7 Topical Halloween Costume Ideas For 2015
Plan your 2015 Halloween costume with some inspiration from the biggest celebrities and movies of the year.
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Plan your 2015 Halloween costume with some inspiration from the biggest celebrities and movies of the year.
If you're hoping to hand out something other than sugar to the kids on Halloween this year, you'll want to make sure you do it right. Here are five fun things to offer this year that will keep the kids happy.
The cool weather in the past week has some people thinking about fall -- and Halloween costumes.
Hoping to turn Halloween into Chicago's next big thing, Michigan Avenue businesses and city officials have announced a first of its kind festival and nighttime parade this October.
A local dentist is trying to save children's teeth, and provide some treats to members of the U.S. military for the fifth year in a row.
Last night, trick-or-treaters really earned their candy, considering the miserable weather. So, you might find it surprising that a lot of kids were giving their candy away today, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
They say Halloween night is a dangerous night to be a pedestrian and the experience of a North Shore family illustrates why, reports WBBM's Mike Krauser.
The first – and perhaps worst – trick for Chicagoans this Halloween just might be the wicked weather.
Police in southwest suburban Channahon were trying to figure out how a real headstone ended up in a Halloween display.
It might be better to skip trick-or-treating this year because the scariest part of Halloween could be the weather, with Friday expected to be extremely cold and windy, with a chance of rain or even — snow.
There are only a couple of nights left to catch this year's spooktacular offering by an Orland Park couple that's made a big deal out of Halloween for more than a dozen years.
Chilly conditions continue in the Chicago area, although there will be dry conditions throughout the day.
Kane County Undersheriff Pat Gengler said it's prudent to know whose door your kids are knocking on, and make sure they're accompanied by an adult. He expects a busy Halloween this Friday.
Whether families are looking for trick-or-treating hours in their neighborhood or looking to take a road trip to a nearby town, there are plenty of options for Halloween.
Check out the Priceless Things To Do this week in Chicago, week of October 27th- November 2nd.
Bring the family and your pooch out to Wicker Park for a little Halloween fun. Boo-Palooza, on October 25th, will transform Wicker Park Garden on Damen Avenue in to a Halloween Festival ground.
Ethan Reid, author of "The Undying," from Simon & Schuster shares his list of the creepiest vacation spots around the world for Halloween.
What do you get when you cross the TV show "Breaking Bad" with current events? The answer is: one of this year's most popular - and perhaps most tasteless - Halloween costumes.
Keep your kids safe this Halloween night by going over some trick-or-treating safety tips with them.
Looking for something spooky this Halloween? Check out the five creepiest historical sites in the midwest.
Need some inspiration for this season's Halloween costume? Check out these trendy Halloween costumes inspired by pop culture.
Get creative in the kitchen this Halloween. These fun recipes are sure to be a hit at your next Halloween party or other spooky event.
Don't leave the kids out of all your Halloween fun. Here are five fun Halloween flicks that the whole family can enjoy together.
Let your kids plot world domination this Halloween with these classic villain costumes.
Use everyday materials to design your own Halloween masks in just a few hours.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
It's the 15th annual International Jazz Day on Thursday, and this year, Chicago is the global host.
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for a Humane Economy reached a deal to buy 1,500 beagles from Ridglan Farms, the site of recent protests and police response.
As many as 150,000 Illinois SNAP participants will lose their benefits on Friday due to new, stricter eligibility rules in the Trump Administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
The House on Thursday unanimously approved a Senate-passed bill to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, sending it to the president's desk.
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
Illinois lawmakers are not planning to pursue a constitutional amendment on redistricting after a key U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday.
Spirit Airlines only has enough available cash to continue operations for a matter of days, not weeks, and talks for a government-backed rescue of the no-frills carrier have stalled, sources say.
Illinois Democrats resoundingly decried the Supreme Court's decision Wednesday that significantly weakens the Voting Rights Act.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
A passenger on an American Airlines flight from New York to Chicago has been charged with making a false bomb threat that forced an emergency landing at Detroit Metro Airport last month, according to a federal criminal complaint.
