Halloween news
The popular Halloween attraction burned to the ground in May, with the blaze destroying the structure, props, costumes, tools and equipment. What it didn’t take was the resolve of Haunted Haven owner, operator and spiritual leader Melissa Schultz.
No, I’m not referring to the sequel of the Michael Myers’ death fest franchise, I’m requesting a second night of costumes, fear induction and general creativity.
Byron firefighters held their annual event from 4-6 p.m. allowing area residents to bring their pumpkins to the station and make a grand exit when dropped from their fire tower in their Pumpkin Smash Event.
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Hawthorn will host a pumpkin recycling event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 4.
When your pumpkins start to lose their luster, don’t drop them into the trash or dump them in nature, smash them at the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Plum Creek Nature Center.
Kids in the Sauk Valley take to streets in chilly conditions for trick-or-treating fun Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.
Kayli Whistler, who has a rare genetic disorder called Trisomy 18, got a Halloween costume that fits over her wheelchair.
Snowy weather did not deter trick-or-treaters from taking to the streets of DeKalb on Halloween night.
Snow flurries began swirling around 8 a.m. , with more snow showers expected to blow through this afternoon, providing a cold and wintry feel for Halloween trick-or-treaters in Will County.
St. Joseph Academy in Joliet hosts the haunted attraction as a fundraiser for its school – and the event has families in mind from start to finish.
Hundreds attended First Presbyterian Church of Joliet's 15th annual Trunk 'N Treat event on Oct. 28, never minding the rainy weather.
What time is trick-or-treating in DeKalb County? Here's a list of times by municipality, and other spooky, family-friendly events this month:
If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who’re you going to call? If your neighborhood is in the Joliet area, you might want to call Blood Moon Paranormal, Joliet’s own paranormal investigation team.
Lauren Purcell, a psychic medium who leads tours in locations in and around McHenry County where there is believed to be spirit activity, said the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest the closer to Halloween.
Kids in the Sauk Valley take to streets in chilly conditions for trick or treating fun Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023.
The DeKalb American Legion Auxiliary will host this year’s “Sweets4Troops” program to collect unused Halloween candy donations which they’ll send to military personnel overseas. Donations are accepted Nov. 1 through 15.
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The Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual free, family-friendly event.
Downtown Geneva may be rife with ghosts – just what you want to learn about during the Geneva History Museum's annual Ghost Walk on Oct. 28.
Waste Management will start curbside service in Joliet at 6 a.m. on Tuesday.
KSB and Discover Dixon hosted their annual Treat Street trick-or-treat event in downtown Dixon on Saturday.
RB&W Park played host to Rock Falls' Biz Boo trick-or-treat Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.
Fire officials report decorations were the first thing to ignite in roughly 800 reported home fires around Halloween each year.
Use this guide for trick or treating times in Will County municipalities.
The event will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Halloween at University Village, 722 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, according to a news release.
When it comes to ghostly goings-on, Lee County has tales of a ghost of a druggist, spooky children and a Bible salesman’s bloody murder.
KSB and Discover Dixon host their annual Treat Street trick or treat event in downtown Dixon Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Town Square Center and participating businesses will be handing out the sweet treats.
A Sycamore family most known for their doughnuts has transformed their house into a haunted attraction, Blood on Borden, for Halloween weekend. They said everyone’s welcome to enjoy a family-friendly spooky experience.
RB&W Park and downtown businesses played host to Rock Falls' Biz Boo trick-or-treat Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.
Dixon's Washington School held a trunk-or-treat event at the school Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
The Sterling Police Department invited all little goblins and witches to safely trick-or-treat in their parking lot Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
With only days left until Halloween, the Sycamore Police Department has released a set of safety tips for trick-or-treaters and drivers Tuesday.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office urges motorists to commit to sober driving this Halloween, when children and their families will be walking through neighborhoods after dark in search of candy and spooky fun.
The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will perform two free Halloween concerts Monday in DeKalb as part of its 47th concert season.
Get ready for a Halloween weekend like no other as Improv Playhouse brings the spine-chilling classic “Dracula” to life in a live radio theater production.
Hawthorn, a super-regional shopping center in Vernon Hills, invites children and their families to two family-friendly Halloween events: Spooktacular on Oct. 28, and an in-center Trick-or-Treat event with a Puppy Paw-Rade on Oct. 31.
The DeKalb Police Department is urging motorists to commit to sober driving for Halloween, when families and children are walking through neighborhoods after dark.
St. Joseph Academy in Joliet has hosted a haunted school for approximately 10 years as a fundraiser for the independent academy.
Making greener choices when shopping for candy this season can be divided into two categories: packaging and food, according to Merleanne Rampale, education director at the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County.
According to local lore, the former F.S. Shaver home at 608 Morgan St. in Joliet has a history of paranormal activity.
Many haunted houses are open on weekends and select weekdays into November.
From shivery to not scary at all, something for every age is in store this Halloween season in McHenry County.
Dixon's Washington School held a trunk or treat event at the school Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
The Sterling Police Department invited all little goblins and witches to safely trick or treat in their parking lot Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.
For the uninitiated, Elvira is a ghost who, according to legend, resides at the Woodstock Opera House. Legend has it that Elvira jumped from the building. But that’s not the only story about her.
This adaptation of the "Frankenstein" tale is an inventive extension, with McHenry County College's Black Box Theatre production a welcomed, ambitious work that is both entertaining and absorbing.
The Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a family Halloween event on October 28.
Thousands of souls have been guests at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb since it opened in almost 100 years ago, and some say a few still roam the building to this day.
Despite a frightening forecast of rain, the Lindenhurst Park District was able to move its traditional Halloween event indoors for a Witchy Thrills & Chills event on Oct. 14.