The answer: There is no official, citywide start time for trick-or-treating in Chicago. Unlike many suburbs, the city does not release official trick-or-treating hours. Although trick-or-treating times vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, the safe spot seems to be after 5 p.m. on Halloween, which is Friday this year.

WTTW News recently explored some of Chicago’s independent costume shops that are open year-round and can help outfit any customer’s dreams — or nightmares.

Ghouls and goblins will have plenty to celebrate on Friday night as trick-or-treating kicks off around the Chicago area.

There are roughly two types of Halloween people: those who start planning their costumes months in advance, and those who scramble in late October to get a perfect holiday fit together. If that latter category applies to you,

A 67-year-old U.S. citizen allegedly suffered six broken ribs and internal bleeding when he was dragged from his car and pinned to the street by federal agents in an immigration sweep carried out in front of terrified children.

Readings could drop as low as the upper 40s, NBC 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Brant Miller said. But overall, the forecast isn't bad compared to recent Halloweens. While last year was unseasonably warm, 2023 brought the second snowiest Halloween on record.

While Jalen Hurts and the Eagles went all out for Halloween, Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno dressed as Nick Sirianni for his team's costume party.

CHICAGO - It has been a pleasant day with fairly seasonable temperatures in the mid to upper 50s this afternoon. Average highs for this late in October sit at 57 degrees with average lows near 41 degrees.