The chorus of "trick or treat!" on Halloween is ubiquitous, but a century ago, the "trick" side was a lot more intense, disruptive, and even dangerous.

The state’s governor had called for a pause in the federal immigration crackdown over the Halloween weekend, citing concerns for children’s safety.

If you're looking for some of the best Halloween displays in the Chicago area, you're in for a treat -- and not just candy.

Pritzker's Halloween request, first obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times, came four days after ICE agents fired tear gas in the Old Irving Park neighborhood as families and children walked to a Halloween parade.

Ravenswood Manor in Chicago is known for its elaborate Halloween displays, with one home featuring a “Dead Zeppelin Concert” and another featuring “spooky spirits”

Chicago does not have specific times that children can go trick-or-treating. Neighborhood times will vary by location, with many offering specific Halloween events. Here's a look at some of the events highlighted by the Chicago Park District. Most suburbs do have designated windows for trick-or-treating. Here's a list from around the region:

Following the incident, DHS head Kristi Noem denied a request from Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to pause ICE raids for Halloween.

Google Frightgeist, an annual analytics trend that ranks what costumes people are searching for every Halloween compiled a list of the most Googled costumes in Chicago. Haddonfield, Illinois: How ‘Halloween’s’ iconic small town of horror came to be

If you're looking to up your costume game this Halloween, a professional makeup artist may be the solution. The big picture: Kate Johnson, who has a background in special effects and film, founded The Bridal Beauty Team in 2010 and Glossed Finishing Studio in 2023.