Halloween

Illinois parents, the candy cleanup might cost you a major workout...even if you steal just a few fun size treats.

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its annual lists of the most popular Halloween costumes this year, covering children, adults, and pets.

A police department told parents to check their kids' candy haul carefully. The branding on a lot of weed candy looks pretty similar to the kid-friendly kind.

Halloween lands on a Friday this year — which sounds like extra fun, but in some Illinois towns that means stricter rules: curfews, age limits, and even fines for trick-or-treaters. Know your local ordinances before heading out.

This Halloween season, the Land of Lincoln takes center stage for spookiness. You might be surprised by what lurks in the shadows!

USA Today ranks Chicago’s Gangsters and Ghosts Tour among America’s best. This haunted Illinois experience blends history, ghosts, and gangster lore into one eerie adventure.

As the sun sets, Sinnissippi Park transforms into a whimsical wonderland, ready to greet families eager for a night of spooktacular sights.

A Chicago suburb house is getting the attention this October.

I don't know when or how it started, but somehow Rockford (and pretty much everyone in the Stateline) decided we're celebrating Halloween the weekend before the actual holiday.

Halloween falls on a Friday night this year in the Rockford area—no early bedtimes! Here’s the full list of trick-or-treat times for towns and villages on Oct. 31 so your family can plan the sweetest night ever.