Times, comes four days after ICE agents fired tear gas in the Old Irving Park neighborhood as families and children walked to a Halloween parade.

U NDER WHAT circumstances can federal agents use chemical irritants on children preparing for a Halloween parade? On October 28th Sara Ellis, a judge for the federal district of northern Illinois, called in Greg Bovino,

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,

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

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.

CHICAGO - It was a seasonably cool day with gusty northeast winds. Temperatures topped out in the mid to upper 50s for most areas across Chicagoland. Skies remain partly cloudy tonight with lows ranging from the upper 30s to mid-40s.

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.

The 11th annual "Arts in the Dark" Halloween parade returns to the Loop on Saturday night. The family-friendly parade will feature floats, puppets, and performances. The parade steps off on Randolph Street and continues along State Street from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Closures in The Loop are expected to begin Saturday afternoon.

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this Halloween weekend 2025? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for Halloween weekend. Get your costumes and candy bags ready!

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.