Halloween

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.

For October 27-November 2, 2023: Check out some of the best pictures captured by Daily Chronicle photographers for Shaw Local News Network this week.

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.