'Arts In The Dark' Parade In The Loop Celebrates Local Artists
Get into the Halloween spirit with the "Arts in the Dark" parade in The Loop this Saturday.
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Get into the Halloween spirit with the "Arts in the Dark" parade in The Loop this Saturday.
"Our main goal is to primarily make sure that things don't get out of control."
Nearly 1,000 pumpkins will be on display at Navy Pier during the month of October as part of the new "Pier Pumpkin Lights" program.
Not only is it Friday the 13th, but there's a full moon out today, so the question is, are you ready to get your scare on?
A Plainfield man is facing murder charges for a terrifying stabbing at a group home for the developmentally disabled.
Around 9:30 p.m., more than 100 young people walked down at least three blocks in Hyde Park, yelling as they smashed windshields, broke mirrors, lit off fireworks and jumped on cars.
Large groups of teenagers and young adults created chaos in Hyde Park on Halloween, vandalizing dozens of cars, harassing people attending a holiday street festival, and robbing University of Chicago students.
Research published by Canadian researchers found that there's a 43 percent higher risk of pedestrian deaths on Halloween night than on other nights near that date.
Some of the animals got "enrichment items they normally do not receive on a regular basis."
From belugas whales, to tarantulas and falcons, Chicago's Shedd Aquarium is getting in the holiday spirit. This year, the exhibits feature holiday-themed toys and treats.
Trick-or-treaters have nothing to fear from the weather this Halloween.
Before the kids go out trick or treating tonight, officials recommend that parents check the Illinois Sex Offender Registry, which is available online.
Several parents in the Rogers Park neighborhood are on edge this Halloween, knowing their children will be trick-or-treating while a killer is still on the loose.
Almost a month has passed since the murders of two men in separate shootings, and still no one is in police custody.
There's plenty to do when it comes to upcoming seasonal and holiday activities in Chicago. Read on for a rundown of what to do this weekend for Halloween.
The purple Frappucino is available at participating stores for a limited time while supplies last, according to a press release sent out by Starbucks on Thursday.
For 20 years, the Chicago realtor has been creating Halloween lawn displays that feature full-size politicians and celebrities. He says this year's lineup could be the most frightening.
Chicago's Multicultural Halloween Fashion Show is taking place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Hyatt Hotel in Hyde Park.
Chicago holds its Arts in the Dark Halloween parade Saturday at 6 p.m.
"Illinois has three cities in our top 10. In fact, the whole Midwest around Illinois is pretty good when it comes to trick-or-treating."
A photo on Facebook of a mannequin in Lansing hanging from a tree, with its arms and legs bound, has gone viral.
Skye Perk is charged with bank robbery by intimidation for the hold-up of the Fifth Third Bank branch at 15330 Harlem Avenue in Orland Park.
Some neighbors of the Humboldt Park neighborhood felt bad that kids were afraid to trick or treat, so they started to make plans. CBS 2's Sandra Torres reports.
Although Halloween, Oct. 31, falls on a Tuesday this year and it is a weeknight, Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs are still observing the holiday with trick-or-treating hours.
The Cook County Sheriff's office wants to make sure registered sex offenders are not going to be home to answer the door to trick-or-treaters on Halloween.
