TORNADO DAMAGE PROMPTS URGENT SALE OF HAUNT ITEMS!

Ashmore Estates in Ashmore, Illinois suffered major damage from a tornado last night. It is owned by Scott “the Spookmeister” and Tanya Kelly. They lost the roof of the building, the clown maze, the concessions shed, and a camper. The family and animals are safe.EVERYTHING MUST GO: They have to immediately sell all costumes, props, software, animations, the solar powered marquis sign and all other haunt paraphernalia. Please call Scott 217-512-9499. They have no power and no access to Facebook, so please contact via phone as necessary.https://www.facebook.com/spook.meister.5http://ashmoreestates.net/Ashmore Estates22645 E CR 1050NAshmore, IL 61912From Scott and Tanya: We can't check FB...

Encore Weekend

Not ready for the Halloween season and the haunting fun to be over?Well don't fear, there is still one more weekend to scream!Check out these attractions that will be open this weekend:(Listed in alphabetical order)Basement of the Dead in Aurora, ILFear Asylum in Belvidere, ILFear Itself in Mishawaka, INForest of Freaks in Janesville, WIHaunted Mansion and Asylum 13 in Bolingbrook, ILHauntfest in Milwaukee, WIMassacre Haunted House in Naperville, ILPsychosis Haunted House in Elgin, ILRaven's Grin Inn in Mt. Carroll, ILStatesville Haunted Prison and City of the Dead in Crest Hill, ILZombie Safari in Dundee, ILPlease make sure you check each...

Haunted Attraction Closings

As the 2012 Haunt Season comes to a close, we remember two amazing attractions that screeched their last screams this Halloween:Dream Reapers Haunted House in Melrose Park, IL (2000-2012)Haunted High in Oconomowoc, WI (2009-2012)As they will be greatly missed, may they both be forever remembered. R.I.P.

2012 Official Haunted House Chicago Top 13

As the clock strikes twelve, we find ourselves at the apex of yet another haunting season. But, before we bid farewell, it is finally time to present the 2012 Official Haunted House Chicago Top 13.After traversing 2,346 miles this season, here is our list of the best around:1. Statesville Haunted Prison & City of the Dead in Crest Hill, IL2. Realm of Terror Horror Experience in Round Lake Beach, IL3. Amhurst Asylum in Valparaiso, IN4. Basement of the Dead in Aurora, IL5. Wisconsin Feargrounds in Waukesha, WI6. Asylum Xperiment in Villa Park, IL7. Fear City & Hades in Morton Grove, IL8. Fear Itself...

2012 Jim Warfield Acting Award Winner

Congratulations to Stevie Calabrese as "Auntie Mom" from Realm of Terror Horror Experience in Round Lake Beach, IL! She has been chosen as Haunted House Chicago's 2012 Jim Warfield Acting Award winner!(Because of you, we check under our beds twice.)Stay tuned for the 2012 Haunted House Chicago Official Top 13 at midnight!

2012 New Haunted Attraction of the Year

Congratulations to Abandoned Haunted House Complex in Mount Pleasant, WI, for being chosen as Haunted House Chicago's 2012 New Haunted Attraction of the Year! More InformationHappy Devil's Night and stay tuned for more news and awards over the next 24 hours!