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Music Institute presents ‘Earth to Kenzie’ on Oct. 24, a free family event at Nichols
Through its 2026–27 partnership with Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Music Institute of Chicago presents “Earth to Kenzie” through Lyric’s Opera in the Neighborhoods program. The free family event will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave.…
Everyone wants a piece of Clark. She just wants to play
It’s a Saturday afternoon in Chicago. There’s a vapor trail of sarcasm in the United Center tunnel as Caitlin Clark follows a communications staffer.
Cyclones fight to keep winning streak alive at Windy City Classic
AMES — The Iowa State Cyclones head to Golf, Illinois, to compete in the Windy City Classic hosted by Northwestern University. This tournament will be held Oct. 5-6. Coming off tournament champs in their last two competitions, the Cyclones are looking to continue their success in…
Evanston man, 56, killed in rollover accident
An Evanston man died Friday night after a rollover crash at Simpson Street and Sherman Avenue, according to the Evanston Police Department. At about 6:30 p.m. on Friday, EPD and the Fire Department responded to a serious traffic accident in which officers located an SUV on its…
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Published 23 hours ago'Wait Wait' for October 3, 2026: With Not My Job guest David Byrne
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest David Byrne and panelists Rob Anderson, Alonzo Bodden, and Rachel Coster
‘Everyone kind of knew where this was going’
PJ Vaughn and Nate Marshall were in the same preschool class but didn’t begin their romance until about a decade later, in seventh grade. The pair, originally from Grayslake, dated throughout middle and high school, except for “one dark two months between seventh grade and eighth…
'Wait Wait' for October 3, 2026: With Not My Job guest David Byrne
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest David Byrne and panelists Rob Anderson, Alonzo Bodden, and Rachel Coster
WVIA Public Media
Published 23 hours ago'Wait Wait' for October 3, 2026: With Not My Job guest David Byrne
This week, Wait Wait is live in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, special guest David Byrne and panelists Rob Anderson, Alonzo Bodden, and Rachel Coster
Town of Chesterton reminds Porter County residents of early voting
The Town of Chesterton is informing residents in the area of early voting times and locations. Below is early voting and voting center information from the Town of Chesterton Facebook page: EARLY VOTING in Indiana to begin on Tuesday Oct 6 EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE *8:30 a.m. to 3:30…
Ivy Tech Valparaiso to Host Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair Oct. 5
Community event will connect students, employees and community members with mental health resources, wellness activities and support VALPARAISO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus will host its Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair on Monday, Oct. 5, bringing…
Valparaiso Breaks Ground on Weston Street Stormwater Project
Press Release by City of Valparaiso: The City of Valparaiso has broken ground on a major stormwater infrastructure project designed to reduce flooding, improve stormwater management and continue the City's long-term effort to separate stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. The…
Letter: What does flashy new stadium say about our city?
Northwestern has officially opened its new $875 million Ryan Field. In addition to being a replacement for the 100-year-old football stadium, its role has broadened to be an entertainment venue and a corporate gathering place. The stadium is massive, particularly for the…