Fun and Games

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner stands with teammates for the national anthem Thursday, March 26, 2026, on opening day at Wrigley Field. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for March 28

By Grace Miserocchi

March 28, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

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Jenny Bechtold, La Grange Park District executive director, explains the district’s decision to retain natural turf on its playing fields during a recent League of Women Voters forum at the La Grange Public Library. (Hank Beckman/Pioneer Press)

La Grange Park District talk offers insight into artificial turf decision

By Hank Beckman

March 24, 2026 at 5:03 a.m.

The La Grange Park District was faced with tough turf choice after they successfully passed...

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton celebrates her win in the Democratic primary election for U.S. Senate with her husband, Bryan Echols, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at CineCity Studios Chicago. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for March 21

By Claire Malon

March 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

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A person walks through heavy snow on North LaSalle Street in Chicago’s Loop during the morning rush on Nov. 10, 2025. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 15

By Grace Miserocchi

November 15, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright (26) watches the clock run out after intercepting the ball on the final play of the game against the Bengals at Paycor Stadium on Nov. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 8

By Claire Malon

November 8, 2025 at 3:38 p.m.

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Students from Little Village Lawndale High School march along West 26th Street to protest recent immigration enforcement actions in the area, Oct. 28, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Nov. 1

By Claire Malon

November 1, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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Sofia Quiroz, 3, of Chicago Heights, engages with an exhibit at The Children's Museum in Oak Lawn in Oct. during an outing that was made possible through a partnership between Illinois Head Start Association and children's museums throughout the state. (Janice Neumann/Daily Southtown)

Illinois Head Start teams with children’s museums ‘to bring light back to our program’

By Janice Neumann

October 31, 2025 at 2:54 p.m.

She's only 3 years old, but that didn't stop Sofia Quiroz from enjoying a day...

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during the "No Kings" rally and march on Oct. 18, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Oct. 25

By Claire Malon

October 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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A memorial display for Sister Jean at Norville Athletics Center after her funeral at Loyola University on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Oct. 18

By Grace Miserocchi

October 22, 2025 at 12:38 p.m.

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Dr. Sharon Seay, of Evergreen Park, rehearses her story for That’s What She Said Chicago Southland as producers Ellen Cleary, top left, and Jenn Richardson, bottom left, listen so they can provide feedback. The show will be Oct. 24 at Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. It’s appropriate for all ages. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

That’s What She Said brings sisterhood of storytelling to Southland

By Melinda Moore

November 18, 2025 at 9:48 a.m.

That's What She Said, a one-night event of women sharing stories about their life experiences,...

Members of the Texas National Guard arrive, Oct. 7, 2025, at the Army Reserve Training Center in Elwood. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Oct. 11

By Claire Malon

October 11, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

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Children travel on the trackless train, a perennial favorite at the Fall Fun Fest, in 2017 at the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn. The event returns Sunday for the first time since 2019. (Zak Koeske/Daily Southtown)

Fall Fun Fest returns to Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn after 5 year hiatus

By Janice Neumann

October 9, 2025 at 11:34 a.m.

The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn is bringing back its Fall Fun Fest, a "perfect...

Cubs relief pitchers Andrew Kittredge, Daniel Palencia and catcher Carson Kelly celebrate after beating the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the NL wild-card series at Wrigley Field on Oct. 2, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

The Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for Oct. 4

By Claire Malon

October 4, 2025 at 4:04 p.m.

Think you know what went on in the world of Chicago politics, sports and pop...