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62nd Chicago International Film Festival
As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, The Chicago International Film Festival brings more than 150 films from around the world to Chicago.… \n
America@250 – Now is the Time: Artists Go to Work
On July 4, 2026, America turned 250 years old. To reckon with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is to reckon with freedom… \n
Chicago By Night River & Lake
Glide along the Chicago River and Lakefront as you’re dazzled by the sparkle of the city at night. Hear lively commentary as you feel the… \n
City Cruises Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour
As Halloween season arrives, the Seadog Haunted River Tour returns to the Chicago River, offering guests a hauntingly fun journey through the city\'s storied past.… \n
ClarkeToberfest: A Weekend of Fall Festivities at the Harley Clarke Mansion
Clarketoberfest at the Harley Clarke Mansion Oct. 16–18 brings three days of FREE fall fun, beer, food by Hatchet Burger, dancing, family festivities, and live… \n
Creepy Cruise
From strange sightings to eerie haunts, mobsters and more, our latest nighttime tour takes you into Chicago\'s shadowy past. Cruise along the Chicago River as… \n
Cutting and Pasting a World: The Paper Craft of Henry Darger
Intuit Art Museum (IAM), recognized worldwide as one of the few institutions dedicated solely to championing the work of self-taught artists, marks the 250th anniversary… \n
Dinos!
Starting May 22, Dinos! are taking over Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Come face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs throughout the Zoo. Journey through a massive rib-cage tunnel, climb… \n
Foos Gone Wild – 2026 Tour
Foos Gone Wild is bringing The FOOS GONE WILD Tour 2026 live to Chicago on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the House of Blues Chicago. \n
Fright at the Field
Spooky season has arrived at the Field Museum! Join us for Fright at the Field, a Halloween experience featuring the return of Underground MISAdventure, and… \n
Howl-O-Ween Canine Cruise
Where are the pet parents who count down to dressing up their dog every Halloween? This one’s for you! Our 2026 Howl-O-Ween Canine Cruise is… \n
I am the Wind
Two lifelong friends sail into open water: one edging closer to the pull of oblivion, the other with a question neither can escape. Nobel laureate… \n
Identity Performing Arts 5th Anniversary Performance
Identity Performing Arts 5th Anniversary – Celebrating 5 remarkable years of ingenuity, imagination, and shared spirit, on October 18th at the Edlis Neeson Theater at… \n
Illinois State vs. Northwestern (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Northwestern, 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. DePaul (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. DePaul, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Marquee: Musical Improv
Musical theatre and improv collide as Marquee presents you with an hour of fully improvised musical comedy, spontaneously creating entire scenes, songs, and stories based… \n
Marriott Theatre Presents Come From Away
Marriott Theatre, Chicagoland’s longest-running musical theatre presents Come From Away, the internationally celebrated musical that was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, captured four Laurence Olivier Awards,… \n
NoMI Gallery | Everything is Bright. All Things are Beautiful.
