Each year on October 11, National Coming Out Day encourages civil awareness recognizing and supporting those in the LGBTQ community.

The second Saturday in October recognizes National Chess Day that challenges players mentally while also breaking down barriers through the centuries.

Sky’s the limit. No parameters. What’s the first thing that comes to mind?

The Cornell Seven case raises the question, again.

Chicago City Council’s Finance Committee unanimously approves settling misconduct lawsuits against former police detective Reynaldo Guevara. Trump denies disaster relief to Illinois for the damage cau...

Chicago’s largest film festival is celebrating its 62nd year with a new line-up of more than 100 feature-length films and shorts screening across the city.

The star known for his turn on CBS’s “The Big Bang Theory” plays Tennessee Williams in “Kowalski” at the Lookingglass Theatre.

Chicago fans’ hopes for a Game 3 closer were dashed Wednesday night, as the Cleveland Guardians beat the White Sox, 9-3.

Every year on October 9, we celebrate National Curious Events Day, a day dedicated to the strange, the unexplained, and the wonderfully weird occurrences that defy easy explanation. It’s a time to emb...

Ever lose a wallet, a ring, or even a bike? Did you get it back? Listeners share their stories.

The Chicago City Council cleared her name in 1997, but the narrative of the O’Leary cow starting the fire is hard to shake.

The Virgil Abloh Foundation will announce the third cohort of participants in its immersive creative mentorship program for Chicago-area high school students this month.

Prediction-market app Kalshi is enjoying an early victory.

Some food holidays are stickier than others. And National Fluffernutter Day on October 8th is a stick-to-your-ribs-chin-fingers-nose kind of day! Celebrate zealously on this yummy and extraordinary fo...

Something Followed Us Home — Pelayo, Cynthia — <b>"</b><b>Insightful, humane, and original, <i>Something Followed Us Home</i> features the most exciting voices in dark fiction today and is a must read...

Gas prices are soaring. How are you being impacted?

The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends all adults and children over 6 months old get the influenza vaccine this season.

How do you help kids stay calm in times of fear and anxiety?

"When I’m under the trees, it feels 10 degrees cooler,” says Steve Heir, founder of the Homeowners Association of Palmer Square.

Cynthia Pelayo and other Latin American authors ask, “What keeps you up at night?”

To ban or not to ban? That is the question.

A new legal strategy is trying to make Citizens United irrelevant by taking away corporations’ power to spend money on politics.

Falling on the first Wednesday of October, this food day recognizes the crunchy, savory seed that is packed with protein, magnesium, and healthy fats, making it the perfect guilt-free snack for a cris...

Circle October 4th on your calendar, because it’s National Taco Day! On this food holiday, we honor the endlessly versatile and delicious taco. From the crunch of a hard shell to the softness of a war...

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As the crisp autumn air rolls in, get ready for one of the season's coziest and most delicious traditions! October 5 marks National Apple Betty Day, an annual celebration of that warm, bubbly, and utt...

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Celebrate National 10-4 Day on October 4 with the famous phrase “message received,” CB radio history, and the culture of communication on the open road.

Did chance – or kismet – help you to meet your person?

The White Sox move on to the next round of playoffs, while the Cubs get knocked out. Plus, Bears fans are wowed by the performance of third-string quarterback Case Keenum.

The first Saturday of every month is National Play Outside Day. This National Day presents opportunity to remind everyone to get outside and enjoy the fresh air through play.

On October 2, National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day encourages appreciation to the employees who keep our schools and workplaces across the nation running smoothly. Join us as we celebrate the h...

The host and executive producer of This American Life takes questions from WBEZ listeners

“I’ve got the adult child who can’t move on her own, who can’t feel the wind in her face by herself. So, when I’m running it’s like, ‘you’re my why, kid. Let me show you the world for a few hours,’” s...

One doctor is challenging us to rethink the way we think about healing by combining modern medicine and ancestral wisdom.

Homebuyers are running out of options while facing higher prices.

Doctors and advocates are pushing a plan to charge weapons manufacturers for the cost of gun crimes.

National Black Dog Day on October 1 celebrates the stunning beauty and loving nature of our four-legged friends with dark coats! This special day encourages us to see beyond a simple color and recogni...