Fun and Games – Page 13

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...

People attend a “Good Trouble” rally to protest President Donald Trump and his administration’s rollback of civil rights in Daley Plaza, July 17, 2025, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for July 19

By Grace Miserocchi

July 19, 2025 at 3:45 p.m.

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

Sensory exhibits offer a chance for children to play while gaining developmental skills during Wee Ones program at the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn. A mini golf outing Aug. 2 will help support that program and others. (Roberto Castillo/Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn)

Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn’s new golf outing gets miniaturized

By Melinda Moore

July 14, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.

The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn is taking a new approach to fundraising with an...

President Donald Trump, left, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for July 12

By Grace Miserocchi

July 12, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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

An image provided by 2K Games shows Sky forward Angel Reese on a special-edition cover for NBA 2K26. (2K Games via AP)

Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese will be on a special-edition cover of NBA 2K26

By Associated Press

July 9, 2025 at 9:41 a.m.

NBA 2K26 will be released Sept. 5, and Angel Reese and Carmelo Anthony will be...

The Windy City Ramblers brass band performs July 4 in Oak Park's Chicago Austin neighborhood during the Oak Park and River Forest Chamber of Commerce's first Oak Park First Friday festival. (Jesse Wright/Pioneer Press)

New Oak Park business initiative harnesses Fourth festivities for First Fridays

By Jesse Wright

July 7, 2025 at 12:28 p.m.

First Fridays, an initiative intended to spur interest in shopping areas around Oak Park and...

A young adventurer "flies" in a harness after ascending the graduated yellow posts at Urban Air Adventure Park in Glenview. To the left is a climbing wall. The park also offers laser tag, trampolines, a warrior course, a zip line, tube tunnels and more. (Pam DeFiglio/baiduhai)

Urban Air Park offers zipline, go-karts, climbing, laser tag, trampolines in Glenview

By Pioneer Press

July 1, 2025 at 1:01 p.m.

Urban Air Adventure Park in Glenview offers go-karts, climbing walls, laser tag, trampolines, a warrior...

Duke's Cooper Flagg celebrates after scoring against the Houston during the Final Four on April 5, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

EA Sports and 2K hint at revival of college basketball video games: ‘Let’s run it back’

By Ryan Kryska

July 1, 2025 at 10:38 a.m.

Developers EA Sports and 2K Games have hinted at the revival of college basketball video...

Gov. JB Pritzker announces his candidacy for a third term alongside first lady MK Pritzker on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Grand Crossing Park Field House in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for June 28

By Grace Miserocchi

June 28, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

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

U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy’ Garcia tries the door as he and fellow lawmakers Danny Davis, Delia Ramirez and Johnathan Jackson knock, ring, and speak out as they attempt to gain entry into the U.S. Immigration and Enforcement processing center in Broadview, June 18, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for June 21

By Claire Malon

June 21, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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

People carry a Juneteenth flag as they march during a Juneteenth reenactment celebration in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 2021. (Mark Felix/Getty-AFP)

The Illinois town of Plano made history in its celebration of Juneteenth, but now the party’s getting moved to Yorkville

By Rebecca Johnson

June 19, 2025 at 11:32 a.m.

Due to dwindling attendance and derogatory comments on social media, organizers decided to move the...