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October 29, 2025 · — Emmi Mack
Did you hear that? It was probably just the wind …
“Paranormal Activity" is on at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater through Nov. 2. The stage production trades the franchise’s found footage angle for dollhouse voyeurism. Don’t worry — the yuppies are still doomed. And yes, it’s still spooky. Thanks for the rec, Beth P.!
Check the events section for other Halloweekend frights 👇👇👇
What's CITY Talking About
Kids dressed in Halloween costumes walking to a parade do not pose an immediate threat to the safety of a law enforcement officer.
Border Patrol Boss Must Wear Body Camera
U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis lit into Border Patrol Cmdr. Greg Bovino Tuesday, as federal agents continue deploying riot weapons in Chicago. (Bovino himself tossed a tear gas canister into a Little Village crowd last week.) Ellis said Bovino must begin wearing a body camera and check in with her daily, but she did not ban the use of tear gas completely. [Block Club]
At Least 3,000 Jailed Immigrant Records 'Vanished'
Federal agencies have locked up thousands of allegedly undocumented immigrants in Chicago during “Midway Blitz.” So, where are they? Officials won't (or cannot) not reveal the whereabouts of at least 3,000 arrestees. [NBC 5]
Chicago No Longer Rattiest City
The rats are moving to LA to get their comedy careers off the ground. After an awful, decade-long reign as the country’s rattiest city, Chicago has dropped to No. 2 on the list. Good luck at the Groundlings, guys! [Orkin]
- Squeak, squeak: Why are there so many rats in Chicago? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Where To Find Fabulous Costumes (and Other Cool Clothes)
Halloween is almost here! If you need to thrift a last-minute costume, fear not — Chicago has no shortage of options. I grew up hanging out in vintage stores all over the city, and on today’s podcast, I’m sharing my guide to secondhand shopping in Chicago. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Oct. 29
- 🕺🏻 Disco Bingo | Meeting House Tavern | Andersonville
- 🎹 Chamber Music Immersive: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month | Chicago History Museum | Lincoln Park
- 👯 Ravenswood Costume Crawl | Businesses along Montrose and Ravenswood avenues
- 🥃 Realm of Whiskeys: Halloween Soiree | Stan Mansion | Logan Square
- 😈 The Devil’s Proof | Spudnik Press | West Loop
- 🍭 Boxing Out Negativity’s Trunk-Or-Treat | Harmony Community Church | North Lawndale.
- 🕺🏻 Pisco Disco | Tanta Cocina Peruana | Streeterville
- 🥁 Wednesday Night Fellowship with Ted Sirota | Hungry Brain | Bricktown
Thursday, Oct. 30
- 🎤 Open Mic | Crib Comedy Playspace | East Garfield Park
- 👻 Killers: A Spooky Alt-Comedy | Uptown Taproom
- 🖼️ The Hand That Guides | Arts + Public Life | Washington Park
- 🎥 "The Fool Killer" | Block Museum of Art | Evanston
- 🧛 Dracula's Halloween Special! | Empty Bottle | Ukrainian Village
- 🍭 Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat | The Learning Experience | Sauganash
- 🐶 Halloween Dog Costume Contest & Cupcake Truck | 849 N. Franklin St. | Old Town
- 🤡 Pennywise Carnival | MLK Skating and Bowling Center | Auburn Gresham
- 👻 Nightmare on 24th Street | Row 24 | South Loop
- 🎥 Media Arts: After Dark | The Chicago Academy for the Arts | West Town
- 🐠 Día de los Muertos Ritmo del Mar | Shedd Aquarium | Near South Side
- 🎶 The Treehouse: A Listening Party | Urbane Blades | Near North Side
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I went to Navy Pier for “Paranormal Activity” … I stayed for the swing ride. And let me tell you, that thing was as scary as the play.
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