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Prairie path to connect to Forest Park

The long-awaited prairie path extension into Forest Park is on its way to reality. The Illinois Prairie Path hosted its annual members meeting on Nov. 1 in Wheaton — where the middle of the 61 miles of crushed stone path sits. Among other updates, the group revealed plans for extending the prairie path past its eastern trailhead in Maywood to the CTA Blue Line terminal.

Forest Park, IL · 4d
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Block Club Chicago

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Nonstop Christmas Music Returns Thursday To 93.9 LITE FM

CHICAGO — For 26 years, Chicago radio station WLIT (93.9 LITE FM) has provided Chicago’s Christmas soundtrack, playing around-the-clock holiday music through the season. Over the last few years, the station has gotten into the holiday spirit extra early — playing yuletide bops, carols and classics hundreds of times through November and December.

Chicago, IL · 2d
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I Flew to Chicago for 48 Hours to Try Noodles & Company's New Ramen—Here's What I Thought

Having only visited Chicago once before, I was determined to make the most of my whirlwind 48 hours in the Windy City. I flew in for an exclusive preview of Noodles & Company's newest ramen lineup, but naturally, I had to squeeze in some sightseeing and plenty of eating along the way.

Chicago, IL · 5d
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Third Coast Review

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Feature: Classic Chicago Comfort Food at Petterino’s

For those missing Coach Mike Ditka and pining for classic Chicago experiences like da ’85 Bears win, Petterino’s offers a nostalgic, reliable, and hearty Windy City dining experience. Founded 25 years ago, the Italian-style restaurant also offers live jazz on Monday nights, Dennis Watkins’ Magic Parlor on the lower level, and the podcast Booth 46, hosted by Steve Dale and produced by Petterino's, recorded twice a month in the timeless dining room.

Chicago, IL · 3d
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WBBM News Radio

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Made in Chicago: Ashland Addison Florist and Flower Delivery

Made in Chicago: Ashland Addison Florist and Flower Delivery

Chicago, IL · 5d

CBS Chicago

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"Cars That Moved America" coming to Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

The technological evolution of the automobile has been the subject of some kind of exhibition at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry going back more or less forever, but next year, a new approach to the subject with a new collection is coming.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Marquee Arrives at Chicago Museum

Stephen Colbert‘s Late Show marquee has found a new home—some 800 miles from Broadway. The sign that once greeted audiences outside New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater arrived Wednesday at Chicago’s Museum of Broadcast Communications, where it will join the original set from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Chicago, IL · 2d

springfieldbusinessjournal.com

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Illinois regulators say prediction markets are illegal gambling, but bettors love them

This story is a collaboration between Illinois Answers Project and Capitol News Illinois. On a recent Tuesday afternoon, at a small, round table in a spacious apartment in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, 19-year-old Oliver Wilson sits engrossed in front of two laptop screens, neither of which have anything to do with his introductory-level molecular engineering final exam in a few hours.

Illinois · 2d

Loyola Phoenix

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Oh my goth! Fashion Arts Club’s spook-tacular Halloween show

From dramatic, sultry silhouettes to captivating flowing fabrics, a spotlight was put on gothic fashion at Fashion Art Club’s (FAC) Gothic Fantasy Fashion Show. Similar to last year’s Halloween show, they charged a $3 entree fee, with proceeds donated to Sarah’s Circle, a Chicago-based non-profit which helps women experiencing homelessness.

Chicago, 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 · 4d

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Uptown Farmer's Market Moves Indoors For The Winter To Uptown Taproom

"We’re excited to host the first winter edition of the Uptown Farmers Market, held at the Uptown Taproom (1265 W. Wilson). This will be a small (but mighty!) market with 5-6 vendors filling the space every Saturday from 11 AM to 2 PM, starting November 14th. We're proud to...

Chicago, IL · 4d

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Massive Apple Fritters Share The Counter With Real Strawberry Donuts At This Illinois Shop

A donut big enough to stand in for a wedding cake is a real thing in Illinois. At least one couple served giant ones at their reception instead of a tiered cake, and that tells you plenty about the size here. The shop behind them fries up apple fritters with...

Chicago, IL · 8d

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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

CHICAGO READER

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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 · 3d

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7 Wigilia Christmas Eve Dishes from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Buffalo

I use AI to help draft these articles. Every recipe and every fact in them is checked before publishing. In Polish-American households in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood, in Milwaukee's Polish South Side, and in Buffalo's Broadway-Fillmore district, December 24 had one rule above all others: you did not sit down until someone spotted the first star. When it appeared, the family broke the oplatek, the thin pressed wafer embossed with a Nativity scene, and passed it person to person around the table. Then the meal began.

Chicago, IL · 6d

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How a Chicago Yungerman Fits Kapotas for Shluchim Across Continents

For many Lubavitchers, buying a kapota is anything but simple. Finding the right fit and the right fabric is a challenge, and getting it right without a fitting is harder still. One Chicago entrepreneur has found a way to get a custom kapota made to exact measurements without the customer ever being measured in person.

Chicago, IL · 3d

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 · 5d

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Chef Niema brings North Louisiana flavors to Chicago

Shreveport-Bossier’s culinary scene took center stage in Chicago as local chef Niema DiGrazia joined nationally recognized Chef Zubair Mohajir for an exclusive dining experience highlighting the region’s diverse food culture and the new nonstop connection between Chicago and Shreveport Regional Airport. Hosted by Visit Shreveport-Bossier on Nov. 2...

Shreveport, LA · 4d

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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 · 3d