Snow Will Not Deter Trick-or-Treating in Algonquin, LITH

ALGONQUIN-LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — Trick or treat hours in Algonquin and Lake in the Hills will stay the same today even with a winter storm in the forecast. Meanwhile, some suburbs, including Vernon Hills, have decided to postpone trick-or-treating in town until because of the low temps and the wintry weather.

"This decision was not made lightly, because we understand some residents may be disappointed or inconvenienced,"said Vernon Hills Chief of Police Patrick Kreis in a news release Wednesday. "With an increased amount of children out in neighborhoods trick-or-treating during the evening rush hour, a mix of wintry weather could unnecessarily put those looking to enjoy the holiday in harm'sway. The safety of everyone involved is our highest priority."

• Vernon Hills Postpones Trick or Treating Due to Winter Weather

In Algonquin, trick or treating will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Residents are encouraged to dress for the weather, wear bright and reflective clothing and have children carry flashlights or glow sticks as part of their costume.

In Lake in the Hills, trick or treat hours will remain unchanged, Jennifer Clough, village administrator for Lake in the Hills, told Patch in an e-mail response. Neighborhood trick or treating is from 2 to 8 p.m. Trick-or-treat throughout Safety Town — the miniature town located behind the Safety Education Center, located at 1109 Crystal Lake Road —is from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Up to five inches of snow is in the forecast for the Chicago area.

A full list of trick-or-treat hours in the northwest suburbs can be found on Patch.com. That list will be updated if any additional suburbs decide to postpone trick or treating in town.

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