Catch up on Scapi’s stories from Chicago and beyond, published from October 18, 2026 to October 25, 2026. Select a headline to read the full story.
October 17 framework sets Irish public-sector pay talks for October 19
The framework establishes a route into negotiations. The October 21 strike is deferred, while work-to-rule action continues where operational.
Herzog apologizes to photojournalist attacked during Abu Falah olive harvest
The Israeli president called Heidi Levine October 17 after settlers attacked Palestinian harvesters and injured the Washington Post freelancer the previous day.
Saint Sebastian Players brings Miss Marple mystery to St. Bonaventure
A Murder Is Announced opens the company’s 45th season, with previews Oct. 23–25 and a run from Oct. 29 through Nov. 15.
La Scala workers maintain October 20 strike after October 15 pay talks
The unions seek a 15% increase in annual gross pay. On October 17, La Scala still listed its Faust premiere alongside a strike warning.
Activision game testers authorize a strike over their first contract
The October 15 vote permits a walkout as bargaining continues over wages, disability accommodations and worker protections. No strike date has been announced.
Rachael Sage and The Sequins revisit Canopy with a new acoustic album
Under My Canopy gives Sage’s songs about equality, care and resilience new arrangements, alongside the single “Colorized World (Acoustic).”
TaskForce honors HIV advocates at its Vogue For Good ballroom event
The October 15 event paired ballroom performance with community awards. TaskForce also offers free Vogue School sessions on Chicago's West Side.
October 14 refusal sends Wizards’ D&D and Studio X union effort toward a vote
Wizards confirmed its refusal of voluntary recognition to Wargamer. Organizers seek pay, workload and creative-rights protections through collective bargaining.
Adhyâropa shares new jazz and klezmer releases for autumn
Jack Pearce’s Church Lane arrives as albums by John “Scrapper” Sneider, Aaron Irwin and Zoë Aqua open for preorder.
Faber’s October 14 Rooney supply halt leaves UK shops selling existing stock
Faber halted UK supplies on October 14. Booksellers subsequently clarified that stores could sell copies they already held.
Big Walk’s October 15 Xbox explanation cites Palestinian-led boycott
House House's explanation concerns an earlier platform decision. Any Xbox version depends on Microsoft or Xbox ceasing to be BDS boycott targets.
Karim Panzetta draws a line after a breakup on “Lost Me”
The singer, songwriter and producer’s latest track separates attraction from the commitment needed to sustain a relationship.
Open Space Arts sets AIDS-crisis theater series for its Uptown stage
Before We Are History runs October 23–November 8. The theater says 10% of ticket revenue and additional donations will support three community organizations.
BETHLEHEM’s October 16 release connects Palestinian chant and Beirut musicians
Lawrence Sammour, Sary Moussa and Abed Kobeissy collaborate on the album. It is available digitally and on vinyl and CD.
Forget Them Wendy take on the attention economy with “Next Big Thing”
Laura James and Oliver Price turn the race for online relevance into a new single as they work toward their debut album.
Sarah Siddons Society honors Victoria Clark at November 9 scholarship benefit
The Tony-winning actor returns to Chicago for a benefit pairing songs from her career with support for local theater students.
For Eileen Brodaski, a repeated image can become a new question
Pictured above: thumb war, a one-of-a-kind silkscreen on Stonehenge paper by Eileen Brodaski of Ainslie Street Prints. Artwork and image courtesy of the artist. An edition can give an image a wider life. It can also give an artist a way to support the people…
In SOLACE, the circle changes how a listener follows a sound
Atticus Margulis-Ohnuma on moving voices, a violin delay and the Bach movements that hold four chapters together.
Music Institute offers free Fall Festival to support student aid
The Nov. 15 Evanston event pairs student and faculty performances with a community sing, free admission and donations for scholarships.
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