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Celebrate Diwali 2026 in Chicagoland with this family guide

Diwali is one of India's biggest holidays that occurs each fall. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the five-day religious holiday focuses on hope and positivity. The main celebration will occur on Nov. 8 this year, and the five-day lineup goes from Nov. 6-Nov. 10, 2026. For families wondering...

Chicago, IL · 2d
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Remember Southport Department Store? A Look Back at a Lost Southport Avenue Landmark

Long before Southport Avenue became known for its boutiques, restaurants and theaters, the neighborhood had its very own department store. Southport Department Store was a longtime fixture near Southport and Grace, on the stretch of storefronts now associated with the Mercury Theater. According to a photograph shared on Southport Corridor Chicago in 2015, the store closed in 1991, marking the end of a chapter in the neighborhood’s retail history.

Chicago, IL · 4d
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Chaka Khan, Anthony Anderson lead Soul Train Awards' return to Chicago

Chicago is about to get a little more soul. The BET Soul Train Awards are returning to the city where the legendary television franchise began, bringing one of Black music's most recognizable celebrations back to its original home for the first time. The ceremony will be taped Nov. 5 at...

Chicago, IL · 1d
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The Crusader Newspaper

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Chicago kitchenettes, cozy or criminal by design

You would think that Blacks leaving the South during the First Wave of the Great Migration would have enough to worry about when they sought housing in Chicago’s Black Belt. However, according to a new deep dive into the formation of “kitchenettes” in the area, “new” Blacks had to be concerned about the so-called “Old Settlers,” who often disparaged their own community members.

Chicago, IL · 7d
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Skate Like It’s 1975 At This Retro Illinois Roller Rink Where Admission Still Costs Under $10

Free pizza slices on Wednesday nights. Add a skating session that costs less than most fast-food combo meals, and suddenly your weeknight plans look a lot more interesting. This Illinois roller rink still runs on pure old-school charm. The lights glow, the music jumps between new hits and throwback favorites, and skaters of every age share the same floor.

Summit, IL · 3d

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Evanston filmmaker plans movie store on Chicago Avenue, betting on physical media

Award-winning director and screenwriter Stirling McLaughlin, an Evanston resident, always thought that if he won the lottery, he would open a video store in Evanston. He never won the lottery, but he’s opening the video store, Movies the Store, anyway. “Kind of without me noticing,” McLaughlin told the Evanston...

Evanston, IL · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Nov. 4-10

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. Daily Chicagoan, the newsletter from WTTW News, sends these picks to your inbox each week along with more essential recommendations from our staff. Sign up here. Wednesday, Nov. 4:

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Lincoln Park Zoo makes global history with International Animal Welfare Award

In a historic milestone for North American wildlife conservation, Chicago’s very own Lincoln Park Zoo has officially been recognized with the prestigious Animal Welfare Award from the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). The monumental achievement marks the first time in history that a North American institution has...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Southeast Spotlight: ETA Creative Arts Foundation

7558 S. South Chicago Ave., Box Office open Wed and Fri 10 AM—4 PM. (773) 752-3955, Email info@etacreativearts.org, Facebook ETACreativeArts, Instagram @etacreativearts. In 1971, a vision was planted on the South Side of Chicago that would grow into one of the most important Black theater institutions in the country. ETA Creative Arts Foundation was not just built to give Black artists a stage. It was built to give Black stories a home, told in first person, by the people who lived them. Fifty five years later, that vision is very much alive, and board president Markena Peavy is making sure the next generation inherits every bit of it.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Stage Buzz: Alice Cooper, H09909, Sombr

Is bringing their eclectic fusion of hip hop, industrial, punk, and metal to Reggie’s Rock Club this week in support of their latest album, Tomorrow We Escape. Joining them are special guests N8NOFACE and Slay Squad. The chaotic duo lands in Chicago on Wednesday, November 4. You can still get tickets here. And if you missed it, check out our recent interview with Ho99o9 here.

Chicago, IL · 4d

We Are Illinois

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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.

Chicago, IL · 4d

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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.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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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 […]

Chicago, IL · 1d

WBBM News Radio

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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.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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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 · 5d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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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.

Nashville, TN · 6d

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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...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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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 · 2d

WGN Radio

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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 […]

Chicago, IL · 2d