Megan E. Duskey, 23, of the 3600 block of Melanie Lane in south suburban Crete, fell to her death at a Halloween party on Friday night after attempting to slide down a railing at the mezzanine level of the Palmer House Hotel, and instead falling to the basement level at about 10:30 p.m., police said to the Chicago Sun-Times. Sources said that Duskey was dressed in a black and yellow costume. Police said that she suffered head trauma and was pronounced dead on the scene. An autopsy is scheduled for later Sunday. Central District police are still investigating. more ›

It's a bittersweet weekend for the Windy City Rollers. A big bout with the Wheels of Justice, Portland's Rose City Rollers all-star team, awaits this weekend and National's are just around the corner. But it's also the last home bout of the 2009 season for the WCR and we'll have to wait a few months to see them take to the track once more. Don't worry, though, there's still plenty of time to get in on the fun, starting with the bout on Saturday. The fun starts at 5:40 p.m. when the Roller's B squad, The Second Wind, matches up against some neighbors to the north, Milwaukee's Brew City Bruisers travel team; the main event gets underway at 7 p.m. more ›

Dust those cobwebs off your costumes, folks. It’s the Saturday before a hump-day Halloween, so that means tonight is the night to let it all hang out. That is, if your costume is of that genre. Otherwise, check out these Halloween haunts: The Six Corners Monster Movie Festival in Portage Park features seven classic horror movies both today and tomorrow. Tonight: Nightmare on Elm Street at 8 p.m. Internet gossip columnist Perez Hilton hosts his... more ›

Nobody, apparently! Currently up for auction on eBay is the chance to hang out with former Bulls wildman Dennis Rodman for an evening of male bonding. The package includes airfare for 3 to Las Vegas, hotel accommodations in Sin City, and a night out that includes dinner with Rodman before the party continues at Scores Gentlemen's Club's Halloween Party. more ›