Judge Sara Ellis won't yet ban the use of tear gas by federal agents but warned a top official she would be watching.

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.

Your Halloween forecast looks pretty good! Plan for temperatures to drop into the upper 40s to low 50s during trick-or-treating time. More clouds will roll in on Saturday with highs in the low 50s. Skies become partly cloudy on Sunday with highs in the mid-50s.

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,

Chicago’s most adorable Halloween party happens every year at the MCA Sculpture Garden, where local dog and cat owners parade their costumed pets around the grounds. The best-dressed furry friend—chosen by Alderman Brian Hopkins and Streeterville resident Maureen Schulman—will receive some special prizes.

CHICAGO - We have partly sunny skies this afternoon with highs around 60. There is a chance for showers in our southwestern counties this afternoon and evening. Full Forecast . Mo

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.