Fun and Games – Page 22

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...

Detroit Lions fan Matthew Grezlik at his home in the Forest Glen neighborhood of Chicago on Sept. 25, 2024. The Michigan transplant lived through the Lions' 0-16 season in 2008. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Silver lining for White Sox fans? History, say fans of other losing sports teams: ‘Once you’ve been down so long, what’s a little lower?’

By Peter Breen

September 25, 2024 at 6:53 p.m.

Die-hard sport fans don’t root for their teams to lose. Until they’re about to make...

A yachting vacation in the Caribbean can be affordable with a cabin charter. Or rent the entire boat with only friends and family aboard.

You don’t have to be a billionaire to vacation on a yacht in the Caribbean. And it can be more fun than a cruise

By Tracey Teo

September 25, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

With a charter, each passenger or couple rents one cabin and shares the common spaces...

Ald. Anthony Beale, 9th, speaks in support of ShotSpotter during a Public Safety Committee meeting at City Hall on Sept. 9, 2024, in Chicago. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Sept. 21

By Claire Malon

September 21, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

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

Participants learn to salsa dance at last year's Party for the Preserves at Thatcher Woods in River Forest, part of a wider celebration of National Public Lands Day. (Forest Preserves of Cook County)

Salsa dance party highlights Public Lands Day events

By Jesse Wright

September 23, 2024 at 3:46 p.m.

The Forest Preserves of Cook County is marking National Public Lands Day with a Salsa...

In this undated photo released by the National Toy Hall of Fame showing the 12 finalists being considered for induction this year. The winners will be announced in November. (National Toy Hall of Fame via AP)

Balloons, trampoline and Apples to Apples are finalists for the Toy Hall of Fame

By Associated Press

September 18, 2024 at 5:02 p.m.

The National Toy Hall of Fame is floating the idea of inducting balloons alongside other...

Ali Berke sings the national anthem before a Pirates-Cubs game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sept. 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Ali the Anthem Girl performs at Wrigley Field on her way to singing at every major ballpark

By Shanzeh Ahmad

October 22, 2024 at 9:23 p.m.

Wrigley was Ali Berke's 12th national anthem performance at a major league ballpark, and she...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a City Council meeting at City Hall on July 17, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Sept. 14

By Claire Malon

September 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Think you know what went on in the world of politics and pop culture this...

This combination of photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Money rolls in on US election bets after judge clears the way

By Wayne Parry

September 12, 2024 at 4:18 p.m.

People began betting on which political party would win control of Congress in the November...

Lemont resident Jeff Yackley calls a play as the quarterback for the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association Bears wheelchair football team, which is sponsored by the Chicago Bears, during a recent tournament. (Scott Paulus/GLASA)

Area man quarterbacking wheelchair Bears to hopeful Super Bowl bid

By Jeff Vorva

September 6, 2024 at 2:26 p.m.

Lemont resident Jeff Yackley led his Bears-sponsored wheelchair football team to success he hopes will...

The 12th annual Fiestas Patrias festival is Sept. 7-8 at RiverEdge Park in Aurora and features Latin music, food and performers. (City of Aurora)

Fall festivals feature food, drink, music and fun throughout the suburbs

By Annie Alleman

September 5, 2024 at 5:30 a.m.

From the Festival of the Vine in Geneva to the Country-A-Fair in Schererville, there’s something...