punk rock history Bears jersey numbers Action movies State politics Illinois routes Sports returns Local waterways Chi celebrities 4th of July Pride vol. 2 The Obamas 1996 Summer annoyances High school locations Street festivals Stadium hijinks Colleges and universities May Day Jazz in Chicago Chicago companies Street smarts Dive bars Department stores Bus routes Dance clubs Famous trades 2016 Chicago Fancy foodies (vol. 2) What's the frequency, Chicago? Bears playoff history 2025 news Movie theaters Chicago on TV Movie quotes Fall suburbs Scary Chicago 1998 Memorable locations Malls Newspapers Political satire Anthony Rizzo "The Dark Knight" film locations Chicago at 50 Wildest

Chicago, IL · 12d

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Chicago common brick history in the city’s hidden alleys

Watch how the Great Chicago Fire forced a shift to river clay, creating the iconic, multi-colored Chicago common bricks hidden in the city’s alleys today.

Chicago, IL · 12d

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