Save money this Halloween with thrifted costumes
A great way to save money this spooky season is to buy your costumes second-hand. According to data from Goodwill's 2024 survey, 57% of those celebrating this year plan to use second-hand items to make DIY costumes.
A great way to save money this spooky season is to buy your costumes second-hand. According to data from Goodwill's 2024 survey, 57% of those celebrating this year plan to use second-hand items to make DIY costumes.
Haunted display in Bensenville is freaking people out -- kinda
Roseanne Tellez got a good scare on Friday!
Roseanne Tellez got a good scare on Friday!
Here are the best fall foliage getaways in Illinois
Fall is here and the colors are about to come alive!
Fall is here and the colors are about to come alive!
Here are some spooky math activities for kids
If math scares you, you've come to the right place.
If math scares you, you've come to the right place.
Spooky season for kids: Watch these 7 scary movies this week
Our film critic recommends "The Secret of NIMH," "The Boxtrolls" "The NeverEnding Story," "Muppets Haunted Mansion" and more spooky season flicks. Plus, learn where you can watch them all.
Our film critic recommends "The Secret of NIMH," "The Boxtrolls" "The NeverEnding Story," "Muppets Haunted Mansion" and more spooky season flicks. Plus, learn where you can watch them all.
Treat trends for 2024 Halloween season
Need help figuring out what to buy for trick-or-treaters this year? The National Confectioners Association said chocolate is the favorite for the 2024 season, especially if it's shaped like a pumpkin, ghost or bat.
Need help figuring out what to buy for trick-or-treaters this year? The National Confectioners Association said chocolate is the favorite for the 2024 season, especially if it's shaped like a pumpkin, ghost or bat.
Jack O Lantern World comes to life in Lake Zurich
Thousands of pumpkins are on display in the northern suburbs from now through October. Jack O Lantern World offers a light show, games, mini golf and much more.
Thousands of pumpkins are on display in the northern suburbs from now through October. Jack O Lantern World offers a light show, games, mini golf and much more.
Nightmare on Clark Street brings spooky scares to the heart of Wrigleyville
Chicago's favorite annual Halloween-themed extravaganza is back and kicking off spooky season to thrillseekers' delight.
Chicago's favorite annual Halloween-themed extravaganza is back and kicking off spooky season to thrillseekers' delight.
Treats for Troops sends excess Halloween candy to active U.S. service members
Have you had your fill of Halloween candy? Here's how you can send your sugary overload to the troops.
Have you had your fill of Halloween candy? Here's how you can send your sugary overload to the troops.
Chicago school addresses 'inappropriate and bias-based' Halloween costume incident
According to Block Club Chicago, a 7th grader wore Black-face on Tuesday.
According to Block Club Chicago, a 7th grader wore Black-face on Tuesday.
Here's what to do with your old pumpkins
Putting old pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns in the trash and hauling them off to the landfill creates more waste in the stream and adds in the extra expense of trucking.
Putting old pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns in the trash and hauling them off to the landfill creates more waste in the stream and adds in the extra expense of trucking.
Chicago police embrace Halloween spirit with spooky haunted house in Pullman
Halloween celebrations were held across the Chicagoland area Tuesday afternoon and even Chicago police got in on the fun!
Halloween celebrations were held across the Chicagoland area Tuesday afternoon and even Chicago police got in on the fun!
Kids, teachers flaunt colorful costumes at Park Ridge elementary school
It's a day of candy, costumes and lots of spooky decorations as trick-or-treaters hit the town in search of some treats this Halloween.
It's a day of candy, costumes and lots of spooky decorations as trick-or-treaters hit the town in search of some treats this Halloween.
Chicagoland Halloween turns chilly with snowfall causing traffic troubles
Halloween got a bit more scary. There were more brake lights and pileups than creepy costumes.
Halloween got a bit more scary. There were more brake lights and pileups than creepy costumes.
Chilly Halloween for trick-or-treaters
Even with winter coats, hats and gloves, you could still see plenty of colorful costumes. As always, there were lots of creative ones.
Even with winter coats, hats and gloves, you could still see plenty of colorful costumes. As always, there were lots of creative ones.
Don't trash your Halloween pumpkins! Must-know tips on eco-friendly disposal
When your Jack-o-lanterns are ready to go to the big patch in the sky, smash those pumpkins first!
When your Jack-o-lanterns are ready to go to the big patch in the sky, smash those pumpkins first!
Chicago mayor speaks out after man charged in Halloween party mass shooting
William Groves, 48, was charged with 15 counts of attempted first-degree murder.
William Groves, 48, was charged with 15 counts of attempted first-degree murder.
Don't let your pumpkins haunt landfills! Must-know tips
Pumpkins are possibly the most common symbol of Halloween. And while they're fun as d?cor, did you know they can actually be scary for the environment if they end up in landfills?
Pumpkins are possibly the most common symbol of Halloween. And while they're fun as d?cor, did you know they can actually be scary for the environment if they end up in landfills?
Chicago police embrace Halloween spirit with spooky haunted house
Halloween celebrations were held across the Chicagoland area Tuesday afternoon and even Chicago police got in on the fun.
Halloween celebrations were held across the Chicagoland area Tuesday afternoon and even Chicago police got in on the fun.
Spooktacular Halloween celebrations unfold across Chicago area
Trick-or-treaters of all ages were in for a frightfully fun time this Halloween.
Trick-or-treaters of all ages were in for a frightfully fun time this Halloween.