Skyrocketing property taxes continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many residents saw their tax bills increase by 100% or more.
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias this weekend issued a warning about a surge in text messages that falsely claim to come from his office or the DMV within it.
The second-largest physicians' group in the U.S. has issued a surprising switch in breast cancer screening recommendations.
A new $48 million wellness center opened Thursday in the West Garfield Park neighborhood. The goal is to improve the health and quality of life for people on the West Side of Chicago.
La Rabida Children's Hospital went all out for Earth Day on Wednesday, with volunteer cleanup efforts by staffers and activities for patients and families.
It has been several weeks since West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, abruptly shut down — and then on Wednesday, it just as swiftly partially reopened, with some services available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 80% of deaths related to pregnancy are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
The only remaining location of Pal Joey's pizzeria in Batavia, Illinois, will soon be going out of business, its owner announced this week.
Investment research firm Morningstar could move into the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago once Google is done renovating the former Illinois state government building.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
International airline Air France-KLM said the cost of jet fuel for their planes has jumped to $2.4 billion because of the ongoing U.S. war with Iran.
The U.S. Attorney for Northern Indiana announced charges in and shared details about "Operation Porterhouse Parlay," a joint investigation executed by the FBI and other federal agencies into an alleged illegal gambling operation run out of Northwest Indiana restaurants.
Border Tails Rescue in Northbrook is looking for a home for Mocha. Learn more here.
Chilly but clear Thursday with highs in the mid-50s. Patchy frost possible overnight with scattered showers evening into night.
The Illinois commission investigating "Operation Midway Blitz" released its final report meant to hold federal agents accountable for their actions.
Prosecutors said 22 people were arrested in Northwest Indiana FBI raids for "Operation Porterhouse Parlay" targeting an illegal gambling ring.
As many as 150,000 Illinois SNAP participants will lose their benefits on Friday due to new, stricter eligibility rules in the Trump Administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
The minor league baseball season is starting and the Joliet Slammers are kicking theirs off with the Big House Ballgame in the Old Joliet Prison Yard.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
The Illinois Accountability Commission issued recommendations following an investigation into and hearings on the Operation Midway Blitz immigration crackdown in Chicago.
A top administrator in the Libertyville school district has been placed on leave after a fiery school board meeting focused on how the district handled allegations of grooming leveled against a former teacher.
Potholes along one stretch of road in Chicago's Pullman neighborhood are so bad, people say they damage their cars just getting to work.
There are so many issues with the DNA evidence in the case that Payne's conviction has been overturned, and a retrial has been ordered.
A mother in southwest suburban Morris, Illinois, is fighting for stiffer penalties for adults charged with grooming children. Some local lawmakers agree, saying Illinois' current law is too weak and puts kids in danger.
Almost 24 hours after a derailment made a mess of the Red, Purple, and Yellow lines in Chicago, the CTA continued to investigate the cause of the incident, and experts were raising concerns about what they called a troubling pattern.
The Cubs have won 12 of their last 15 games.
Reese is all smiles as she returns to Chicago to face her former team, the Sky, in preseason action on Wednesday night.
Rookie Sam Antonnaci hit a tying triple with two outs in the ninth inning and Colson Montgomery had a winning single in the 10th, lifting the Chicago White Sox over Los Angeles 3-2 for a three-game sweep that extended the Angels' losing streak to six.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night to stop their three-game slide.
Colson Montgomery homered in the second off Angels starter José Soriano (5-1), ending his shutout streak at 25 2/3 innings.
A woman has been charged with shooting a 15-year-old boy outside an indoor track facility near Gately Park in Chicago in 2024, after getting into a fight with another woman during a back-to-school event in the Pullman neighborhood.
Sexual abuse charges were filed this week against a Park City, Illinois, police officer.
Attorneys for the man convicted of the murders of two girls in Delphi, Indiana, have filed a new brief with the Indiana Court of Appeals to overturn his case.
Attorneys for a woman convicted of killing her 69-year-old landlord in Chicago's Arcadia Terrace community have filed an appeal.
Police in Cicero, Illinois, were investigating after burglars targeted gaming machines at a slots and video poker business early Wednesday.
