I'm not sure if there is more concern from parents and they are choosing to not go trick or treating, if there are less houses that are participating in the holiday, or if there are just more intriguing events going on that fulfill the same purpose.
The state of Indiana has a dilapidated antique bridge over the Wabash River they will give away to anyone who can come up with a compelling use for it.
Illinois residents take the crown for 'Most Beautiful' in a recent survey and while we're happy for residents in the 'Land of Lincoln', we think they got it wrong with Michigan and Indiana. Because neither state made it in the top 10, or even top 20 for that matter.