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Does that costume mask count as a face mask under Illinois’ COVID masking guidelines?

This year, Halloween and the fall season will “look a little different,” Illinois’ top doctor said as the state issued new guidelines for how to safely celebrate during the coronavirus pandemic.

With Halloween just weeks away and fall weather arriving, Illinois’ health department on Friday issued new guidance for how to navigate the holiday and fall festivities, including when you should wear masks and things to know for trick-or-treating.

As Halloween approaches, Chicago officials released nine guidelines for people participating in Halloween festivities, including trick-or-treating, the last week of October.

With Halloween just around the corner, the city of Chicago has released a schedule filled with ways to safely celebrate the holiday amid the coronavirus pandemic.

With Halloween just around the corner, the city of Chicago has released a schedule filled with ways to safely celebrate the holiday amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications spells out a plan to keep Chicagoans safe if Halloween celebrations or political statements get out of control. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter has the story.

Trick-or-treating in Chicago will likely look somewhat different this year.

Chicago officials caution that though Halloween is not cancelled, there are specific precautions people should take to ensure a safe, fun holiday weekend.

Though officials warn Halloween will not likely happen as planned, the City of Chicago has released several spooky events allowing for safe measures amid the coronavirus pandemic.

A new pop-up experience based on the film, “The Shining,” opens in Chicago Thursday with Halloween just under three weeks away. Room 237, a multi-room experience inside Morgan Manufacturing, was inspired by “The Shining,” as visitors can “check-in” as a guest of the Overlook Hotel. “After a busy day of all work and no play, enjoy some of our amenities,…

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday released eight guidelines for celebrating Halloween safely this year, as well as plans fora week of activities and programming as the coronavirus pandemic continues. NBC 5’s Natalie Martinez reports

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday released eight guidelines for celebrating Halloween safely this year, as well as plans for activities and programming surrounding the holiday, as the coronavirus pandemic continues. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday released eight guidelines for celebrating Halloween safely this year, as well as plans for activities and programming surrounding the holiday, as the coronavirus pandemic continues.