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Roscoe Village »

Man Caught on Camera Stealing 50-pound Pumpkin from Roscoe Village Porch

A Roscoe Village homeowner caught a thief on camera stealing pumpkins off her porch two nights in a row.

Austin District Police Station To Host Haunted House for Kids Thursday

Police also provided tips for trick-or-treating on Halloween.

Looking for a Haunted House in the 'Hood? Climb the Stairway to Insanity

St. Viator's Stairway to Insanity is one of a handful of haunted houses on the North Side.

Logan Square »

Logan Square's PumpkinFest Party Displays Community Spirit

Unity Park drew a diverse and celebratory gathering of families for an unseasonably warm Saturday.

North Center »

St. Ben's Haunted House Returns From the Dead With All-New 'Fright Walk'

St. Ben's resurrects its popular haunted house with a Fright Walk designed by alum Harrison Ornelas.

Lincoln Park »

Lakeshore Fitness Offering Haunted Treasure Hunt for Halloween

The event is open to members and nonmembers on Friday.

West Loop's Little Goat Stages First-Ever Haunted House

Stephanie Izard's Randolph Street diner promises light snacks, drinks and screams on Saturday.

Oriental Institute Gears Up for Halloween with an 'Afterlife Afterparty'

The museum will host a haunted tour through the galleries.

Near West Side »

10 Things To Do on the Near West Side This Weekend

In Little Italy, Pilsen, the West Loop and West Town, there's lots of spooky this weekend.

Humboldt Park »

Haunted Paseo Boricua Spooks Humboldt Park for Halloween

The family-friendly festivities begin kick off Halloween Night at Paseo Boricua in Humboldt Park.

Lincoln Square »

Got Mad Knife Skills? Enter Gene's Sausage Shop's Pumpkin Carving Contest

Show off your skills by entering Gene's inaugural pumpkin carving contest.

Logan Square »

Body Parts and Labor: Logan Square Burger Joint Plans Bloody Halloween

Logan Square's Parts and Labor will screen 22 horror films starting Oct. 31.

Portage Park »

Portage Park to Host Dog Costume Parade and Contest

Awards will be handed out for the funniest and scariest dog Halloween costume Sunday at Portage Park.

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.