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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to score Halloween 2025’s best food deals and freebies
Several major restaurant chains are celebrating Halloween with limited-time deals and freebies.
Photos: Giant, award-winning pumpkins transformed into Jack-o’-Lantern art
A group of giant pumpkins are on display at a popular garden after being transformed into Jack-o’-lantern art.
Chicago’s most hauntingly fascinating museum: The International Museum of Surgical Science
This spooky season, we’re stepping inside Chicago’s International Museum of Surgical Science, where medicine meets mystery in the city’s Gold Coast. The museum blends science, history, and spookiness, showcasing medical relics from the past — including an X-ray shoe size fitter, an iron lung, and other fascinating (and eerie) artifacts that reveal how far medicine has come.
For Halloween lovers, these are the best places to live
Halloween is one of the most popular times of the year for people to celebrate their love of spookiness. If you have a desire to live spooky year round, there are several places in the U.S. where you can live and do just that, according to Zillow.
What your Halloween couples costume says about your relationship
You might want to think twice about your Halloween costume this year - author and relationship expert Dr. Tara says your Halloween look could speak to the status of your relationship.
'Our little boo': Franciscan Health babies celebrate their first Halloween
Babies in the NICU at Franciscan Health Crown Point and Family Birth Center at Franciscan Health Dyer are celebrating their first Halloween with costumes and photo shoots.
Highland Park’s 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos week
Downtown Highland Park is hosting it’s 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Week, now through November 2, 2025. Diana Gran joins to run through the activities available.
Walmart unveils its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals with three shopping events
Shoppers won’t have to wait until Black Friday for deals at Walmart as the retail giant is kicking off its holiday shopping deals on Nov. 14.
Chicago named one of the best U.S. cities for Halloween celebrations
Chicago ranks among the best places in America to celebrate Halloween! See where it lands in WalletHub’s 2025 list🎃
Here’s how much a Walmart Thanksgiving meal will cost this year
Walmart is bringing back its popular Thanksgiving Meal Basket for 2025, promising families an easier and more affordable way to enjoy the holiday.
Chicago businesses partake in Trick or Treat on Southport
The Trick of Treat on Southport takes place Monday in which several businesses will be handing out candy.
CT scanners unveil creepy secrets at Chicago’s Field Museum
Chicago's Field Museum is world-famous for its massive collection of animal specimens. And with Halloween fast approaching, researchers are putting some of their creepiest critters into new machines to reveal their secrets.