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.

Old Irving Park welcomes thousands of trick-or-treaters from across the city every Halloween. This year, neighbors are making plans to protect each other from federal agents after Saturday’s violent immigration raid right before a children’s costume parade.

CHICAGO - It has been a pleasant day with fairly seasonable temperatures in the mid to upper 50s this afternoon. Average highs for this late in October sit at 57 degrees with average lows near 41 degrees.

Readings could drop as low as the upper 40s, NBC 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Brant Miller said. But overall, the forecast isn't bad compared to recent Halloweens. While last year was unseasonably warm, 2023 brought the second snowiest Halloween on record.