Fun and Games – Page 6

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...

Geisen team members push their coffin with the YMCA Ghostbusters close behind in the final round of the inaugural Crown Point Coffin Cup on Saturday, October 24, 2026. (Kyle Telechan/for the Post-Tribune)

Geisen Funeral Home team captures Crown Point’s inaugural Coffin Cup

By Jim Masters

October 25, 2026 at 3:29 p.m.

Geisen Funeral Home evidently knows something about coffins, which came in handy at Saturday’s inaugural...

White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami celebrates his three-run home run during the second inning against the Padres on Friday, May 1, 2026, in San Diego. (Gregory Bull/AP)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for May 2

By Claire Malon

May 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

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

Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Bears with the 25th pick of the NFL draft Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for April 25

By Grace Miserocchi

April 25, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

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

A person walks in the rain near the CTA’s Red Line Argyle station as a storm system moves through the area Tuesday April 14, 2026, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for April 18

By Claire Malon

April 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

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

Michigan head coach Dusty May celebrates with his team after defeating UConn, 69-63, in the NCAA title game on April 6, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for April 11

By Grace Miserocchi

April 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

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

A child plays in 2016 on new equipment at Longfellow Park in Oak Park. That equipment is being donated to the nonprofit Kids Around the World, which will refurbish it and install it elsewhere, as Longfellow is getting two new playgrounds as part of a $2.4 million renovation project. (Antonio Perez/ baiduhai)

Expanded pickleball, age appropriate playgrounds coming to Oak Park’s Longfellow Park this fall

By Cam'ron Hardy

April 8, 2026 at 11:15 a.m.

Longfellow Park in Oak Park was last updated in 2016, and will now have pickleball...

This image provided by NASA shows a downlink image of Earth taken by NASA’s Artemis II astronaut commander Reid Wiseman inside the Orion capsule on Friday, April 3, 2026. (NASA via AP)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for April 4

By Claire Malon

April 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

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

Animal acts may have gone by the wayside, but the Triton Troupers Circus continues the circus tradition of showcasing circus skills such as acrobatics. (Fonso Orozco)

Triton Troupers teachers, performers reflect on changing nature of circus arts

By Myrna Petlicki

April 2, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

Animal acts have mostly gone away, but the show must go on for the Triton...

Dressed as characters from “The Simpsons,” Julieta Sanchez, 7, looks up at her father, Juan Sanchez, during C2E2 at McCormick Place, March 29, 2026. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Do you speak geek? Translating the many languages of C2E2.

By Christopher Borrelli

March 31, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

Learning the lingo behind all the different fan cultures can feel overwhelming at the annual...

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner stands with teammates for the national anthem Thursday, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

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

By Grace Miserocchi

March 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

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

Jenny Bechtold, La Grange Park District executive director, explains the district’s decision to retain natural turf on its playing fields during a recent League of Women Voters forum at the La Grange Public Library. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Park District talk offers insight into artificial turf decision

By Hank Beckman

March 24, 2026 at 5:03 a.m.

The La Grange Park District was faced with tough turf choice after they successfully passed...