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Candidates are running for Chicago Board of Education seats in two south side districts in the upcoming school board elections. District 10a has Che “Rhymefest” Smith and Tameka Walton, while District 10b has Connie Anderson, Patrick Watson and Rosita Chatonda. Voters can compare candidates and incumbent voting records before choosing who helps set policy for city public schools.
Chalkbeat Chicago · Sep 28, 2026Chicago River bridges begin fall lifts Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. so sailboats and other watercraft can pass. Most lifts happen Wednesdays and Saturdays through mid-November, on bridges from DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 18th Street. Each lift takes eight to 12 minutes, so drivers should plan detours around the bridges.
NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) · Sep 29, 2026Fighter jets intercepted at least 10 planes over the Chicago area on Sunday for violating a temporary flight restriction. The restriction applied during President Donald Trump's visit to Medinah Country Club for the Presidents Cup, and officials said all situations ended safely. Flight restrictions around major events apply to civilian pilots, and violations can bring military responses.
NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ) · Sep 28, 2026The National Endowment for the Arts is recognizing Sones de México Ensemble, a Chicago group focused on traditional Mexican music. The ensemble has spent more than three decades promoting and preserving that music, with education as part of its mission. Its work helps Chicago residents connect with the cultural history behind the music.
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El Mariachi Herencia de México performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" in a mariachi style before the Chicago Bears game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The performance took place at Soldier Field as part of the team's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, which was broadcast nationally.
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Chuck E. Cheese is bringing its newest concept, Adventure World, to the Chicago suburbs next year. The multilevel indoor playground will feature active play space and themed areas. The chain operates multiple locations across the Chicago area.
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The spinoff series "Neagley" is set in Chicago and centers on Frances Neagley, a private investigator. The show premiered on Prime Video last week and features on-location shots around the city. It follows her investigation into a conspiracy after a childhood friend's death.
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The Sones de México Ensemble, based in Chicago, is receiving national recognition from the National Endowment for the Arts. The group has spent over three decades promoting and preserving traditional Mexican music. Its mission includes education, helping connect people to the cultural history behind these musical expressions.
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The Chicago area is expected to have a blissful Saturday with plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures, reaching into the upper-60s or 70 degrees. Sunday will see mixed sun and clouds, while Monday promises sunshine and warmer temperatures across the entire area.
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Chicago's architecture will be the focus again with Open House Chicago® returning October 17–18, 2026. The free festival opens over 200 sites across more than 30 neighborhoods, many usually closed to the public. It invites everyone to see Chicago from a new perspective.
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