Alsip Sets Trick-Or-Treat Hours

ALSIP, IL — The Village of Alsip has announced trick-or-treat hours for Halloween, which this year falls on Saturday, Oct. 31. Candy-grabbing will happen from 1 to 6 p.m.

The village has developed a plan to accommodate a safe Halloween for both participants and non-participants amid the pandemic.

Residents who wish to participate in the festivities are asked to keep their porch light on and to display a sign indicating they welcome trick-or-treaters and residents who want to sit out Halloween in 2020. Vulnerable residents with underlying conditions should not feel pressured to hand out candy this year.

The signs can be printed here or pick them up at Alsip Village Hall, 4500 W. 123rd St.

Trick-or-treaters and homeowners are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask. Also, please do NOT leave a bowl of candy outside for multiple to touch.

The Cook County Department of Public Health has expressed concern about large gatherings on Halloween due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases this fall. Within the past two weeks, Alsip experienced a 36-percent