Stories by rebecca palmore

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Indoor Gatherings Limited to Household Members Under Tier 3 in Illinois

Officials plead with residents to host Thanksgiving virtually

Planning to invite a small number of friends and family to your home this week to celebrate Thanksgiving? Here are a few things to consider — including a plea from public health officials.

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10 Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Chicago (2018)

Ring in the new year with comedy, craft beer, roller skates, wild animals and classic fireworks. Here are 10 ways to kick off 2019 in and around Chicago.

Windy City Ribfest returns this weekend (Credit: Special Events Management)

10 Things to Do This Weekend: June 27-July 1

Barbecue ribs, vegan burgers, Brazilian samba and hot-air balloons usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Elizabeth Brackett, Award-Winning Journalist and Triathlete, Dies at 76

Elizabeth Brackett, the Emmy Award-winning journalist and internationally decorated triathlete who for two decades served as a “Chicago Tonight” host and correspondent for WTTW, died Sunday evening at Stroger Hospital, surrounded by family.

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10 Things to Do This Weekend: Dec. 21-24

A throng of tubas, holiday cocktails, last-minute shopping ops and satirical songs usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Vintage love at the Randolph Street Holiday Market

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Dec. 14-17

Vintage gifts, irreverent reindeer, hot mulled wine, Japanese drummers and Mavis Staples usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

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10 Things to Do This Weekend: Dec. 7-10

Holiday markets, late-night shopping, jousting bouts and classic Christmas flicks usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

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10 Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 30-Dec. 3

Merry DIY markets, holiday music, furry friends, dream homes and festive trains usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago. 

Holiday ornaments, right, and glühwein: a recipe for shopping success. (Glühwein photo by Kameron Sears)

10 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend: Nov. 22-26

Holiday markets, pop-up festivals, giant balloons, magic shows and indoor snow usher in the holiday weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

“Dorkumentary” co-creators Adria Dawn and David Tarleton.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 15-19

Dorky personas, holiday lights, fine art, gliding acrobats and seasonal brews usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Paintings by Matt Mitchell from “100 Face of War” include portraits of Alma Jennings, left, and Jaron Holliday. (Courtesy National Veterans Art Museum)

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 9-12

Veterans Day salutes, rock ‘n’ roll movies, “rebellious” artists, indigenous cuisine, top-notch dancers and wild animals usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.

WinaFight Sanderson, left, faces off against Lady MacFist at the Chicago League of Lady Arms Wrestlers’ CLLAW XXVII match. (Credit: Trainman Photography)

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Nov. 2-5

Lady arm wrestlers, a massive art fair, sudsy brews and sea lions usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

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10 Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 26-31

Halloween fun, sugar skulls and chocolate treats, vintage treasures and cutting-edge technology usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Arts in the Dark (Photo: Kitano Dreamstime.com)

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 19-22

A Halloween parade, a craft beer crawl, horror movies, fancy footwork and spooky tours usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

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10 Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 12-15

Dazzling interiors, new movies, German lagers, Chicago blues and political satire usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Oct. 5-8

Food trucks, vintage VHS, marathon runners and South Side films usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.

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10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 28-Oct. 1

Beers and brats, fresh apple pie, celebrity chefs, tree climbers and South Side architecture usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

(Courtesy of Goose Island Beer Co.)

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 21-24

Dueling West Town beer bashes, gourmet fare, Chicago comedians and free jazz concerts usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

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10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 14-17

Tacos and beer, live music, open studios and nerd humor usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

(Courtesy of Renegade Craft Fair)

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 7-10

Indie designs, beer steins, parades, global rhythms and the blues usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

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10 Things to Do This Weekend: Labor Day Edition

Summer festivals, outdoor movies, an African marketplace and jazz musicians usher in the holiday weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 24-27

Scores of triathletes, saganaki, fancy footwork, food trucks and global grapes usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Chicago Air and Water Show 2015 (Scott L / Flickr)

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 17-20

Soaring planes, food fests, an all-night flea market and a Chicago love story usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.   

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 10-13

Cuban rhythms, classical ensembles, hot dogs and house music DJs usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Lorde performs in 2014 at Lollapalooza Brasil. The singer-songwriter performs Thursday in Chicago. (Liliane Callegari / Flickr)

10 Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 2-6

Lollapalooza, lowriders, indie flicks and Staley Da Bear usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Three stages featuring nearly 40 bands highlight the annual Wicker Park Fest.

10 Things to Do This Weekend: July 27-30

Bands, bikes, beer and—wait for it—Peter Sagal usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.