Columbus Day to take on different look amid controversy, COVID-19
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treating during the pandemic
Hansa Bhargava, senior medical director at WebMD, dishes out practical safety tips for trick-or-treating this Halloween.
Hansa Bhargava, senior medical director at WebMD, dishes out practical safety tips for trick-or-treating this Halloween.
Lowe’s to offer free curbside trick-or-treating for Halloween
The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.
The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.
Macy's fights to keep holiday traditions alive during pandemic
Macy's spokeswoman Andrea Schwartz talks about what they're doing to keep the holidays special this year.
Macy's spokeswoman Andrea Schwartz talks about what they're doing to keep the holidays special this year.
Airbnb to prohibit some rentals over Halloween weekend to halt parties
Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses.
Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses.
Christkindlmarket goes virtual this year due to COVID-19 pandemic
You’ll have to make your own gluhwein at home this year as the yearly Christkindlmarket is going virtual this year due to COVID-19.
You’ll have to make your own gluhwein at home this year as the yearly Christkindlmarket is going virtual this year due to COVID-19.
Chicago OKs trick-or-treating on Halloween with coronavirus precautions
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the city’s top health official, Dr. Allison Arwady, dressed as the “Rona Destroyers” equipped with gloves, cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer for the announcement of the city’s Halloween rules.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the city’s top health official, Dr. Allison Arwady, dressed as the “Rona Destroyers” equipped with gloves, cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer for the announcement of the city’s Halloween rules.
Harvest Moon to open October, Hunter's Blue Moon to close it on Halloween
Typically, there are only 12 full moons in a given year, but 2020 will have 13 with two in the month of October.
Typically, there are only 12 full moons in a given year, but 2020 will have 13 with two in the month of October.
Christkindlmarkets in Milwaukee, Chicago canceled for 2020
The in-person Christkindlmarkets in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Wrigleyville have been canceled for 2020, officials announced on Thursday, Oct. 1.
The in-person Christkindlmarkets in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Wrigleyville have been canceled for 2020, officials announced on Thursday, Oct. 1.
Halloween safety amid the pandemic
October is the month we head into the family gatherings and holiday season starting with Halloween. But in a Covid-19 world, what is considered safe when it comes to gatherings? Dr. Shikha Jain with UIC answers some questions.
October is the month we head into the family gatherings and holiday season starting with Halloween. But in a Covid-19 world, what is considered safe when it comes to gatherings? Dr. Shikha Jain with UIC answers some questions.
Illinois health officials release trick-or-treating guidelines
Illinois health officials on Wednesday released safety guidelines for trick-or-treating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday released safety guidelines for trick-or-treating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Hocus Pocus'-themed wines arriving in time for Halloween
"Hocus Pocus"-themed wine will come in two varieties — a rosé and a white wine.
"Hocus Pocus"-themed wine will come in two varieties — a rosé and a white wine.
Complications arise this fall as nation grapples with COVID-19
Web MD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks about a range of risk factors this fall that could increase our exposure to the novel coronavirus.
Web MD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte talks about a range of risk factors this fall that could increase our exposure to the novel coronavirus.
Home Depot selling giant Halloween skeleton: 'I love him'
Home Depot is selling the massive decoration for a few hundred bucks, touting the holiday must-have as a “spine-tingling centerpiece” with “creepy” animated LCD eyes that appear to move and blink.
Home Depot is selling the massive decoration for a few hundred bucks, touting the holiday must-have as a “spine-tingling centerpiece” with “creepy” animated LCD eyes that appear to move and blink.
Hallmark Channel releases 2020 holiday movie lineup
Despite Halloween being just around the corner, the Hallmark Channel has decided to release their holiday movie lineup, and the first movie premieres in October.
Despite Halloween being just around the corner, the Hallmark Channel has decided to release their holiday movie lineup, and the first movie premieres in October.
CDC's Thanksgiving guidelines say gatherings should be small, parades considered high-risk
The CDC has released guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and says gatherings should remain small and among members of your household.
The CDC has released guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and says gatherings should remain small and among members of your household.
One person shot as fights break out among crowd of 1,000 at haunted house
SCARY EVENING: Fights broke out among the huge crowds at a haunted house in North Carolina Saturday night. One person was shot, three guns were seized and five teenagers were arrested.
SCARY EVENING: Fights broke out among the huge crowds at a haunted house in North Carolina Saturday night. One person was shot, three guns were seized and five teenagers were arrested.
Boredom prompts half of Americans to start holiday shopping early, study claims
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.
City denies permit for TBOX pub crawl
The city has reportedly denied the popular "Twelve Bars of Christmas" pub crawl a permit this year.
The city has reportedly denied the popular "Twelve Bars of Christmas" pub crawl a permit this year.
CDC Halloween guidelines names trick-or-treating among 'high-risk' activities
The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.
The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.