CHICAGO — All across Chicago, the leaves in the trees are changing colors, and the Jack-o-Lanterns are projecting their jagged smiles from porches and front steps.

But Halloween really comes to life in Ravenswood Manor, where residents create over-the-top holiday displays every year.

“This whole neighborhood has some cool Halloween stuff,” said Martha Miszczyszyn, who was strolling the neighborhood taking photos of the spooky displays.

“It brings the magic of the season to life,” said KG Brake, who was walking a dog.

West Wilson Avenue is the Halloween hot spot in Chicago.

“Wilson for whatever reason, it’s just insane,” said Dop Troutman, a Ravenswood manor resident. “Halloween is a big deal in this neighborhood.”

One nearby home displays a “Dead Zeppelin Concert” featuring dozens of

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