Fun and Games – Page 10

Duke Mallard, the Oak Lawn Park District's mascot, interacts with families Oct. 17 at the Park District's Howl-O-Ween festival at Wolfe Wildlife Park. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Duke Mallard ‘boogies down’ as Oak Lawn Park District mascot

By Janice Neumann

October 30, 2026 at 5:03 a.m.

Duke Mallard, the official mascot of the Oak Lawn Park District after taking over for...

Riders aboard the Raging Bull roller coaster scream as they head into a dip on May 26, 2016, at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. (Anthony Souffle/baiduhai)

Six Flags roller coasters getting seat belts in wake of fatal accident: ‘Trust is earned through actions’

By Joseph States

October 27, 2026 at 2:19 p.m.

All Six Flags parks and rides will also undergo a review of safety procedures, the...

An Aztec dance group will be among the highlights of the Dia de los Muertos Festival on Nov. 1 in Oak Park. “I think the community is ready to celebrate again," said organizer Alma Martinez. "The community is asking to get together to honor our ancestors.” (Daveed Holmes, Aperture Photography)

Oak Park Dia de los Muertos Festival returns a year after being canceled by immigration enforcement fears

By Myrna Petlicki

October 26, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Public ofrendas are returning to Oak Park for a Dia de los Muertos Festival that...

Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) watches the clock run out after intercepting the ball on the final play of the game against the Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Nov. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 8

By Claire Malon

November 8, 2025 at 3:38 p.m.

Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop...

Students from Little Village Lawndale High School march along West 26th Street to protest recent immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 28, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 1

By Claire Malon

November 1, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop...

Sofia Quiroz, 3, of Chicago Heights, engages with an exhibit at The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn in Oct. during an outing that was made possible through a partnership between Illinois Head Start Association and children's museums throughout the state. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Illinois Head Start teams with children’s museums ‘to bring light back to our program’

By Janice Neumann

October 31, 2025 at 2:54 p.m.

She's only 3 years old, but that didn't stop Sofia Quiroz from enjoying a day...

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during the "No Kings" rally and march on Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Oct. 25

By Claire Malon

October 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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A memorial display for Sister Jean at Norville Athletics Center after her funeral at Loyola University on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Oct. 18

By Grace Miserocchi

October 22, 2025 at 12:38 p.m.

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Dr. Sharon Seay, of Evergreen Park, rehearses her story for That’s What She Said Chicago Southland as producers Ellen Cleary, top left, and Jenn Richardson, bottom left, listen so they can provide feedback. The show will be Oct. 24 at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. It’s appropriate for all ages. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

That’s What She Said brings sisterhood of storytelling to Southland

By Melinda Moore

November 18, 2025 at 9:48 a.m.

That's What She Said, a one-night event of women sharing stories about their life experiences,...

Members of the Texas National Guard arrive, Oct. 7, 2025, at the Army Reserve Training Center in Elwood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Oct. 11

By Claire Malon

October 11, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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Children travel on the trackless train, a perennial favorite at the Fall Fun Fest, in 2017 at the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn. The event returns Sunday for the first time since 2019. (Zak Koeske/Daily Southtown)

Fall Fun Fest returns to Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn after 5 year hiatus

By Janice Neumann

October 9, 2025 at 11:34 a.m.

The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn is bringing back its Fall Fun Fest, a "perfect...

Cubs relief pitchers Andrew Kittredge, Daniel Palencia and catcher Carson Kelly celebrate after beating the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the NL wild-card series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Oct. 4

By Claire Malon

October 4, 2025 at 4:04 p.m.

Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop...

Elmwood Park native Anthony Ciancio, creator of the documentary film “How we Roll,” and his wife, Lauren Massarella, who coproduced the film, stand outside the Madison Street Theater in Oak Park during the Oak Park Film Festival this month, where the film about Elmwood Park's popular bocce ball league won a Best Documentary award. (Anthony Ciancio)

Elmwood Park bocce ball documentary gets a hometown screening

By Jesse Wright

September 30, 2025 at 11:01 a.m.

“How we Roll” is the story of Mike Ciancio and the bocce ball league he...