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Oscar Brown Jr.’s legacy comes alive in centennial tribute
“100 Years of Genius: A Centennial Celebration of Oscar Brown, Jr.,” a tribute show to the late Chicago composer, captivated a packed and enthusiastic house at the Logan Center on Oct. 10 with a fluid mosaic of music, dance, video and conversation. Oscar Brown Jr. (1926-2005) was a giant...
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The Top 17 Events in Chicago This Week: November 2–8, 2026
Get your giggles out at Rachel Scanlon or 312 Comedy Festival 2026, or let music carry you away at The Blasting Company plays Over The Garden Wall or Orville Peck. Participate in a tribute to the Queen of Country at City Winery's Dolly Forever: A Tribute to Dolly Parton. Catch a good flick with The Last Waltz, or a bad one with Brews and Bad Movies.
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This Illinois Zoo Puts You Eye-Level With Gliding Dolphins Just West Of Chicago
Some places in Illinois sneak up on you, and you walk away grinning like a kid who just found a secret door. I expected a regular day of strolling past animals, maybe grabbing a snack, and heading home tired. Instead, I found myself watching dolphins glide past at eye level,...
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8 Illinois Restaurants So Unique They Could Easily Star In Their Own Reality Television Show
Ready to find the most show-stopping restaurants in Illinois?. These 8 unique spots serve up unforgettable food and one-of-a-kind experiences!. Most restaurants just put food on a plate and call it a night, but EL Ideas has a completely different idea about what dinner should be. This Chicago spot is...
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Devil In the White City Review
Society is complex – a constant mix of the hopeful actions of others acting as a beacon of light contrasted by the dark, inexplicable actions of others for their own selfish gains. The Devil in the White City, written by author Erik Larson, explores this precise nuance whilst exploring the nuanced history of Chicago.
CHICAGO READER
A year of rap from #NewChicago
On “Last Call,” Chicago rapper Lil2Posh talks about his come-up in underground hip-hop and the #NewChicago movement of which he’s arguably a part. The marathon ten-minute track, built from icy synth stabs and mushroom clouds of bass, describes his first local show, an April 2025 blowout at Reggies Rock Club where he shared the bill with one of his earliest supporters, Chicago rapper Thirteendegrees°. Two months later, Thirteen brought Lil2Posh onstage at the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash. That same summer, Posh, Thirteen, and scenemate Kels! played a pop-up in front of Wicker Park streetwear shop Half Evil—and Posh mentions that show too, noting that they took turns performing on top of a Mercedes-Benz truck.
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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.
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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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.
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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,...
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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.
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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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.