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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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You can't celebrate Halloween without candy.And the U.S. buys a lot of it.According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend about $4.1 billion on candy this year.So, what's the most popular sweet treat in Illinois?What's the best-selling Halloween candy in Illinois?According to data compiled by candystore.com, the most popular Halloween candy in Illinois is Sour Patch Kids. Kit Kat came in second place, while Starburst earned the third spot.The most popular Halloween candy in America this year is M&M's. Sour Patch Kids are the second most popular nationally, and Illinois is one of ten states where the gummy treat held the No. 1 spot this year.Across the Midwest, Hot Tamales, M&M's and Sour Patch Kids held the top spots.
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