Chicago, IL news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
In Chicago, IL on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Holiday hiring surge: 10K jobs at Macy's, Target, Amazon. Also: The Manhattan Vintage show, a beloved New York event, is coming to Chicago this weekend; Lime scooter company is deploying foot patrols to fix improperly parked scooters across Chicago. Weather: Today brings mostly clear skies with temperatures from 46 to 68°F and light winds.
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- Macy's, Target, and Amazon are hiring over 10,000 workers in Chicago for the holiday season.Secret Chicago ·
- The Manhattan Vintage show, a beloved New York event, is coming to Chicago this weekend.Axios ·
- Lime scooter company is deploying foot patrols to fix improperly parked scooters across Chicago.Patch ·
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Sports
- Chicago Bears face the New England Patriots in Week 7 of the NFL season.On Tap Sports Net ·
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