Eating out: IHOP treats kids to free pancake
Scary pancakes
Don't be afraid of the International House of Pancakes' Halloween treat: a free Count Spatula scary face pancake for kids 12 and younger. Stop by the nearest IHOP between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, to receive the free eats. Other fall specialties include pumpkin pancakes and all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancakes starting at $4.99.
IHOP has locations throughout the suburbs; find the locations at ihop.com.
Super Fan Challenge
Timothy O'Toole's double dog dares you to the Super Fan Challenge. On Bears game days, order a half slab of baby back ribs, 10 extra spicy chicken wings, a Polish sausage sandwich, an Italian beef sandwich, 2 pounds of french fries and a 23-ounce “jumbo” Miller Lite for $29.99 per platter. Finish it all in 30 minutes and keep the beer stein.
Timothy O'Toole's is located at 622 N. Fairbanks Court, Chicago. (312) 642-0700 or .
Jerseys' treat
Treat the littlest tricksters to a free meal at Jerseys Pizza and Grill on Halloween. Kids who come in costume eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entree. Children can enjoy complimentary candy and treats while parents enjoy $10 buckets of Miller Lite, MGD, Coors and Coors Light.
Jerseys Pizza and Grill is at 2360 Lakewood Blvd., Hoffman Estates. (847) 765-0085 or jerseyspizzaandgrill.com.