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.
The Festival of Lights attracts about 50,000 vehicles every year.
The Wirths got married in 201, so it will be the first time they celebrate Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah on the same day as a family.
Three southbound were shut down just before 6 p.m.
They partnered through the organization Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly to spread joy this holiday.
The Waukesha Police Department said around 6:41 p.m., a tow truck operator was loading a disabled vehicle on the eastbound shoulder of I-94 east of Sawyer Road when they were hit by a blue minivan that left the scene.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
Martinez's lawyer says he is asking a judge to guarantee that no one can stand in the way of Martinez doing his job while he is still in office.
The report came out Monday morning, just hours after a last-ditch effort by Gaetz to keep it under wraps.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
The smiles were undeniable as hundreds spent Christmas night waiting in long lines. Their vehicles were equipped with snacks as they prepared to be dazzled at the annual event.
Cloudy with areas of drizzle and fog for Thursday morning, then a chance of light rain for Thursday afternoon with highs in the mid-40s.
Chuck Collins writes about sustainability and aviation at a progressive think tank. He wrote a paper called Greenwashing the Skies. That’s the practice of misleading the public about how green a product really is.
Back on Christmas Day in 2003, we sent reporter and anchor Jon Duncanson out to find a story, and we're still getting a kick out of it 21 years later.
Before boarding his own flight at O'Hare, DePaul University transportation professor Joe Schwieterman said the chaos of holiday travel could have been a factor.
A body was found in the wheel well of United Airlines Flight 202, which left Chicago for Hawaii on Dec. 24, the airline said.
Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.
The Festival of Lights attracts about 50,000 vehicles every year.
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez accused school board members of "hijacking" negotiations and trying to intimidate his team.
The Wirths got married in 201, so it will be the first time they celebrate Christmas and the first night of Hanukkah on the same day as a family.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
The Ramblers (9-4) were led by Miles Rubin, who posted 16 points and three blocks.
Jason Dickinson scored for the 'Hawks with 33 seconds left, but the Blackhawks were unable to come up with the tying goal.
Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls.
Jalen Quinn led the way for the Ramblers (9-3) with 17 points and two steals.
George Dimopoulos, who played quarterback in high school, also converted the two-point conversion when he passed it to quarterback Josh Holst for his second completion of the season.
Jason Samhan claims the same pair is stealing from several other homes in Oak Lawn.
The medics were not armed, and they did not know if the robber had a gun. Nevertheless, they managed to flip the script with their bare hands.
Shots were fired from inside a Nissan Altima.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
