Holidays

Taking a picture with mall Santa is a tradition we’ve all enjoyed, and that opportunity is coming back to Woodfield Mall on Thursday, November 6th.

Host Melissa Forman shares what makes the station’s annual holiday music kickoff special, including surprise guests, festive traditions, and when listeners can tune in for the first Christmas song of the season.

Relationship expert Love McPherson breaks down several ways you can skip the drama with family members during the holiday season.

November may have just started, but Chicago already has its official Christmas tree for this 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.

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.

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.

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.

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' "Bug Girl," Janelle Iaccino discusses pest hibernation and other crawling creatures you might see in your home this fall.

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.

Visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at Chicago’s 13th Floor Haunted House, showcasing its creative scares and spooky themes for Halloween.