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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...

Federal agents move toward protesters at 25th Street near the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Sept. 26, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Sept. 27

By Claire Malon

September 27, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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Time Mission plans to open a 10,000-square-foot entertainment venue at at 66 Orland Square Drive in spring 2026. (Time Mission)

Team-based entertainment venue hopes to join Sky Zone and Slick City in Orland Park

By Olivia Stevens

September 24, 2025 at 2:15 p.m.

Time Mission offers challenges involving physical and mental obstacles, and plans to open near SkyZone...

Seiya Suzuki and manager Craig Counsell, left, celebrate the Cubs' 8-4 win over the Pirates to clinch a playoff spot Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Sept. 20

By Claire Malon

September 20, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, N.Y., on Sept. 17, 2025, announced the 12 finalists in the running for induction later this year: Battleship, Catan, Connect Four, cornhole, Furby, scooter, slime, snow, Spirograph, Star Wars Light Saber, Tickle Me Elmo, and Trivial Pursuit. (Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame via AP)

Connect Four, lightsabers, Furbies … and snow: Which playthings belong in the Toy Hall of Fame?

By Carolyn Thompson

September 17, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow, but only if...

People look at a photo of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, at a vigil in his memory, Sept. 11, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (Lindsey Wasson/AP)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Sept. 13

By Claire Malon

September 13, 2025 at 5:12 p.m.

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Chicago Bears players take part in a charity bowling event Sept. 21, 2015, at the Northbrook Pinstripes. (Karie Angell Luc/for Pioneer Press)

Bowling and restaurant chain Pinstripes files bankruptcy amid downturn in ‘eatertainment’ business, closes Chicago site

By Robert Channick

September 9, 2025 at 7:27 p.m.

Three suburban Chicago locations — Oak Brook, South Barrington and the flagship Northbrook venue —...

Protesters and activists sing and chant in a drum circle while protesting outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Sept. 5, 2025. (Dominic Di Palermo/ baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Sept. 6

By Grace Miserocchi

September 6, 2025 at 4:28 p.m.

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A CTA “L” train passes while Gov. JB Pritzker speaks Aug. 25, 2025, along the Chicago River while city, state and federal leaders denounced President Donald Trump’s rumored military deployment into the city. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Aug. 30

By Claire Malon

August 30, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) celebrates with other players after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Soldier Field, Aug. 17, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Aug. 23

By Claire Malon

August 23, 2025 at 3:32 p.m.

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Dennis and his son Connor Lu of Chatham look at this year's butter cow sculpture during the 2025 Illinois State Fair, Aug. 12, 2025, in Springfield. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Aug. 16

By Grace Miserocchi

August 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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