Macy’s on State Street honors Marshall Field’s legacy with renamed Walnut Room, themed holiday displays
Macy's on State Street is paying homage to its historic legacy by renaming the Walnut Room and decorating the Great Tree and windows after Marshall Field's.
Macy's on State Street is paying homage to its historic legacy by renaming the Walnut Room and decorating the Great Tree and windows after Marshall Field's.
Heidi Klum transforms into mythological Medusa for Halloween with hand-painted bodysuit
Have you seen Heidi Klum's Halloween costume yet? Her jaw-dropping 2025 costume at her annual New York City bash — transforming into the ultimate mythological monster, Medusa.
Have you seen Heidi Klum's Halloween costume yet? Her jaw-dropping 2025 costume at her annual New York City bash — transforming into the ultimate mythological monster, Medusa.
One of America’s scariest haunted houses is back in Schiller Park
It’s one of the scariest Halloween attractions in the country. The 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park is back for its 11th year.
It’s one of the scariest Halloween attractions in the country. The 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park is back for its 11th year.
One of America’s scariest haunted houses is back in Schiller Park
It’s one of the scariest Halloween attractions in the country. The 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park is back for its 11th year.
It’s one of the scariest Halloween attractions in the country. The 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park is back for its 11th year.
Cook County warns residents of rabid bats this Halloween
This Halloween, Cook County is warning residents of rabid bats. The county's Dept. of Animal and Rabies Control put out an interactive map showing where rabid bats have been found.
This Halloween, Cook County is warning residents of rabid bats. The county's Dept. of Animal and Rabies Control put out an interactive map showing where rabid bats have been found.
Chicago bar Red Lion Pub comes with haunted history | ChicagoNOW
Red Lion Pub in Lincoln Park is considered to be on of Chicago's most haunted bars. The pub, which opened in 1984 was built on grounds that were once a cemetery for cholera victims.
Red Lion Pub in Lincoln Park is considered to be on of Chicago's most haunted bars. The pub, which opened in 1984 was built on grounds that were once a cemetery for cholera victims.
Why we love being scared — the psychology of monsters and horror | ChicagoNOW
Professor Stephen Asma, PhD of Columbia College Chicago joins us to explore the lore and psychology behind our obsession with monsters — and why humans love to be scared. An expert on the history and philosophy of monsters and horror, Asma has authored several acclaimed books, including On Monsters: An Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears and The Evolution of Imagination. He’s also the creator of the YouTube series “Professor Asma’s Guide to Unusual Knowledge” and previously co-hosted the podcast “Chinwag” with actor Paul Giamatti.
Professor Stephen Asma, PhD of Columbia College Chicago joins us to explore the lore and psychology behind our obsession with monsters — and why humans love to be scared. An expert on the history and philosophy of monsters and horror, Asma has authored several acclaimed books, including On Monsters: An Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears and The Evolution of Imagination. He’s also the creator of the YouTube series “Professor Asma’s Guide to Unusual Knowledge” and previously co-hosted the podcast “Chinwag” with actor Paul Giamatti.
PAWS Chicago shares Halloween pet safety tips & adorable adoptions | ChicagoNOW
ChicagoNOW teams up with PAWS Chicago to talk Halloween pet safety — from keeping furry friends calm during trick-or-treating to avoiding candy hazards and costume mishaps. Plus, meet sisters Abigail and Adeline, two playful pups looking for their forever homes and stealing hearts in their Halloween outfits!
ChicagoNOW teams up with PAWS Chicago to talk Halloween pet safety — from keeping furry friends calm during trick-or-treating to avoiding candy hazards and costume mishaps. Plus, meet sisters Abigail and Adeline, two playful pups looking for their forever homes and stealing hearts in their Halloween outfits!
Rose Pest Solutions showcases crawling creatures in honor of Halloween | ChicagoNOW
Rose Pest Solutions' "Bug Girl," Janelle Iaccino discusses pest hibernation and other crawling creatures you might see in your home this fall.
