Halloween Happenings: Where to find fang-tastic fun

Count Gregula (aka Sam Gregula) is a veteran vampire personality who has been seen in various forms for over 20 years and COUNTing. He has been a horror host, actor, classic monster cosplayer, entertainment blogger and more. So, if anyone knows where to find fang-tastic fun, it’s our very own Count Gregula. Here are some of his most spook-tacular tips. (For more info, visit count-gregula.com.)

13th Floor Chicago

13th Floor Chicago debuted a new location vith two fiendishly fresh attractions in forty-thousand square feet of fang-tastic fun at 5050 River Road in Schiller Park last fall. Admission into both shows is included in one ticket. The new location vill also feature a carnival-like midvay of games, pho-to opportunities, food and beverages. (13thfloorchicago.com)

The Old Joliet Haunted Prison

13th Floor Entertainment Group, innovators of national haunted attractions, reanimated the historic old prison out-side of Chicago last fiendish fall vith the debut of The Old Joliet Haunted Prison. Originally built as a vomen’s prison in 1896, The Old Joliet Haunted Prison is located in the annex building at 401 Woodruff Road in Joliet, Illinois. The famed, long-abandoned prison has been referenced in television, film, literature and songs. The prison closed in 2002 but is purportedly haunted vith real spooky specters. A 90-minute walking tour will cover some of the prison’s more macabre stories. (hauntedprison.com)

Evil Intentions Haunted House

In Elgin’s industrial section stands the abandoned home of Elgin Casket Company. This once proud building has been vitness to murder, grisly discoveries, cult activities and unexplained occurrences, and a dark legacy has emerged from its sordid history. Evil Intentions Haunted House now takes up residence at this completely unique location and there is nothing else like it in the state of Illinois. Be truly terrorized at this multi-level 55,000 square foot paranormal hotspot. The horrific haunt offers an experience you vill never forget and macabre memories that vill give you nightmares for years to come. Located at 900 Grace St. in Elgin, Illinois. Parking is free in the adjacent lot across the street. (eihaunt.com)

Midnight Terror Haunted House

Midnight Terror Haunted House opens for its ninth season Sept. 23 in Oak Lawn, Illinois. It has been ranked in several top 10 lists. They are known for using “old school tactics” vith a balance of newer technology and an extreme focus on making Midnight Terror an actor-driven, terrifying show. Midnight Terror Haunted House, owned and operated by a Marine vet, is located at 5520 W. 111th St., Oak Lawn, Ill., until Nov. 5. (midnightterror-hauntedhouse.com)