Ghosts, goblins, superheroes, princesses and wild animals flooded the sidewalks up and down Milwaukee Avenue in downtown Libertyville Halloween afternoon as shop owners waited patiently with candy and other goodies.

More than 50 locals flocked to Ryerson Woods Oct. 12 for the forest preserve's fall festival celebration.

Shops in downtown Libertyville welcomed families in for Halloween activities and more during Mainstreet Libertyville's Pumpkinfest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 11.

The Park District of Highland Park celebrated the end of the dog days of summer with Woofstock, a free event for families and family dogs.

More than 150 people were already waiting in line when the doors opened at the new Half Price Books Highland Park store Sept. 18. Many said they were already familiar with other stores in the Dallas-based chain, and wanted to be there when the 101st store opened.