Rose Pest Solutions' "Bug Girl," Janelle Iaccino discusses pest hibernation and other crawling creatures you might see in your home this fall.
Halloween Buzz: Swedish Candy Craze, Pet Monkey Chaos & Trending Costumes Take Over | ChicagoNOW
ChicagoNOW dives into all things Halloween — from the viral Swedish candy obsession and a monkey on the loose at Spirit Halloween to the hottest costume of the year: K-Pop Demon Hunters. Tia Ewing and Gabby Premus also swap last-minute costume ideas (including Shrek, Fiona, and Boo Boos!) and tries to survive some creepy, crawly surprises in the studio.
ChicagoNOW dives into all things Halloween — from the viral Swedish candy obsession and a monkey on the loose at Spirit Halloween to the hottest costume of the year: K-Pop Demon Hunters. Tia Ewing and Gabby Premus also swap last-minute costume ideas (including Shrek, Fiona, and Boo Boos!) and tries to survive some creepy, crawly surprises in the studio.
Get your spook on at the 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park,
Visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at Chicago’s 13th Floor Haunted House, showcasing its creative scares and spooky themes for Halloween.
Visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at Chicago’s 13th Floor Haunted House, showcasing its creative scares and spooky themes for Halloween.
Chicago weather: Halloween forecast for trick-or-treating
Chicago will have a cool, mostly dry Halloween before rain moves in over the weekend.
Chicago will have a cool, mostly dry Halloween before rain moves in over the weekend.
Noem denies request to pause immigration operations for Halloween
Governor Pritzker is asking the Trump Administration to pause federal immigration operations in Chicago this weekend. He wants to make sure kids can enjoy Halloween without worry.
Governor Pritzker is asking the Trump Administration to pause federal immigration operations in Chicago this weekend. He wants to make sure kids can enjoy Halloween without worry.
Christkindlmarket, holiday fun return to Wrigleyville this year
Christkindlmarket will return to Wrigleyville this year as part of Winterland at Gallagher Way, opening next month.
Christkindlmarket will return to Wrigleyville this year as part of Winterland at Gallagher Way, opening next month.
NICU babies celebrate first Halloween in crochet costumes at Rush Medical Center
Several babies in the NICU at Rush Copely Medical Center in Aurora are celebrating their first Halloween with crochet costumes.
Several babies in the NICU at Rush Copely Medical Center in Aurora are celebrating their first Halloween with crochet costumes.
'Shameful': Noem responds to Pritzker's request to pause immigration enforcement for Halloween
Department of Homeland Security Krisi Noem responded Thursday to Gov. JB Pritzker's ask that her agency pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago over the Halloween weekend.
Department of Homeland Security Krisi Noem responded Thursday to Gov. JB Pritzker's ask that her agency pause immigration enforcement operations in Chicago over the Halloween weekend.
10 great scary movies to stream for free, thanks to Terror on Tubi
Stream horror movies like "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," "Jennifer's Body" and more for free this Halloween.
Stream horror movies like "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre," "Jennifer's Body" and more for free this Halloween.
Three Illinois cemeteries rank among nation's scariest, survey finds
A new survey by Choice Mutual lists Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Bachelor’s Grove in Midlothian and Springdale Cemetery in Peoria as the top three most frightening graveyards in Illinois.
A new survey by Choice Mutual lists Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago, Bachelor’s Grove in Midlothian and Springdale Cemetery in Peoria as the top three most frightening graveyards in Illinois.
Candy recall ahead of Halloween for allergen risk
A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.
A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.
How to keep your pets safe this Halloween
Emily Winson DVM from West Loop Veterinary Care breaks down what you need to know to keep your pets safe this Halloween.
Emily Winson DVM from West Loop Veterinary Care breaks down what you need to know to keep your pets safe this Halloween.