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Most Illinois Families Don’t Know Garfield Park Conservatory Stays Warm, Green And Free All Winter

A 65-foot glass ceiling in Illinois keeps palm trees happy while snow piles up outside. Yes, palms. More than 70 of them grow in one enormous room on the West Side of the state’s biggest city. The building opened in 1908, and its outline was shaped to echo a...

Chicago, IL · 4d
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Chicago's O'Hare Airport Deals With Dive-bombing Parrot In Terminal 5 Standoff

A green parrot spent hours terrorizing passengers at O'Hare's Terminal 5, diving at travelers and landing on heads before a janitor finally caught it.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Rosemont's Chicago Toy & Game Fair Wraps Sunday With Holiday Gift Picks Galore

Parents scrambling for holiday gift ideas had one more shot this weekend in Rosemont, where the Chicago Toy & Game Fair ran through 5 p.m. Sunday at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The fair gave families a chance to test out toys and games in person before committing to a holiday list.

Rosemont, IL · 3d
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You Cannot Look Away

There isn’t a happy ending. The playwright doesn’t offer a single resolution. There’s no intermission to give the theatergoer a break in the play’s heavy sensory overload. Running for an uninterrupted two hours, Will Arbery’s one-act drama, which opens A Red Orchid Theatre’s 34th season, is performed with honesty and earnestness by a very talented cast. This Chicago premiere is dynamically directed by dado, a familiar face at A Red Orchid Theatre. During the course of this politically charged drama, five diverse characters each equally demand our attention. They never let the audience off the hook, bombarding the theatergoer with their individual viewpoints, physical and emotional traumas and their need for understanding and concern. It’s true that often a theatergoer will attend a production that asks the audience to relax, sit back and enjoy it. This play instead wants you to lean forward, think and engage. HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING is the kind of play where the audience will not be able to look away.

Chicago, IL · 3d
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Mendocino Farms Submits Application for Possible Fourth Location in Lincoln Park

A storefront that was once Cilantro Taco Grill looks to be hosting a new tenant in the future. The team at Mendocino Farms recently submitted a liquor license application for 2256-2258 N Orchard Street in the neighborhood. This would be the fourth Chicago location from the California-based company. As of now, no public announcement has been made.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Torali Italian Steak Unveils New Fall/Winter Menu at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Torali Italian-Steak has unveiled its fall and winter menus under Executive Chef Damion Henry, bringing a seasonal perspective to the restaurant’s signature blend of contemporary steakhouse dining and coastal Italian influences. Spanning breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails, the refreshed menus showcase seasonal produce, ingredients from regional producers and Italian-inspired preparations suited to Chicago’s colder months. Among the highlights are slow-braised meats, dry-aged specialties designed for sharing and a beverage program featuring cocktails named for the city’s streets and neighborhoods.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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The US Christmas Markets That Feel Like Germany (and Open This Month)

Right here in the U.S., several towns and cities pull off authentic, Old World Christkindlmarkts that feel straight out of a European fairytale. Even better? Many of them open their doors in mid-to-late November, meaning you can kick off the holiday season early! Here are the top Best US holiday markets opening this month where […]

Chicago, IL · 3d

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‘Little Eyolf’ kicks off Forest Theatre Company’s 2nd full season

The Forest Theatre Company, which launched in 2021 as Forest Park Theatre to put on an annual outdoor Shakespeare play, is back with its second full indoor season as the only year-round, professional theatre in the near western suburbs. The company’s production of “Little Eyolf” kicks off the 2026-2027 season...

Melrose Park, IL · 3d

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Illinois Holocaust Museum set to reopen this week after renovations

After closing for more than a year to remodel, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center will reopen its Skokie location Wednesday with new exhibits and improved visitor experiences. “When the world feels in crisis, people look to history for lessons on resilience, on survival, on how to navigate tough...

