CHICAGO (WLS) -- Time for Festival Friday!
The 28th annual Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade returns to Chicago's iconic LGBTQ+ Northalsted neighborhood.
It's one of the nation's top-ranked Halloween celebrations.
This free event features performances from troupes, a marching band, dancers and more.
The Village of Brookfield is unveiling nine new original artworks at the Compassion Factory Art Gallery & Studio as part of a Cook County Arts Placemaking Grant.
The event marks the next phase of the Brookfield Shops at Progress Park, a small business incubator launched in June 2025 to support local entrepreneurs.
The featured artists were selected by a local review panel for their unique styles and community spirit.
The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is hosting its inaugural Anderso

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