Halloween Clashes Erupt as Immigration Agents Hit Chicago-Area—’Vengeance’

Federal immigration agents clashed with residents as they continued immigration enforcement operations across Chicago on ...

In Chicago and beyond, Halloween was once associated with pranks, hooliganism and destruction

The chorus of "trick or treat!" on Halloween is ubiquitous, but a century ago, the "trick" side was a lot more intense, ...

Map offers a look at some of 2025's best Halloween displays in the Chicago area

If you're looking for some of the best Halloween displays in the Chicago area, you're in for a treat -- and not just candy.

On Halloween, ‘state-sponsored terror’ in Chicago and the north suburbs

Despite pleas from Gov. JB Pritzker to pause federal immigration enforcement operations while children celebrate Halloween, Border Patrol agents tore through Chicago and the suburbs.

Chicago neighborhoods create safe Halloween trick-or-treat spaces amid immigration enforcement concerns

Parents and community leaders across Chicago are organizing safe trick-or-treat spaces this Halloween as concerns grow about ...

Gov. Pritzker makes a Halloween stop in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood

The governor passed out candy to children to allay fears trick-or-treating children might have about ICE agents in their neighborhoods.
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6 Chicago-Inspired Halloween Costumes You Can Pull Together Quickly

There are roughly two types of Halloween people: those who start planning their costumes months in advance, and those who ...

Chicago families grateful for Halloween safe spaces amid ongoing immigration enforcement operations

Parents and community leaders in the Little Village and Logan Square neighborhoods created safe spaces for kids to ...

Border Patrol used tear gas in Chicago neighborhood ahead of Halloween parade. Here's what we know

Following the incident, DHS head Kristi Noem denied a request from Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to pause ICE raids for Halloween.