It is once again spooky season and there is plenty to eat and do to celebrate Halloween.

For a second time during the pandemic, COVID-19-safe trick-or-treating will continue in the city along with other spooky-themed activities, according to a news release from Mayor Lori Lightfoot. Read more.
Looking for Halloween fun? Here’s how to find it in the Chicago suburbs and northwest Indiana

There is so much going on in the Chicago suburbs and northwest Indiana for Halloween, and we don’t want you to miss a second of it. Here’s the scoop on all the spooky, and non-spooky, fall activities and events. Read more.
The 30 best (and worst) pumpkin-flavored foods at Trader Joe’s, ranked

I loaded a cart and apologized to the man at the register, embarrassed at the explosion of orange packaging and illustrations of falling leaves laid before him. He said, oh, this is nothing — people come in all the time and decide right then to get two, three dozen pumpkin items. Read more.
Recipes for the perfect adult Halloween party

Halloween may be the holiday known for candy, but it also ranks as one of my favorite holidays to invite folks over for a casual supper. Read more.
Pumpkin cocktails perfect for fall
While you’re buying every pumpkin spice product off the shelves and embracing the fall foliage, it wouldn’t hurt to try making some of these festive pumpkin cocktail recipes. Read more.

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Ghosts, goblins, things that go bump in the night? There’s no shortage of spooky — and not-so-spooky — events and programs planned in Elgin in the days leading up to Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 31. Read more.

There are Halloween events aplenty in East and West Dundee and Sleepy Hollow this year. Here are a few of the options. Read more.
21 tips to create perfectly carved pumpkins
Here’s how to make the perfect jack-o’-lantern. Read more.
The best Halloween party decoration

It’s that time of year again. Time to don your witch’s hat, bring the skeleton out of the closet and get your pumpkins carved. And if you want to gain a few points with your neighbors, or even engage in some friendly competition, you’ll need the best Halloween party decorations on the market. Read more.
The best Halloween movies for a good scare, according to fans
The index consists of each film’s average IMDb user rating and Rotten Tomatoes audience score, each measure weighted equally. Read more.
The creepiest haunted house in every state
24/7 Tempo drew on information from the websites of places alleged to be haunted, paranormal resource materials and media reports to determine the creepiest haunted place in every state. Read more.
Treats you can make with leftover Halloween candy
Don’t let those candies go to waste — make some of these heavenly, sweet creations instead. Read more.










































