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Candy prices climb ahead of Halloween as families look for savings

Carlos Ramirez
Carlos Ramirez
Carlos Ramirez
Senior Reporter · Chicago, IL

Carlos Ramirez has a knack for uncovering the trends shaping Chicago's economy. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Business Journalism from DePaul University, he spent five years at Crain's Chicago Business, where he reported on startups and financial districts.

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Senior Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 10:50 PM · 1 min read
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Candy prices climb ahead of Halloween as families look for savings — Winnetka Business news

As Halloween approaches, some Chicago-area shoppers are looking for ways to stretch their budgets as the cost of candy and costumes rises.

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