Fun and Games – Page 9

Kids get to wear their Halloween costumes early at Trunk-or-Treat in Space, Oct. 10, at the Cernan Earth and Space Center at Triton College in River Grove. (Triton College)

Cernan Earth and Space Center treating kids to candy, sky show

By Myrna Petlicki

September 28, 2026 at 5:07 p.m.

The third annual Trunk-or-Treat in Space is planned for Oct. 10 at the Cernan Earth...

FILE – A Tickle Me Elmo doll is photographed in New York on Dec. 4, 1996. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

By Mark Kennedy

September 16, 2026 at 12:02 p.m.

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are...

Lowell's Harvest Tyme is one of 20 farms in North America that joined the corn maze campaign in a fundraising effort to benefit Dolly Parton's nonprofit organization, Imagination Library. (Photo provided by Jason Wisniewski)

Dolly Parton-themed corn maze in Lowell to raise funds for Imagination Library

By Anna Ortiz

September 16, 2026 at 10:58 a.m.

This Saturday, fans will get a chance to get lost in the late country icon’s...

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 3:29 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...

Students from Little Village Lawndale High School march along West 26th Street to protest recent immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 28, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 1

By Claire Malon

November 1, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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

Sofia Quiroz, 3, of Chicago Heights, engages with an exhibit at The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn in Oct. during an outing that was made possible through a partnership between Illinois Head Start Association and children's museums throughout the state. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Illinois Head Start teams with children’s museums ‘to bring light back to our program’

By Janice Neumann

October 31, 2025 at 2:54 p.m.

She's only 3 years old, but that didn't stop Sofia Quiroz from enjoying a day...

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during the "No Kings" rally and march on Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Oct. 25

By Claire Malon

October 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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

A memorial display for Sister Jean at Norville Athletics Center after her funeral at Loyola University on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Oct. 18

By Grace Miserocchi

October 22, 2025 at 12:38 p.m.

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

Dr. Sharon Seay, of Evergreen Park, rehearses her story for That’s What She Said Chicago Southland as producers Ellen Cleary, top left, and Jenn Richardson, bottom left, listen so they can provide feedback. The show will be Oct. 24 at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. It’s appropriate for all ages. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

That’s What She Said brings sisterhood of storytelling to Southland

By Melinda Moore

November 18, 2025 at 9:48 a.m.

That's What She Said, a one-night event of women sharing stories about their life experiences,...