Family Fun Guide To Halloween Events
What kid doesn't love Halloween? In Chicago, Halloween is not one day, but more like a whole month. There is no shortage of events and activities to do with your family...
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What kid doesn't love Halloween? In Chicago, Halloween is not one day, but more like a whole month. There is no shortage of events and activities to do with your family...
CBS 2's Walter Jacobson explains why he's not a big fan of Oct. 31 and the practice of handing out candy to trick-or-treaters.
Scrambling to find a last-minute costume for that Halloween party? Here are a few costumes that you probably can put together from stuff you already have.
If you want to know what's hot this Halloween, just look at the most prominent world headlines over the past several months.
Kids and adults alike get into the Halloween spirit. But what about pets? Here are some costume ideas for animals.
Stumped on what to be for Halloween this year? Look no further than some of the interesting film and TV characters of 2011. Here are a few costume ideas inspired by your favorite stars.
Chicago ranks high in a lot of things, but is it one of the best cities to trick-or-treat in? Thankfully, someone found this answer.
Halloween with preschoolers and toddlers requires more than just planning cute costumes and cute picture opportunities beyond posing next to the bare Chicago trees. Here's a guide to celebrating Halloween with the super-cute littlest monsters in your life:
Halloween just isn't the same without grinning pumpkins to greet trick or treaters. Check out these designs for some carving ideas.
Whether you call them caramel apples or taffy apples, they are the essence of fall. Read on to find out where you can spoil yourself with this autumn treat.
Let's face it. Halloween is all about the sweets! Here are some tips on keeping the candy mayhem to a minimum and a few recipes for spooky lookin' treats.
Consumers are expected to spend $2.5 billion on Halloween costumes this year. If you're looking to keep some of that money in your pocket, there's a way to get this year's costume for free.
Whether you're in the mood for taking horse-drawn hayride, running through a twisty-turny corn maze, or maybe just holding some baby chicks, you're sure to find a pumpkin patch that is the perfect match for you and your family.
Chicago is rich in history and paranormal tales. Check out these 5 haunted spots this Halloween!
Pumpkin Fest is the place to harvest your family memories. With 40 acres of affordable family fun, you'll find a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrack rides, petting zoo, county store and more.
A Halloween trick went terribly wrong when a woman allegedly injured a boy with electric hedge clippers while attempting to frighten children at party she was hosting for her daughter at her Arlington Heights home.
At least five people were killed, and at least 21 more were wounded, in shootings over the weekend in every region of the city.
Families trick-or-treating in the Uptown neighborhood were sent scurrying for cover, and children were left crying and frightened, after three teenagers were shot critically wounded on the street before sundown Sunday.
Visitors to the South Side's Hyde Park neighborhood this weekend will find quite the assortment of Halloween thrills – whether innocent family fun or chilling real-life sites.
Get tips on how not to get stuck with a scary purchase.
In his latest "Perspective," Walter Jacobson says it's time to call off Halloween.
Parents have a variety of products to choose that can make Halloween -- or any night -- safer for their kids.
Lukas Reichel and Patrick Maroon scored for the Blackhawks, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
Larry Foster, of Lisle, is accused of entering the victim's home and sexually assaulting them on March 16.
The ages of the victims range from 28 to 35, according to Chicago police.
The incident happened just before 6 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Western Avenue.
Four people who were inside the store were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Parking garage managers said the number of parkers is down since the pandemic, as more people work remotely, leaving them struggling to make a profit.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The reopened Pilsen facility is one of three that Mayor Brandon Johnson promised would reopen by the end of the year.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
Robin McElroy said she loves everything about her Morgan Park home—except for the panic-inducing surprises she has been getting in the mail about her supposedly unpaid taxes.
Scammers often get financial information and personal details, or lure in veterans with videos that claim they can win lots of money,
It's the season of giving, but if you're not careful with finances, you could be getting a hefty bill at the end of the holiday season.
Little Penelope Lo Destro's parents were about to start their family when there was a terrible diagnosis.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Owner Ricky Burns made a big dream come true in the tiny space on Western Avenue in West Ridge.
Those in the industry who spoke to CBS News Chicago said their margins are already so slim that an increased liquor tax could drive business owners to close their doors.
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation is working to create everlasting change—and has a vision specifically for the commercial corridor at 115th and Halsted streets.
Wonder Group, a New York-based food ordering company that touts "fast fine" dining, is set to be Grubhub's new owner.
Foxtrot will be pouring free drip coffee between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Fulton Market location to celebrate the reopening.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
The British pop star is bringing her Brat 2025 arena tour to the Allstate Arena on April 28 at 7 p.m
Ravyn Lenae, a rising R&B star from the South Side of Chicago, is among the artists announced Wednesday for the popular California desert music festival.
Speaking to American Theatre in 2018, Vire said he arrived in Chicago as a "lapsed actor," and fell into theatre criticism "through the back door."
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The driver hit and killed a 54-year-old woman who was crossing the street near 67th and Western and didn't stop, police said.
After he left court, McGregor announced on X that he plans to appeal the verdict and what he called a "modest award."
It comes as Lebanese officials say at least 11 people were killed and 63 were hurt after a different Israeli strike in central Beirut overnight.
Several roads were closed in downtown Las Vegas as smoke and fire billowed and firefighters hosed down the flames. Fire officials said it found several vehicles on fire in the rail car Friday afternoon.
Australian police arrested three climate change activists Saturday. They said the protesters tried to disrupt ships at the country's largest coal port.
Chicago police said the vendor, a 35-year-old man, was approached by a 30-year-old man, and then a brief struggle ensued.
The 53-foot Colorado blue spruce donated by the Holden-Shaddick family in Logan Square is wrapped with thousands of lights.
Lukas Reichel and Patrick Maroon scored for the Blackhawks, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
Larry Foster, of Lisle, is accused of entering the victim's home and sexually assaulting them on March 16.
The ages of the victims range from 28 to 35, according to Chicago police.
The 29-person team will advise the prosecutor's office on everything from handling gun violence cases to wrongful convictions to public corruption.
Cook Cook State's Attorney Kim Foxx sat down with CBS News Chicago to reflect on her legacy after eight years in office.
A judge released Constantin Beldie on electronic monitoring in October, after he allegedly beat and tried to kidnap his estranged wife. He's now accused of killing her weeks later.
So far, despite several requests, the woman has not been able to get a hold of her medical records to send to her new doctors.
The police department has spent $22.6 million in overtime this year for officers working special events — only about $2 million of which has been reimbursed to the city.
Lukas Reichel and Patrick Maroon scored for the Blackhawks, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
Zach LaVine scored 26 points, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White each had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 136-122 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
Craig Smith and Nick Foligno also scored as the 'Hawks stopped a three-game slide.
The Bears' defense hopes to make life miserable for Minnesota QB Sam Darnold this coming Sunday.
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.
K9 officer Riggs served 8 years on the force. He was 10 years old.
One man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment, police said.
The woman was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn in critical condition.
Don Archer helped police catch the thief in less than 24 hours.
