Illinois' favorite candy, KitKat bars, are not on the list of most hated in America
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Every person in America has their favorite Halloween candy, but which sweet treats turn trick-or-treaters’ attitudes sour?
According to a new ranking released by Candystore.com, Circus Peanuts are the worst Halloween candy in America. The ranking was gleaned from 40,000 surveyed customers and other data from the website, and ruled that the candy, which dates back to the 19th century, is the worst of the bunch.
In second place is a candy that always stirs up controversy around Halloween, as candy corn is ranked as the second-worst treat. Think-pieces have been written defending the snack, but a good number of Halloween enthusiasts could care less for the colorful confection.
Wax cola bottles, Necco Wafers, and peanut butter kisses round out the top 5. Tootsie Rolls check in at number six, followed by Smarties, licorice, Good & Plenty, and Mary Jane’s.
13th Floor Haunted House
13th Floor Haunted Housen1940 George St., Melrose ParknDubbed Chicago’s largest haunted house, the 13th Floor Haunted House takes visitors through 30,000 square feet of post-apocalyptic nightmares. Along with zombies and creatures of the underworld, this year’s theme also includes blood-thirsty vampires. Open until Nov. 3, ticket prices vary day-to-day, with admission ranging from $20 to $37. This attraction is recommended for guests 12 years and older.
Basement of the Dead
Basement of the Deadn42 W. New York St., AuroranSelf-described as "America's Scariest Haunted House," Basement of the Dead takes you on a 3-D tour of terrifying scenes. Open Sept. 28 through Nov. 3, general admission costs $28 and VIP tickets are available for $45.
Zombie Army Productions
HellsGate Haunted Housen1300 S. State St., LockportnThis Lockport location offers more than just a haunted house. Brave visitors will navigate through a haunted forest to find the actual mansion, a multi-story building featuring ghastly ghouls on every floor and a massive slide as the only exit. Guests have added motivation to find a skeleton key during their terrifying visit, and anyone who does will receive a refund on their admission upon exiting the attraction. Open every Thursday through Sunday in October (and Oct. 31), tickets range from $28-$40.
House of Torment
House of Tormentn8240 N. Austin Ave., Morton GrovenThe House of Torment has three different attractions: Survive the Night, Dead by Dawn, and The Shadowrealm Slenderman. Tickets start at $20. This attraction is not recommended for children 12 and under.
Massacre Haunted House
Massacre Haunted Housen299 Montgomery Rd., MontgomerynOver 100 actors scare visitors through more than 60 rooms strewn with gruesome scenes filled with blood and murder. Endless mazes and nightmare-like horrors take participants from one haunted house to the next, ending with a 3-D special effects house dubbed the “Fear Factory.” Opening weekend at the Massacre begins Friday, Sept. 28, with general admission tickets for $20. This house is not recommended for children under 13 years old.
Midnight Terror Haunted House
Midnight Terror Haunted Housen5520 W. 111th St., Oak LawnnTwo haunted houses make up the horrifying maze that is the Midnight Terror house in Oak Lawn. With over 26,000 square feet of terror, visitors can encounter more than 100 creepy actors in over 60 haunted rooms. General admission charges $25 ($35 for VIP) and tickets are available at www.midnightterrorhauntedhouse.com/tickets/. Midnight Terror is celebrating its opening weekend Sept. 28-30.
Realm of Terror
Realm of Terrorn421 W Rollins Rd., Round Lake BeachnStarting from the parking lot, visitors will get to experience all kinds of terror at the Realm of Terror Haunted House. This is also the only haunted house in Illinois that features a bar. General admission is $25 but "skip the line" tickets are available for $35. The house is open select Fridays through Sundays beginning Sept. 28. Nov. 3 will also feature a "bloodbath night" where fans wear ponchos and get covered in blood. Those who wear white will get discounted admission.
Chicago Police Department
Dungeon of Doomn600 29th St., ZionnLocated 48 miles north of Chicago, the Dungeon of Doom's "Killer Crew" awaits any mortal brave enough to traverse the 42,000-square-mile space. The attraction is open every Friday - Sunday until Nov. 3, with additional "Prime Days" on Oct. 19 and 20 and two "Blackout Days" Nov. 2-3. Tickets range from $25-$55.
Statesville Haunted Prison
Statesville Haunted Prison & City Of The Deadn17250 S Weber Rd., Crest HillnThis haunted house takes place at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farms and has three separate attractions: Statesville Haunted House Prison, City of the Dead, and Sniper Zombie Paintball. Winner of the 2015 "Best Haunted Attraction" award from Haunted House Chicago, Statesville Haunted Prison returns again every Thursday - Sunday in October, plus Oct. 31. General admission tickets are $30.
The Catacombs of St. Pascal
The Catacombs of St. PascalnBasement of Pascal Church, 6143 W. Irving Park RoadnThis haunted attraction is located underneath St. Pascal Church which is said to be home to the ghouls and ghosts, monsters and madmen. Admission starts at $10 and the house runs Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 12-28.
In terms of the best Halloween candies, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups top the list for CandyStore, followed by Snickers and Twix.
Another survey by the candy enthusiast website ranked KitKat bars as Illinois’ favorite candy, with Sour Patch Kids and Reeses checking in at number two and three.
