Every Year in Chicagoland
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.
Radio & TV
Tyson Bagent starts at Lambeau Sunday. Where Caleb Williams stands
Caleb Williams is out with a hamstring strain, so Tyson Bagent starts at Lambeau Field Sunday at noon on FOX. Here's when Williams could return.
Gone but Not Forgotten
Patrick Kane is back at the United Center, and the Hawks just got their first win
Patrick Kane returned to the United Center as a Blackhawk on Oct. 6, 2026, and Chicago won its first game of the season, 4-2 over St. Louis.
Fox Valley
Mill, Dam and Bridge: A Short History of Each Fox River Town
How mills and dams built twelve Fox River towns from Algonquin to Yorkville, and why their downtowns still face the river today.
Gone but Not Forgotten
Chicagoland's Dead Malls: Where We Used to Shop and What's There Now
Discover what happened to ten Chicagoland malls that closed between 1978 and 2026, and what's at those sites now.
Chicago Landmarks
The $260.8 million Guevara settlement, and the October 14 council vote
Chicago's $260.8 million Guevara settlement covers 17 men. Here is the payment plan, the budget impact, and the October 14 Council vote.
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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.