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It's the spooky season when ghosts, goblins and ghouls emerge for the annual neighborhood hunt for sweet treats.Below is a list of municipalities around Chicagoland with sanctioned municipal trick-or-...

Halloween is just around the corner, and with families making their final plans to trick-or-treat on the spooky day, a recent ranking from Instacart named a Chicago suburb as one of the best places fo...

The holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and children of the ’80s and ’90s in the Chicago area will get the opportunity to relive some memories as an iconic toy chain is ope...

Chicago is among the best places in the nation to celebrate the spooky season, according to multiple recent rankings.The Windy City came in fifth on a list of the best places for Halloween by WalletHu...

It's peak season for pumpkin farms, and if you're looking for some to visit, there are a couple very popular options in Chicago's southwest suburbs.According to one study, actually, those would be the...

Chicago's decade-long stint atop the rankings of America's Rattiest Cities remains intact according to new research released by Orkin.The company unveiled its Rattiest Cities in America this week, and...

Everyone is looking for a deal on the upcoming holidays.Aldi on Wednesday announced its “inflation-busting holiday meal” for 10 at a cost of $47.00, or $4.70 a person. Aldi’s Turkey ...

This Thanksgiving, prepare dinner "Louisiana fast."Popeyes announced the return of its spice-forward Thanksgiving centerpiece, the Cajun-Style Turkey. And for the third year in a row, it's available f...

Illinoisans are now able to renew their driver's license or buy vehicle stickers at their local grocery store.Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Thursday the roll out of "Fas...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago has announced free days for the 2024-25 fall and winter season.The zoo, located at 8400 31st Street in Brookfield, is offering free admission on several days over the next coupl...