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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · 2d

Attention ghouls & goblins! 🎃Spookathon🎃is coming & it's 2 days of tricks & treats on Twitch this year! We'll be announcing streamers very soon but let's get hyped for October 24 & 25!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · 3d

It's October and we are so excited for this month's Hospital Game Day! We'll have video games with Gotham Gaming, D&D one-shots with Rough Magic, a Magic the Gathering Commander tournie, Gym Leader Pokemon Deck Challenges, a cosplay/costume contest AND SO MUCH MORE! RSVP at that link in our bio!🎮💙🎮

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · 5d

Sometimes, scaring IS caring! 👻🎮🎃 Our good buddy Bob After Dark is throwing a podcast festival to support #ExtraLife and Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago! Tickets are only $5. Hear & hang out with local paranomal podcasters, have a beverage and shop some spooky vendors in time for Halloween!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · 9d

The Official #ExtraLife Game Week is at the beginning of November. Sign up now for your Extra Life Chicago Survival Kit! Hit that link in our bio for the signup form. They will ship out near the end of October. 💙🎮💙

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · 10d

🎮💙ELCGC IS COMING!💙🎮February 22, 2026 feels far off but if you buy your ticket before October 15th, you can use the code "highfive" to get a $5 discount! 100% of your ticket proceeds goes Lurie Children's. If you saw this year's event on the news, you definitely won't want to miss next years!

SAVE THE DATE - 4th Annual Extra Life Chicago Gaming Convention. Sunday February 22, 2026. Artifact Events - 4325 N Ravenswood Ave Chicago, IL

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · 20d

🎃Spoopy Season is upon us so get ready to save some dates!🎃
#ExtraLife Chicago has a stacked schedule for October so get ready, you gamin' ghouls!

Magic the Gathering Commander tournie on October 5th @ TGS Batavia 2pm-8pm.
Scaring is Caring Podcast Festival on October 18th @ Club Ki-Yowga in East Chicago!
Annual Spook-a-thon - Twitch streams on October 24 & 25
Hospital Game Day where you can come in costume to the hospital & play games with the kids on October 26th.

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · 25d

SAVE THE DATE for Hospital Game Day at Lurie Children's Hospital this October 26th! Come have a fun & spooky day putting smiles on kids' faces! Cosplay & costumes welcome!
NOTE: Please make sure to RSVP since this is an in-hospital event!
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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jul 27

TODAY! #ExtraLife Chicago is invading Revolution Brewing Taproom! Join us today until 6pm! Can't wait to play games with you!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jul 26

TOMORROW! Join us at Revolution Brewing Taproom for our 100 Days to Game Week event! Board games, Magic The Gathering & more all to support #ExtraLife!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jul 26

As we head into our 100 Days to Game Week event on Sunday, this is a great time to remind you to signup for your #ExtraLife Chicago 2025 incentives! Link is in our bio!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jul 23

THIS SUNDAY! July 27th - Join us at Revolution Brewing Taproom on Kedzie for a day of games and more to celebrate the 100 day countdown to #ExtraLife Game Week! We'll have a board game library, mini-painting, Magic The Gathering Commander & more! Can't wait to see you there!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jul 22

LIVE NOW! Head over to our Twitch channel with your questions to get the scoop on working a convention table for #ExtraLife!

Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jul 21

Ever wondered what it takes to table at a convention? All your questions will be answered TONIGHT! Join our Twitch channel for another Twitch Table Talk with #ExtraLife Chicago!
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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jul 8

SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, July 27th from 12pm-6pm at Revolution Brewing Taproom we're hosting 100 Days to #ExtraLife Game Week! There will be trivia, board games, raffles, mini painting and more. Donations encouraged but the event is free to join.

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jun 29

Stick a fork in us cuz we're done! Another #ExtraLife Chicago Virtual Pride has ended and we couldn't be more proud of all of our streamers, mods, and viewers! Thank you! Now go to bed!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jun 28

Schedule change!! Hyzenthleia will be streaming until 6pm and datboijuiceTV will start an hour early when Hyzenthleia wraps up!
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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jun 28

HALFWAY DONE! Our #ExtraLife Chicago Virtual Pride is already halfway done! Have a favorite moment so far? www.twitch.tv/ExtraLife_Ch...

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jun 28

#ExtraLife Chicago Virtual Pride STARTS NOW! Come out and celebrate our amazing streamers as they game for Lurie Children's Hospital! www.twitch.tv/ExtraLife_Ch...

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jun 27

It's the countdown to #ExtraLife Chicago Virtual Pride! We'll be spotlighting our streamers this week! Looking forward to seeing you on the stream. Make sure to follow our Twitch channel where we'll be streaming the entire event!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jun 27

It's our final #ExtraLife Chicago Virtual Pride streamer spotlight of the week! James of Windy City Ghostbusters is coming to play! You last saw James at our Spookathon event and we're excited to welcome them back for Virtual Pride!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jun 26

The week is almost done but we're not finished introducing the #ExtraLife Chicago Virtual Pride streamers! datboijuiceTV is comin' in to join us! You might remember them from our Spookathon stream last October. Can't wait to see what they bring to Pride!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jun 25

Virtual Pride spotlights continue with PinkClementina! PinkClementina might be new to our Virtual Pride but is no stranger so streaming! A member CMSA eSports, they're ready to come in and show their #ExtraLife love!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jun 24

#ExtraLife Chicago Virtual Pride spotlights continue with, Nob1e_One! Mikayla is a Virtual Pride staple and has also joined our annual Spookathon. You won't want to miss 'em!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jun 23

Continuing our week of spotlights leading up to #ExtraLife Chicago Virtual Pride, we have JudgeJLo! No stranger to our annual Pride stream, they're back this year to kick off Virtual Pride in style!

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Extra Life Chicago @extralifechicago.bsky.social · Jun 22

THIS SATURDAY is our annual Virtual Pride so we're introducing you to our streamers this week! The festivities will start at 9:30am with our Grand Marshal, Hyzenthleia! Mel is an active member of the #ExtraLife Chicago Guild and we're so proud of this award winning event that she's championed!