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Look Out for Trick-or-Treaters Tonight: Police

Official hours for Halloween trick or treating are 3 – 7 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 31. Parents should accompany young children, especially after dark, and inspect all treats.

From the Village of Oak Park: 

Official hours for Halloween trick or treating are 3 – 7 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 31. Parents should accompany young children, especially after dark, and inspect all treats. Other safety tips include:

  • Use make-up instead of masks
  • Choose flame-retardant costumes
  • Wear light-colored clothing at night or add reflective tape to dark colored costumes
  • Give and accept only wrapped and packaged candy
  • Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay
  • Stay within your neighborhood and visit only homes you know

For more information on trick-or-treating hours, call 708.358.5670 or e-mail clerk@oak-park.us. For safety information, call 708.445.3300 or 708.386.3800, or e-mail fire@oak-park.us or police@oak-park.us. 

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