Orland Hills entertainer offers insight into history of everyday sayings
“Magical Balloon-Dude" Dale Obrochta will present a program on the Origins of Everyday Sayings at the Midlothian Public Library.
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Plant bulbs now for spring bloom
There’s no more satisfying way to spend a crisp fall day than planting bulbs for...
Today in Chicago History: Sue the T. rex heads to the Field Museum after $8 million auction purchase
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 4, according...
Arts
Review: More than hype and mirrors? Yayoi Kusama and other artists at Wrightwood 659.
"Inner Worlds: Visions from the Hirschhorn Collection" features a small selection of artworks by Mary Bauermeister, Niki de Saint Phalle and, most prominently, Yayoi Kusama.
Books
Educator with ties to Moraine Valley, Dominican University, deemed state’s Academic Librarian of the Year
Troy Swanson, who works at Moraine Valley Community College and Dominican University, has been named the state's Librarian of the Year.
Fashion
‘Flying off the shelf’: Sports apparel stores scramble to keep up with demand for White Sox merchandise
With the team headed to the AL Division Series this weekend, stores across Chicago are experiencing an unprecedented demand for Sox swag.
Home and Garden
Rabbits nibbling your garden? Here’s what to do.
The best way to prevent rabbit damage in the growing season is to exclude them with fencing.
Movies
Tinley Park’s Dairy Palace debuts at Toronto film festival in premiere of ‘Trash Mountain’
Scenes from "Trash Mountain", starring Caleb Hearon and Zooey Deschanel, were filmed at Tinley Park's Dairy Palace.
Music and Concerts
Today in History: Janis Joplin dies
On Oct. 4, 1970, rock singer Janis Joplin was found dead in her Hollywood hotel room at age 27.
Theater
Review: ‘What the Constitution Means to Me,’ staged in an American Legion post, is a play that always feels timely
Heidi Schreck’s 2017 play, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, gets authentic surroundings in this new production by Ways and Means Theatre.
TV and Streaming
CBS Sports announces Tony Romo’s permanent exit and describes it as a mutual parting
CBS Sports and Tony Romo have officially parted ways, one month after the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Tribune’s 2026 Holiday Cookie Contest: Submit your recipes now
Chicago may be easing into autumn, but it's already time to launch the Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest, which is marking its 40th edition.
Recipes
Give cauliflower soup a glow-up
Cauliflower makes an elegant, versatile soup when paired with warm curry, sweet apple and a bright mango yogurt drizzle. This version is satisfying enough for a light lunch entree, yet refined enough to serve as a first course.
Travel
The quiet allure of private rail
Private rail cars traveled 429,000 miles on Amtrak in fiscal year 2025, according to the American Association of Private Rail Car Owners, accounting for $2.5 million of Amtrak’s $3.9 billion in revenue last year — hardly a significant line in...
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Biblioracle: You won’t read another novel this year like Amy Fusselman’s unusual ‘Cloud Six’
Some will be frustrated by "Cloud Six," but the book reminds us that making sense is perhaps not humankind's highest calling.
Entertainment
Bumpers, flippers and steel balls: Chicago gets its first pinball museum
Chicago has been a pinball manufacturing powerhouse. The Flip spotlights the city's history with a museum of playable games.