There are roughly two types of Halloween people: those who start planning their costumes months in advance, and those who scramble in late October to get a perfect holiday fit together. If that latter category applies to you,

WTTW News recently explored some of Chicago’s independent costume shops that are open year-round and can help outfit any customer’s dreams — or nightmares.

Ghouls and goblins will have plenty to celebrate on Friday night as trick-or-treating kicks off around the Chicago area.

A judge ordered Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino to report to her every weekday on immigration enforcement efforts in the Chicago area.