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Community

An eerie night in Arlington Heights

Altina Krasniqi, October 23, 2024October 21, 2024

Skeletons, cowgirls, witches — you name it; it was there. On Oct. 4, the Arlington…

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Feature

Costumes, candy still rule Halloween

Chicago Talks, October 30, 2023October 30, 2023

Halloween is just around the corner, and after a dip in festivity participation caused by…

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Feature

For workers in the Halloween business, it’s showtime

Chicago Talks, October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

As the Halloween season approaches, consumers across America are gearing up to spend an estimated…

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Entertainment

Music Box Theatre not scared by pandemic

Chicago Talks, November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

Chicagoland horror fans may have missed some of the fun frights that come with the…

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Parks Around Chicago Offering Halloween Parties

Chicago Talks, October 27, 2012

Here is a sampling from Halloween parties being planned at Parks around the City. Are…

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Arts & Culture

A Dazzling Halloween Experience In Portage Park

Chicago Talks, October 25, 2012

For one night be someone else. Our reporter visits Fantasy Costumes in Portage Park. http://youtu.be/Mfv2vox5GVU You…

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Community

Are We Missing Something About Pumpkins?

Chicago Talks, October 27, 2011

It’s Halloween time! Or rather, pumpkin time. Nature has spread a natural orange glow across…

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Opinion

  • Chicago’s influential music scene doesn’t get the respect it deserves 
    by Zoey Hill-Hernandez
  • Lost in translation: ‘I would see everyone else writing while I just stared blankly at my paper’
    by Cynthia Alaniz
  • ‘It felt like something was gnawing at my heart’; Columbia student copes with illness of a lifetime
    by Morgan Bruner
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Arts and Culture

  • 23 years later, Mazzy Star’s masterpiece album still casts a spell
    by Triniti Waxman
  • Queer Chicago designer finds niche dressing drag performers
    by Seng Xiong
  • From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following 
    by Ava Simone Forster
  • Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual 
    by Sh'Mara Chism
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Feature

  • Hairstylist helps clients embrace their own beauty, rather than copy someone else’s 
  • Care for Real food pantry serves North Siders as need grows 
  • Cuddle Bunny: Where visitors can chill out with a furry friend 
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