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Five Things To Do This Weekend In Lincoln Park

Halloween events take center stage, of course.

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Fantasy Costumes Has Got It All, Even A 'Sexy Room' With No Men Allowed

Now open 24 hours, the store boasts a million items in stock, including 20,000 wigs and hairpieces.

The 'Spookiest' House In Edgebrook? These Homes Are Top Contenders [PHOTOS]

Edgebook's yearly "Spookiest House Contest" will accept entrants until Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Halloween at Donovan Park: Families Aim to Start a New Tradition

Bridgeport families are invited to participate in a new Halloween event at the South Side park.

Halloween on the Far North Side: Zombie Prom, Pet Costume Contests and More

This month's spooky holiday is full of fun events in Rogers Park and Edgewater.

Lincoln Park »

Seven Things to Do in Lincoln Park and Old Town This Weekend

This weekend's agenda includes plenty of Halloween events along with less spooky things to do.

Music Box Blocks Other Theaters from Halloween 'Rocky Horror' Screenings

The Music Box Theatre fought for exclusive "Rocky Horror" rights on Halloween — and won.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.