11 Very Last-Minute, Very Of-The-Moment Chicago Halloween Costume Ideas

Malia Obama. Brilliantly cheeky and DIY <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2016/09/08/malia_obama_bong_faux_outrage.php">"Smoking Kills" T-shirt required. (via Getty Images)

Jake Arrieta as <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2016/09/20/cubs_pitcher_jake_arrietas_hallowee.php">Jake from State Farm Insurance</a>. Must pair khakis with baseball and glove.

Brianna and Jaelin, the almost-Chicago-transplants whose <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2016/08/25/walking_tour_explores_viral_couples.php">viral YouTube story</a> of getting not-quite mugged on their first day in the city inspired a generation. For this couple's costume you'll need a fancy color printer, some popsicle sticks, a "fake" polo shirt, and no dignity. The couple even <a hre="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnJBs4M_sGs">has a video tutorial on how to make this costume</a> yourself.

Why be a witch for Halloween when you can be a <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2016/01/26/witches_want_to_exorcise_logan_squa.php">Logan Square Gentrification Witch?</a> No witch's hat or wand required, so please leave your recycled Harry Potter costume at home. Instead, wear a black or bright-colored cape, carry a prayer candle, and speak in limericks.

<a href="http://chicagoist.com/2015/12/14/shirtless_star_of_yesterdays_weathe.php">Viral shirtless runner guy who is saving himself for marriage</a>. Have a beard. Be jacked. Stay shirtless all night, regardless of the weather conditions.

<a href="http://chicagoist.com/2016/09/12/little_village_was_the_place_to_be.php#photo-7">Cowboy Rauner.</a> Be a man of the people, just like Gov. Bruce Rauner. Pair a cowboy hat with some jeans, while you shake some hands and look directly into the eyes of the Chicagoans you are depriving of basic social services.

A striking teacher. The Teachers Union isn't striking this fall (yet) but you can still show your support for Chicago's teachers. Wear a fire-engine red CTU shirt, carry school supplies you bought with your own money, and don't forget your <a href="http://chicagoist.com/2016/02/29/video_insanely_tenacious_rat_wont_l.php">"Rahm Likes Nickelback" sign.</a>

A Chicago-style hot dog. This one will require a little crafting. Start with your boring, all-purpose <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hot-Dog-Adult-Halloween-Costume-One-Size/14698821?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2398&adid=22222222227000511599&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40841109872&wl4=pla-58729204969&wl5=9060252&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113134950&wl11=online&wl12=14698821&wl13=&veh=sem">hot dog suit</a>, and deck it out with DIY bits of white onion, some green relish, a wedge of pickle, tomato slices and a dash of something resembling celery salt. NO KETCHUP.

Chance the Rapper. This one couldn't be easier, or more of-the-moment. You'll need a solid-colored baseball cap and cutout of the number 3. Bonus points for matching overalls—the more you get mistaken for a forgotten Super Mario Brother, the better.

A vintage WGN newscaster. This one for the over-40 set comes from contributor Joel Wicklund. Needed: A late '70s WGN news blazer. "Sporting one in this pic is a much younger, thinner Tom Skilling. All you need is a hideous, canary yellow suitcoat and a makeshift "9" patch. Goodwill and a photo copier should cover it."

A zombie Cubs fan. You know what to do—cross #FlyTheW swag with some white and red face paint, then develop a hunger for human flesh and a penchant for stumbling through traffic with no regard for those around you.