NoMI Gallery Presents: 萬物生輝 Everything is Bright. All Things are Beautiful. NoMI is proud to present a curated exhibition by contemporary artist Dwight Hwang, whose… \n
Serial Killer: The Exhibition
Serial Killer: The Exhibition makes its Chicago debut on September 5, 2026, at Cinespace Film Studios Chicago, bringing the world\'s largest private collection of authentic serial killer artifacts to… \n
The 37th Annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival Returns September 20 – October 26 at Four Chicago Venues
Curious Theatre Branch, with co-producers Chicago Danztheater Ensemble, Chicago Dramatists and Labyrinth Club, are pleased to announce the 37th annual Rhinoceros Theater Festival, September 20… \n
Theater of the Mind
Now Extended Multiple experiences per day at the Reid Murdoch Building, 333 N LaSalle Visit TheateroftheMindChicago.com for dates, times, and tickets Created by David Byrne… \n
UFO Case Files
A strange object in the sky. A cursed gas station hot dog. A llama with government clearance. Our performers create a brand new story influenced… \n
We the People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty in Greektown Chicago
The new public art exhibit We the People: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Beauty in Greektown Chicago celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration… \n
Bradley vs. North Central College (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. North Central College, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Sip And Script
Pub Trivia
Eastern Illinois vs. Quincy (Exhib.) (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Quincy (Exhib.), 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Live Music: danny Dancel
Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Indiana State (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Illinois State vs. Indiana State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Hawai'i (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Northern Illinois vs. Hawai'i, 2:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Rutgers (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Northwestern vs. Rutgers, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. UT Martin (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Western Illinois vs. UT Martin, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Knit Blanket Workshop
Bingo Night
Illinois State vs. SIUE (Exh.) (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. SIUE (Exh.), 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Calumet College (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Calumet College, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Illinois Wesleyan (Exhib.) (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Illinois Wesleyan (Exhib.), 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Lewis (Exh.) (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Lewis (Exh.), 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. SIUE (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. SIUE, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Pub Trivia
Live Music: Billy Nixon
Northwestern vs. Lewis (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Lewis, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Murray State (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Illinois State vs. Murray State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Monmouth College (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Monmouth College, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Chicago State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Chicago State, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. The Citadel (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. The Citadel, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Indiana State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Indiana State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Binghamton (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Binghamton, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. St. Francis (Ill.) (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. St. Francis (Ill.), 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Wright State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Wright State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Milwaukee (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Milwaukee, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Clarke University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Clarke University, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Bluegrass Jam Night
Wednesdays 6 p.m., all ages.
Blues Jam Night
6 p.m. hosted by Nate & The NightWolves.
Chicago Language Cafe at Revolution Brewing
6-9 p.m. language-exchange meetup (first and third Thursdays).
Illinois State vs. Central State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Central State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. West Georgia (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. West Georgia, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Xavier (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Xavier, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Northern Illinois University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Northern Illinois University, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Live Music: Mark Taylor
6-9 p.m.
Northwestern vs. Stony Brook (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Stony Brook, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Robert Morris (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Robert Morris, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Pacific (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Pacific, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Christmas Around the World at the Museum of Science and Industry
Annual holiday exhibit opens Nov 7.
Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Augustana (IL) (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Augustana (IL), 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Live Music: Jess & Mike
6-9 p.m.
Northwestern vs. Iowa (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Northwestern vs. Iowa.
Yoga & Beer
First Saturday monthly, 10-11 a.m.; $15 includes a draft pour.
UIC vs. Northwestern (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Northwestern, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Boston University (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Boston University, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. UNC Greensboro (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. UNC Greensboro, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Simpson College (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Simpson College, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
State Farm Champions Classic
College basketball doubleheader, Nov. 10, 2026.
Eastern Illinois vs. Blackburn College (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Blackburn College, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Green Bay (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Green Bay, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Arkansas State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Arkansas State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Clarke (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Clarke, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Chicago State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Chicago State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Cornell College (Iowa) (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Cornell College (Iowa), 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Live Music Ed Gershon
Western Illinois vs. CSU Bakersfield (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. CSU Bakersfield, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
A Christmas Carol (Goodman Theatre)
Holiday play.
Live Music: JD Kostyk
6-9 p.m.
Live music: Haley Klinkhammer
Northwestern vs. DePaul (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. DePaul.
Eastern Illinois vs. Evansville (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Evansville, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Live Music: Linzy & Coax
6-9 p.m.
Live Music: Wait, What?
Loyola Chicago vs. Milwaukee (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Milwaukee, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Nevada (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Northern Illinois vs. Nevada, 2:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Gardner-Webb University (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Western Illinois vs. Gardner-Webb University, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Columbia (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Columbia, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Sip And Script
Illinois State vs. Bellarmine (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Bellarmine, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Loyola Chicago (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Loyola Chicago, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. SIUE (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. SIUE, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Wichita State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Wichita State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Chicago State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Chicago State.
