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The Cubs are out. What Jed Hoyer said about the bullpen
The Cubs lost the Wild Card Series to the Padres. Here's what Jed Hoyer said about the bullpen, the offseason plan, and what's still unknown.
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What time is the Upside Down Halloween Parade in Washington Park?
Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. Free, on Russell Drive in Chicago's Washington Park. Get the route, transit options and what to expect.
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What time does the Haunted Halsted parade start on October 31?
The Haunted Halsted parade starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at Halsted and Belmont. It's free, all ages, and ends around 8 p.m. at Brompton.
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Sonny Acres' fall festival in West Chicago runs through October 30
Sonny Acres' 2026 fall festival runs through Oct. 30. Get hours, admission prices, haunted-attraction nights, and parking and shuttle details.
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When are Lincoln Park Zoo's haunted history tours this October?
Lincoln Park Zoo's Haunted History Tours run Tuesday and Wednesday nights in October. See the remaining dates, prices and what's sold out.
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What does a Zoo Brews ticket include on October 23 and 24?
Zoo Brews general admission covers a sampling cup, beer and cider samples and unlimited rides. Food costs extra; guests must be 21+.
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Does Boo! at Brookfield Zoo end on October 25?
Boo! at Brookfield Zoo Chicago ends Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Get the schedule, prices, parking cost, and weekday vs. weekend candy stops.
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Arts in the Dark is on Columbus Drive on October 24. Where do you stand?
Arts in the Dark parade on Columbus Drive, Saturday, October 24, 6 to 8 p.m. Where to stand, how to get there, and what to bring.
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Is Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up open through November 1?
Jack's Pumpkin Pop-Up runs through Nov. 1, 2026. Get the last-weekend entry times, ticket prices and rules before you go.
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Which Slightly Spooky day at Navy Pier has trick-or-treating?
Trick-or-treating at Navy Pier's Slightly Spooky event is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, from 1 to 5 p.m. Here's what the other dates offer.
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Cook County property taxes were due October 1. What the late charge is
Cook County property tax bills were due October 1, 2026. Here's how the 0.75% monthly late charge works, what counts as on time, and how to pay.
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Chicago Marathon Sunday: which streets close and when they reopen
Which Chicago Marathon streets close on Sunday, October 11, when they reopen, and when no-parking enforcement starts.