8 Halloween Costumes Schools Have Banned

PLUS Chief Epperson retires and future plans, more details from fatal Rockton home explosion, paper towel vs. air dryer and Tracy Morgan's SNL return. #5Things

Rockford Police Chief Chet Epperson Confirms He's Retiring and Is leaving for federal overseer position in New Orleans. (My Stateline)

Investigators reveal harrowing details of fatal Rockton home explosion. (WREX)

8 Halloween costumes schools have banned. (Mentalfloss)

What gets your hands cleaner: A paper towel or a hand dryer? (Daily Mail)

NBC has released the promos for Tracy Morgan's return to Saturday Night Live this weekend. Demi Lovato is the musical guest.