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Chicago Public Media Launches Chicago.com Pilot in Five Local Communities

Chicago Public Media Launches Chicago.com Pilot in Five Local Communities

Chicago Public Media soft-launched chicago.com on Oct. 7, starting with Avondale, Bronzeville, Edgewater/Andersonville, South Shore and Evanston. The owner of the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ built the site for neighborhood information and discussion. CEO Melissa Bell said more…

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Chicago City Wide Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Concert: Christmas at the Movies

December 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Copernicus Center

Chicago City Wide Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Concert: Christmas at the Movies — December 12, 2026 — Copernicus Center, Chicago

The Chicago City Wide Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Concert – Christmas at the Movies is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Copernicus Center. For Chicago audiences, the concert offers holiday movie music performed live by an 87-piece symphony…

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Nature Fest PHX 2026 at Rio Salado on November 14

November 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, Northeast 7th Avenue Trailhead

Nature Fest PHX 2026 at Rio Salado on November 14 — November 14, 2026 — Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, Northeast 7th Avenue Trailhead, Phoenix

Nature Fest PHX 2026 takes place Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area in Phoenix. The free festival offers family-friendly outdoor activities focused on urban wildlife and nature, giving local residents a chance to spend…

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Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Festival Hall, November 27–January 3

November 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Festival Hall, Navy Pier

Wintrust Winter WonderFest at Festival Hall, November 27–January 3 — November 27, 2026 — Festival Hall, Navy Pier, Chicago

Wintrust Winter WonderFest runs from November 27, 2026, through January 3, 2027, at Festival Hall in Chicago. The event brings seasonal attractions and festive décor to a local holiday outing for all ages. Ice skating is included with admission. General admission costs $27…

Chicago Venture Summit Opens Future of Health With Record 300-Plus Startups

Chicago Venture Summit Opens Future of Health With Record 300-Plus Startups

The Chicago Venture Summit opened its first edition devoted entirely to health innovation with a sold-out event featuring more than 300 startups, the largest startup portfolio in its history. More than 900 founders, investors, healthcare leaders, researchers and public-sector…

26 Things to Do in Chicago, Oct. 22–28: Art, Opera and Live Music

26 Things to Do in Chicago, Oct. 22–28: Art, Opera and Live Music

Suburban mothers trying to persuade a school board to ban controversial library books are at the center of “Adirondack Chair Circle,” Stephanie Alison Walker’s world-premiere play at Steppenwolf Theatre. Caroline Neff stars in the production, which runs through Dec. 6. It is…

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Stevie Wonder’s Songs In The Key of Life at United Center on November 21

November 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM

United Center

Stevie Wonder’s Songs In The Key of Life at United Center on November 21 — November 21, 2026 — United Center, Chicago

Stevie Wonder is scheduled to perform Songs In The Key of Life in its entirety at Chicago’s United Center on November 21, 2026. The 8:00 p.m. concert is part of the album’s 50th-anniversary tour, bringing a full-album performance to the city. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. The United…

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ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo, November 20–January 3

November 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Lincoln Park Zoo

ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo, November 20–January 3 — November 20, 2026 — Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago

ZooLights runs November 20, 2026, through January 3, 2027, at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. The all-ages event features more than 3 million lights and hundreds of LED displays. Hours are 4:30–9 p.m., with last entry at 8 p.m. Advance fixed-date admission is $7–$12, depending on…

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Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza: 2026 dates and hours

20 November 2026

Daley Plaza

Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza: 2026 dates and hours — November 20, 2026 — Daley Plaza, Chicago

Christkindlmarket Chicago at Daley Plaza runs November 20 through December 24, 2026. The market is at Daley Plaza, 50 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602. Its regular opening time is 11 a.m., but closing times vary by day, so the schedule matters when planning a visit. On Fridays…

26 Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend: Open House Chicago, Fall Events and More

After a week of record-breaking heat, Chicago’s weekend plans are turning toward fall. Open House Chicago returns Saturday and Sunday with free, behind-the-scenes access to more than 200 sites across the city, including places normally closed to the public. The Chicago…

Open House Chicago 2026: A Guide to Neighborhood Architecture and Cultural Sites

Open House Chicago returns this weekend with access to more than 200 architectural, historical and cultural sites in 30 neighborhoods. Organized by the Chicago Architecture Center, the annual event is in its 16th year. Its stops include places of worship, historic theaters and…