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What's the Scariest Thing in Chicago?

Posted on October 20, 2025
Simone Alicea

Simone Alicea

The final round of an "elite 8" style bracket with some of the scariest things in Chicago. Current matchup: Bombing on Stage vs. Lower Wacker

It's officially spooky season. To get into the spirit, we made a bracket of some of the scariest things Chicagoans may encounter.

Vote on which of these Chicago experiences gives you the chills. We'll announce the winner soon!

While some of these things may not seem spooky at first, the City Cast Chicago podcast team broke down why these could be the stuff of horror films.

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What Are the Scariest Things in Chicago?

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