Harry Potter Trivia (Chicago Trivia Guys)
7 p.m.
Illinois State vs. Eureka (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Eureka, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Lindenwood (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Lindenwood, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
113th Annual City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting
6 p.m. ceremony ending with fireworks.
Aurora Winter Lights
Parade and tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.
Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting
Tree lighting at 6 p.m.
Christkindlmarket Aurora
Thursdays through Sundays; 60+ vendors.
Christkindlmarket Chicago (Daley Plaza)
30th anniversary season; free admission; Sun-Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9; Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve 11-4.
Christkindlmarket Wrigleyville
Free outdoor market at Winterland at Gallagher Way.
Live Music: MILL CREEK JUMBLE
Live Music: Mokena Mike & John Weeks
6-9 p.m.
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Over three million lights.
East Peoria Festival of Lights
Light festival runs Nov. 21 through Jan. 3.
Eastern Illinois vs. Charleston Southern (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Charleston Southern, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. South Dakota (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Illinois State vs. South Dakota, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
Live Music: Ck & The Gray
6-9 p.m.
Live Music: My Cousins Jacket
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Parade at 5:30 p.m.
Northwestern vs. Northern Illinois (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Northern Illinois, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Springfield Christmas Parade
Parade at 3 p.m.; Mayor's Tree Lighting at 7 p.m.
UIC vs. Ball State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Ball State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Loyola (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Loyola, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
Lights Festival Lane 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; parade 5:30 p.m.; fireworks 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Bazaar
Bingo Night
Eastern Illinois vs. IU South Bend (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. IU South Bend, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Oakland (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Oakland, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Blue Man Group
Loyola Chicago vs. DePaul (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. DePaul, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Roosevelt (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Roosevelt, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Drinksgiving Live Music with Harmonious Jones
6-9 p.m.
Eastern Illinois vs. Oakland (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Oakland, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
7:45-10 a.m. on State Street.
Northwestern vs. DePaul (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. DePaul, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Northeastern (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Northeastern, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Peoria Santa Claus Parade
Parade at 9:15 a.m.
Bradley vs. Chicago State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Chicago State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Northern Illinois (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Northern Illinois, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Fox Lake Festival of Lights
Parade and tree lighting.
Live Music: Robert Rolfe Feddersen
6-9 p.m.
Northern Illinois vs. UTEP (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Northern Illinois vs. UTEP, 2:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Illinois (football)
NCAA Division I football home game, Northwestern vs. Illinois.
Stroll on State
Holiday celebration.
Flurry Artisan Market Holiday Edition
Flurry of Makers holiday market.
Knit Blanket Workshop
Loyola Chicago vs. Valparaiso (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Valparaiso, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Canisius (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Canisius, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Illinois State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Illinois State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Hannibal-LaGrange College (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Hannibal-LaGrange College, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Loras College (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Loras College, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Kent State University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Kent State University, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Illinois State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Illinois State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Richmond (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Richmond, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Valparaiso (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Valparaiso, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Illinois State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Illinois State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Oakland (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Oakland, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Augustana College (Ill.) (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Augustana College (Ill.), 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Western Illinois University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Western Illinois University, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Lithuanian World Center Holiday Craft Fair
Holiday craft fair.
Northern Illinois vs. Milwaukee (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Milwaukee, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Indiana (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Indiana, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Springfield Jaycees Holiday Lights Parade
Lighted parade at 5:30 p.m.
Illinois State vs. South Dakota State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. South Dakota State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Calumet College of St. Joseph (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Calumet College of St. Joseph, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Green Bay (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Green Bay, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. St. Ambrose (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. St. Ambrose, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Indiana State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Indiana State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Long Beach State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Long Beach State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Tennessee State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Tennessee State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Evanston Indoor Winter Farmers Market
Dates: Dec 12/26, Jan 9/23, Feb 6/20, Mar 6/20/27, Apr 3/10/17/24.
