Exploring Haunted Chicago: Death Alley, A Devil Baby & More

Monday, October 31, 2011 Exploring Haunted Chicago: Death Alley, A Devil Baby & More Halloween is a time when even the most timid Chicagoans may go hunting for thrills and chills. While amusement parks and "haunted" houses may pop up in and around the city, many locals may be missing out on Chicago's own ghastly history, and the many sites with traces of it, earthly or otherwise. From reports of whispers and screams, cold spots and glowing orbs captured in photos, various places around Chicago are known for their paranormal presences. As Search For Teen's Killer Continues, Funeral Services Set Slash & Dine Ladies Talk Horror, Food & More LSD Construction Begins As City Aims To Avoid Blizzaster Repeat Police: Man On Drugs Crashed Car Before Jumping Into Another Car PHOTOS: Inspiring Chicago Interiors BLOG POSTS Jeff Kelly Lowenstein: Clybourne Park Explores Other Side of Raisin in the Sun Unfortunately, the work's power is diluted by the characters' generally unappealing nature -- I found myself drawn to perhaps two of the actors in each act -- and the stiff way in which they carried themselves. Robert Loerzel: In Search of Mrs. Luetgert's Ghost It isn't easy pinning down the details of a ghost story. Rumors and urban legends circulate, but how often do you read a firsthand account from someone who says they actually saw one of those supposedly famous ghosts? Lorraine Forte: What's Next on Longer School Days? Simply imposing a longer day is not going to magically raise test scores. If it were that easy, schools across the country wouldn't be in the shape they're in. Judy Chang: Artist Interview: John Himmelfarb John Himmelfarb's studio is like a candy store, a visual onslaught of excitement, followed by a desire to have everything at once. The subject of new documentary, Himmelfarb's work is in more than 40 museums. Dr. Kevin A. Osten: Change Begins With Us On a daily basis I see articles about our struggle as LGBTQ people to push for acceptance in society. Absent is a conversation about our own lack of inclusion, understanding, and acceptance within our community of each other.

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