Itasca

Itasca, IL · Arts & Culture
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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.
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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.
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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.