Loyola Chicago vs. IU Indy (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. IU Indy, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Northern Illinois (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Northern Illinois, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. University of Memphis (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. University of Memphis, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. North Dakota State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. North Dakota State, 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. UIC (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. UIC, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. UIC (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. UIC, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Indiana State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Indiana State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Northwestern (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Northwestern, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Mercyhurst (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Mercyhurst, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Live Music: Willard Wilcox
Bradley vs. Belmont (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Belmont.
Northern Illinois vs. Omaha (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Omaha, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. George Washington (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. George Washington, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Charlotte (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Charlotte.
Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Valparaiso (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Valparaiso, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Indiana State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Indiana State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Belmont (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Belmont.
Northwestern vs. Eastern Illinois (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Eastern Illinois, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. East-West (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. East-West, 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. East-West University (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. East-West University, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Valparaiso (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Valparaiso, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Colorado State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Colorado State, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
Packers at Bears (Christmas Day)
1 p.m. ET, Netflix.
Bradley vs. Valparaiso (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Valparaiso.
Illinois State vs. Belmont (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Belmont, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Chicago State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Chicago State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Evansville (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Evansville, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Drake University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Drake University, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. George Washington (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. George Washington, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Culver-Stockton (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Culver-Stockton, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Culver-Stockton College (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Culver-Stockton College, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Southeast Missouri, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Valparaiso University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Valparaiso University, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Tennessee State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Indiana State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Indiana State.
Loyola Chicago vs. Saint Louis (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Saint Louis, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. SIUE (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. SIUE, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. SIUE (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. SIUE, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Minnesota (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Minnesota, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Murray State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Murray State.
UIC vs. Southern Illinois (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Southern Illinois, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Drake (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Drake, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Cleveland State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Cleveland State, 8 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Northern Kentucky (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Northern Kentucky, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Michigan State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Michigan State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. UNI (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. UNI, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Ohio Christian (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Ohio Christian, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Wright State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Wright State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Drake (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Drake, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Purdue Fort Wayne (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Purdue Fort Wayne, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Washington (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Washington, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. UIC (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. UIC, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Wright State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Wright State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Illinois (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Illinois, 8 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Southern Illinois University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Southern Illinois University, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Eastern Illinois, 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Drake (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Drake.
Eastern Illinois vs. Lindenwood (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Lindenwood, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Lindenwood (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Lindenwood, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Valparaiso (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Valparaiso.
Loyola Chicago vs. Davidson (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Davidson, 1:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Rutgers (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Rutgers, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Bradley (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Bradley, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. UT Martin (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. UT Martin, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. UT Martin (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. UT Martin, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Green Bay (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Green Bay, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Drake (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Drake.
Bradley vs. University of Northern Iowa (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. University of Northern Iowa, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Bradley (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Bradley, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Nebraska (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Nebraska, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Evansville (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Evansville.
Bradley vs. Illinois State University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Illinois State University, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. UT Martin (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. UT Martin, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. UT Martin (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. UT Martin, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. George Mason (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. George Mason, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Illinois (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Illinois, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Illinois State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Illinois State.
Illinois State vs. Murray State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Murray State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Cleveland State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Cleveland State, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Belmont (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Belmont.
Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois.
Loyola Chicago vs. St. Bonaventure (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. St. Bonaventure, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Oakland (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Oakland, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Indiana (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Indiana, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Murray State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Murray State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Youngstown State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Youngstown State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Southern Illinois (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Southern Illinois, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. SEMO (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. SEMO, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. SEMO (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. SEMO, 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. University of Evansville (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. University of Evansville, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. USC (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. USC, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Illinois State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Illinois State.
Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Southern Illinois, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Dayton, 8 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Northern Iowa.
Loyola Chicago vs. Fordham (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Fordham, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Detroit Mercy (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Detroit Mercy, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Murray State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Murray State.