Skokie, IL · 2d

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Your DTOP HQ for Thanksgiving in Downtown Oak Park

This Thanksgiving, local diners can skip the cooking and cleaning. Little Gem Cafe is hosting an exclusive Thanksgiving Feast featuring a specially curated holiday menu. Packed with festive classics and sophisticated seasonal dishes, the warm and welcoming dining room. Guests will enjoy a complete multi-course holiday dining experience for $85 per person (and $55 for children 12 and under).

Oak Park, IL · 3d

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Food brings Austin community together for conversation on culture and food access

Food brought Austin residents together Thursday evening at Bethel New Life for a conversation about the history of Black food traditions, the importance of food access and the role community plays in shaping the neighborhood's culinary future. The post Food brings Austin community together for conversation on culture and food access appeared first on Austin Weekly News .

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Rise Against, Alkaline Trio Swap Songs on Chicago Punk Split Single Before Joint U.S. Tour

Rise Against and Alkaline Trio put out a split single on Sept. 16, and each band covers a song by the other. A limited-edition 7-inch vinyl is on its way, and they also recently completed a joint U.S. tour. Rise Against takes on Alkaline Trio's "Private Eye," which first appeared...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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WBEZ announces three guest hosts for ‘In the Loop’

WBEZ announced that three of its journalists will take turns guest hosting “In the Loop” over the next three months, bringing their reporting expertise and fresh perspectives on Chicago to the station’s weekday morning news and conversation program. Mariah Woelfel, WBEZ’s City Hall reporter, will host in...

Chicago, IL · 3d

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This Old-Fashioned Illinois Candy Shop Still Makes Its Own Fudge And Caramel Apples In A Nostalgic Little Shop

Caramel apples come with a choice of fruit at one little Illinois candy counter: tart Granny Smith or sweet Honeycrisp. That decision alone could stall a family for ten minutes. Then you spot the bear claws, the cheese popcorn, and the chocolate-dipped apricots. The fudge is made in house, the...

Riverside, IL · 8d

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This Illinois Farmers Market Moves Indoors For Winter, So Your Sunday Produce Run Never Stops

Snow on the boulevard doesn’t cancel this Sunday market. When winter hits, the whole thing simply heads indoors and keeps going. I love that idea. Your weekly bread, eggs, and cheese haul doesn’t have to pause just because Illinois decided to freeze solid for a few months. In...

Chicago, IL · 6d

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6 Chicago beef stands where the Italian beef comes dipped, juicy and topped with giardiniera

Chicago, Illinois – There is a particular way to eat an Italian beef sandwich in Chicago. You lean forward, keep a few napkins close, and accept that the bread may have absorbed enough rich meat juice to make your usual sandwich technique completely useless. The beef is thin, the...

Chicago, IL · 8d

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Storefront Theatres Join Forces for New Play

Perceptions Theatre and Coalescence Theatre Project bring award-winning playwright Kelundra Smith’s darkly comic drama about five Black women healthcare workers to Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Perceptions Theatre has partnered with Coalescence Theatre Project to develop and showcase new plays by more artistically diverse voices on Chicago’s storefront theatre...

Chicago, IL · 6d

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Chicago’s Legendary Blues And Music Landmarks Are Getting A Big New Chapter Illinois Fans Will Love

Billy Branch was the very first act to play a certain Chicago blues club on its opening day in 1984. Four decades later, his new music became the first release on that same club’s brand-new record label. I love that kind of full-circle story. It isn’t the only fresh...

Chicago, IL · 5d

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These twelve Chicago restaurants made OpenTable's 2026 list of top 100 in the US

Twelve Chicago restaurants made a new list of the top 100 spots to dine in the country. The list, created by restaurant reservation platform OpenTable, was "generated from over 11 million reviews from verified OpenTable diners and dining metrics," its introduction states. Only restaurants in "good standing" with OpenTable and...

Chicago, IL · 5d

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PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week: Finnick

CHICAGO — Saturday’s PAWS Pet of the Week is Finnick, a calm and loving 2-month-old male pup. Finnick is affectionate and loves to be held. Since Finnick is just a puppy, he would do well with an owner who can spend some time on training. Think Finnick is the perfect fit for you? Head to PAWS […]

Chicago, IL · 5d