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.
Chicago begins accepting nominations for city's Christmas tree
It's almost the most wonderful time of the year again!
It's almost the most wonderful time of the year again!
Pumpkin Pete brings family-inspired 'Jack O'Lantern World' to life at Paulus Park
Paulus Park in Lake Zurich has been transformed into "Jack O'Lantern World" just in time for Halloween, featuring a stunning display of intricately carved pumpkins and massive gourds.
Paulus Park in Lake Zurich has been transformed into "Jack O'Lantern World" just in time for Halloween, featuring a stunning display of intricately carved pumpkins and massive gourds.
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.
Christkindlmarket 2024: Souvenir collection includes boot-shaped and nutcracker mugs
The Christkindlmarket Team unveiled its 2024 souvenir collection this week.
The Christkindlmarket Team unveiled its 2024 souvenir collection this week.
UPS hiring 125K seasonal workers: Here's who else is hiring for the holidays
Seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year than in 2023. Here's a look at who's hiring for the holidays.
Seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year than in 2023. Here's a look at who's hiring for the holidays.
Spirit Halloween suffers backlash for selling ‘bullet belt’ costume accessory
'It was not our intention for this product or its placement in the store to be viewed in any way other than a punk rock accessory,' the company told WAVY.
'It was not our intention for this product or its placement in the store to be viewed in any way other than a punk rock accessory,' the company told WAVY.
Halloween 2024's most popular costumes predicted by NRF
A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?
A retail survey shows which Halloween costumes will be flying off the shelves this year for kids and adults. Do you know your costume yet?
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.
Chicago fall fun guide: Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and Halloween thrills
From pumpkin patches to Halloween frights, there's something for everyone to enjoy this autumn across the Chicago area.
From pumpkin patches to Halloween frights, there's something for everyone to enjoy this autumn across the Chicago area.
Time to plan for holiday travels
It's never too early to start thinking about your holiday travel plans. The sooner you nail down your dates the more money you can save.
It's never too early to start thinking about your holiday travel plans. The sooner you nail down your dates the more money you can save.
Mexican Independence Day in Chicago: Police presence stepped up amid celebrations
Prepare for possible traffic gridlock this weekend as Chicago celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
Prepare for possible traffic gridlock this weekend as Chicago celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
Chicago braces for celebratory chaos this weekend as Mexican Independence Day festivities begin
Chicago is home to one of the largest Mexican American communities in the nation, and this weekend, Mexican pride will be on full display in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
Chicago is home to one of the largest Mexican American communities in the nation, and this weekend, Mexican pride will be on full display in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
Chicago's iconic Marshall Field's window figures auctioned at Potter & Potter
Chicago’s childhood memories went up for auction Thursday at Potter & Potter Auctions on the Northwest Side.
Chicago’s childhood memories went up for auction Thursday at Potter & Potter Auctions on the Northwest Side.
When Is the best time to book flights for the holidays?
Google has released insights on the best times to book airline tickets based on four years of Google Flights data.
Google has released insights on the best times to book airline tickets based on four years of Google Flights data.
Congressman pushes to make 9/11 a federal holiday
A New York congressman has been pushing to make 9/11 a national holiday. The proposal would also make it mandatory for the terror attack to be taught in history lessons across the country.
A New York congressman has been pushing to make 9/11 a national holiday. The proposal would also make it mandatory for the terror attack to be taught in history lessons across the country.
Labor Day traffic woes: Travelers face increased congestion on expressways
Labor Day Weekend is one of the last chances for a summer trip and travel is up nine percent compared to last holiday.
Labor Day Weekend is one of the last chances for a summer trip and travel is up nine percent compared to last holiday.
Packed expressways as Chicagoans travel home on Labor Day
The expressways were busy Monday as residents made their way home from surrounding states.
The expressways were busy Monday as residents made their way home from surrounding states.
WOOGMS: A 60-year Labor Day tradition that marches on in Lake View
You can’t have Labor Day without a parade.
You can’t have Labor Day without a parade.
Labor Day travel: Chicago drivers face traffic and rain as holiday getaways begin
With Labor Day weekend being a popular time for road trips, the open road was calling Friday as drivers packed up their trailers and mobile homes, taking the highway out of Chicago.
With Labor Day weekend being a popular time for road trips, the open road was calling Friday as drivers packed up their trailers and mobile homes, taking the highway out of Chicago.