Eastern Illinois vs. Southern Indiana (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Southern Indiana, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Southern Indiana (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Southern Indiana, 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Penn State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Penn State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Illinois State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Illinois State, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. UIC (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. UIC.
Eastern Illinois vs. SIUE (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. SIUE, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. SIUE (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. SIUE, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Belmont University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Belmont University, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Evansville (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Evansville, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Northern Kentucky (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Northern Kentucky, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Saint Louis (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Saint Louis, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. George Washington (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. George Washington, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Youngstown State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Youngstown State, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Lindenwood (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Lindenwood, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Lindenwood (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Lindenwood, 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Indiana State University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Indiana State University, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Greta Van Fleet: Rosemont
'Into the Beginning' tour; tickets at face value through primary sellers per the announcement; on sale Oct. 15, 2026.
Illinois State vs. Murray State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Murray State.
UIC vs. Murray State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Murray State, 11 a.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. Rhode Island (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Rhode Island, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Robert Morris (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Robert Morris, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Iowa (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Iowa, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Northern Iowa (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Northern Iowa, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Morehead State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Morehead State, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Morehead State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Morehead State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Indiana State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Indiana State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Loyola Chicago vs. La Salle (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. La Salle, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. UNI (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. UNI.
Illinois State vs. UIC (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. UIC.
Northwestern vs. Oregon (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Oregon, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Detroit Mercy (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Detroit Mercy, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Western Illinois, 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Nickelback: Chicago
'Everything Under The Sun' tour with Don Broco; general sale Oct. 16, 2026.
UIC vs. Evansville (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Evansville, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Tennessee State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Tennessee State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Southern Illinois (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Southern Illinois.
Illinois State vs. Evansville (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Evansville.
Northern Illinois vs. Robert Morris (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Robert Morris, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Maryland (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Maryland, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. Indiana State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Bradley vs. Indiana State.
Loyola Chicago vs. Davidson (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Davidson, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. UCLA (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. UCLA, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Bradley vs. UIC (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Bradley vs. UIC, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Green Bay (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Green Bay, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Minnesota (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Southern Indiana (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Southern Indiana, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Western Illinois vs. Southern Indiana (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Western Illinois vs. Southern Indiana, 5 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Morehead State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Morehead State, 3:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Eastern Illinois vs. Morehead State (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Eastern Illinois vs. Morehead State, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Bradley (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Bradley.
Loyola Chicago vs. Fordham (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. Fordham, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. IU Indy (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. IU Indy, 4:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Northern Illinois vs. Milwaukee (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, Northern Illinois vs. Milwaukee, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Nebraska (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Nebraska, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
UIC vs. Belmont (women's basketball)
NCAA Division I women's basketball home game, UIC vs. Belmont, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Illinois State vs. Bradley (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Illinois State vs. Bradley.
UIC vs. Drake (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, UIC vs. Drake.
Loyola Chicago vs. VCU (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Loyola Chicago vs. VCU, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
Northwestern vs. Michigan State (men's basketball)
NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Northwestern vs. Michigan State, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Def Leppard + Goo Goo Dolls: Chicago
2027 arena tour with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts; tickets on sale Oct. 16, 2026 through primary sellers.
MLB Opening Day 2027: Cleveland Guardians at Cubs
Traditional Opening Day, Thursday, March 25, 2027 (club/league schedule announcements; game times TBA).
White Sox home opener vs. Milwaukee Brewers
White Sox home opener, April 1, 2027.
Kane County Cougars Opening Day vs. Schaumburg
NAPB Opening Day, May 6, 2027.
MLB Home Run Derby and All-Star Game at Wrigley Field
Home Run Derby Monday, July 12; 97th All-Star Game Tuesday, July 13, 2027.
Lollapalooza Chicago 2027
Dates listed as announced on a listing site; confirm on the official site.
Illinois State Fair 2027
Dates per the fair's information page.