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Today In Aviation History: Victor Carlstrom Completes Record-Setting Flight from Chicago to New York

On this day in aviation history, 110 years ago (November 3, 1916), pioneering aviator Victor Carlstrom completed a historic flight from Chicago to New York City. Flying a specially modified Curtiss Model R biplane and carrying a small quantity of mail, Carlstrom completed the journey in a total flying time of eight hours, 28 minutes, and 30 seconds. The flight demonstrated the growing potential of aircraft for long-distance transportation and mail delivery. Carlstrom, a Swedish-born American aviator, had become known for his record-setting flights during aviation’s pioneering years. His Chicago–New York attempt was sponsored by The New York Times and undertaken in a specially constructed Curtiss R-7, a long-range development of the Curtiss Model R military utility aircraft. The biplane featured enlarged wings and additional fuel capacity to support the ambitious journey.

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Carly Rae Jepsen at Chicago Theatre on May 21

A communal and joyous atmosphere is coming to Chicago. Carly Rae Jepsen is bringing her “Day and Night Tour” to Chicago with support artist Sarah Kinsley. The concert is scheduled for May 21, 2027, at the Chicago Theatre. Carly Rae Jepsen began her career on Canadian Idol in 2007, where she placed third, helping […]

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Mural paints vivid view of Rogers Park

A new mural along the Red Line in Rogers Park is inspired by CTA riders and hopes to invigorate them. Oscar Joyo has been painting the wall underneath the Red Line at the Jarvis Station since mid-September.The piece he calls “On the Way” features 16 people, flowers native to the neighborhood and lots of bright colors.

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Kids Pet Goats And Gather Eggs At This Family Farm In Northern Illinois

You turn off a quiet road in Illinois expecting a short walk and maybe a glimpse of a cow or two. Instead, you find a farmhouse bell ringing, chickens strutting past your shoes, and someone in old-fashioned clothes inviting your kids to help collect fresh eggs. It feels like stepping...

West Chicago, IL · 11d

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Bill and Giuliana Rancic Are Considering a Move to Nashville or Florida as Son Duke Says Chicago is ‘Chaotic’

The television personalities believe a relocation to a "calmer" locale could be beneficial for their 14-year-old son.

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Chicago, IL Expands Food Scrap Drop-Off Program To Eight More Library Locations

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...

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Wednesday, November 11 – Wednesday, January 3 | Paramount Theatre Presents “A Christmas Carol”

“God bless us, everyone,” because there’s a fresh, new, reimagined version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale A Christmas Carol debuting in Chicago this holiday season. Downtown Aurora’s award-winning Paramount Theatre is conjuring up an elegant and innovative new spectacle version of A Christmas Carol, based on the novella by Charles Dickens. Performances are November 11, 2026–January 3, 2027. Opening Night is Friday, November 20 at 7pm.

Aurora, IL · 8d

WGN Radio

Steve Bertrand on Books: Louise Penny

Louise Penny was once told that no one (Americans) would want to read a crime series set in Canada. Lucky for us, that didn’t dissuade her. She’s now written more than 20 Three Pines books following Armand Gamache and his quirky neighbors in the village of Three Pines, just outside Montreal and near the border […]

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Black Harvest Curator Reports Her Largest Submission Pool Since Taking Over in 2022

Gene Siskel Film Center — Black Harvest Festival Screening Venue. The 32nd Black Harvest Film Festival runs November 6–15 at the Gene Siskel Film Center. Its program features more than 75 films from 18 countries, including 60 Chicago premieres, nine features and 10 short-film programs, according to Reel Chicago. Chicago Reader reports that more than 50 filmmakers are expected to attend.

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Review: City Lit’s ‘King Hedley II’ puts August Wilson on a small stage, and audiences are better for it

Seeing an August Wilson play on a small stage is always a unique experience. But the intimacy of City Lit Theatre, located on the second floor of an Edgewater church, makes the intensity of gritty drama “King Hedley II” feel especially immersive. This production is directed by Manny...

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Gene Siskel Announces the 32nd Annual Black Harvest Film Festival

Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago announces the full lineup for the 32nd Annual Black Harvest Film Festival, Chicago’s annual showcase for Black cinema from across the Diaspora. The Fest features more than 75 films, including 60 Chicago premieres, nine feature films and 10 shorts programs from 18 countries.

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Chicago Fire (2016 TV Series) 43 min Action Drama Firefighter Procedural After a fatal house fire on Garnet Avenue, Firehouse 51 struggles with the emotional aftermath as Lieutenant Matthew Casey becomes convi #FavMovieClip

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Ion Vein Unleashes 'Beyond Tomorrow 2025' in a Triumphant Return

The Chicago metal titans revisit their roots with a re-recording of a fan favorite, setting the stage for their 25th-anniversary celebration. In a thunderous announcement that resonates through the metal underground, Chicago's progressive power metal stalwarts, Ion Vein, are set to release their electrifying new single, 'Beyond Tomorrow 2025.' This track serves as a prelude to their upcoming 'Beyond Tomorrow – 25th Anniversary Edition' album, slated for release on November 20, 2026, via Majesphere Records, thrusting into the spotlight the very song that anchored their debut album and encapsulated their thematic essence.

Chicago, IL · 10d

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Navy Pier Hosts WeishFest Nov. 14, Honoring Son Who Asked Family to Pay It Forward

A Chicago concert born from one young man's final wish is moving to a new stage this month. WeishFest, the annual fundraiser supporting families of adolescents and young adults with cancer, takes over Navy Pier's Aon Grand Ballroom on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, with performances from Russell Dickerson, Quinn XCII and Five for Fighting.

Chicago, IL · 10d

WGN News

WGN’s ‘The Blue Fairy’ brought an enchanted world and a Peabody to Chicago TV

13-year-old Brigid Bazlen helped WGN-TV win its first Peabody Award, starring in the children’s primetime program “The Blue Fairy.”

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How a doctor and a sculptor fell in love designing a mausoleum

Of all the things you’d expect to find in the stories of our local graveyards, a “meet cute” is probably not one of them. And yet, the story of one elegant (and patented) mausoleum is exactly that. Inside the main gates of Concordia Cemetery is an eye-catching,...

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Chance The Rapper’s SocialWorks Sets 11-Site Chicago Winter Drive

Chance the Rapper‘s SocialWorks is asking Chicago residents to help stock 11 collection sites with winter supplies for people experiencing homelessness. The nonprofit’s ninth annual Warmest Winter clothing drive will run from November 2, 2026, through January 10, 2027. Its wish list includes coats, jackets, scarves, gloves, hats, blankets and socks, either new or gently used.

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Wheel of Fortune LIVE! comes to Chicagoland Area

On the show will be in St. Charles on November 4 and in Des Plaines on Nov. 5.

Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL · 10d

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