Fun and Games – Page 9

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...

Pickleball players engage in a match at Waukegan’s newest business, Pickleball Kingdom. It is the 24th business to open in the city this year. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Pickleball Kingdom the 24th business to open this year in Waukegan: ‘The city is really cooking’

By Steve Sadin

December 22, 2025 at 5:07 p.m.

Family & Crab will the 25th when it opens Friday.

Shoppers watch their cellphones on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago on Black Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

In his national address, President Trump claimed he’s bringing prices down. Here’s what the data shows.

By Claire Malon

December 21, 2025 at 6:36 a.m.

The Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans — eggs, milk, bread, bananas, oranges,...

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams celebrates the win over the Browns on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

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

By Grace Miserocchi

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

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

The Darien Swarm 13U team advanced to the championship game of the Pop Warner Super Bowl on Friday in North Carolina. The team went 13-2 on the season. (Kenny Smith)

Darien Swarm football team plays in national championship Super Bowl in North Carolina

By Chuck Fieldman

December 15, 2025 at 4:17 p.m.

The Darien Swarm 13U Pop Warner team made it all the way to the national...

Former President Barack Obama poses with kids from Burke Elementary School at the Bessie Coleman branch of the Chicago Public Library in the Woodlawn neighborhood on Dec. 9, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

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

By Grace Miserocchi

December 13, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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

The marquee promoted Bears coach Ben Johnson as fans line up for free hot dogs, Dec. 2, 2025, at The Wieners Circle in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood after Johnson took his shirt off in a postgame celebration for a win over the Eagles. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

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

By Claire Malon

December 6, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates with the puck as Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) trails the play in the third period of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 20, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 22

By Claire Malon

November 22, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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

FILE – The gaming platform Roblox is displayed on a tablet, Oct. 30, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Leon Keith, File)

Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats

By Barbara Ortutay

November 18, 2025 at 3:28 p.m.

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to chat with...

A person walks through heavy snow on North LaSalle Street in Chicago’s Loop during the morning rush on Nov. 10, 2025. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 15

By Grace Miserocchi

November 15, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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

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...