Snow Not to Deter Trick-or-Treating in Grayslake

GRAYSLAKE, IL — Grayslake does not plan to switch its trick-or-treat hours on Halloween due to a winter storm in the forecast for the holiday. At least one suburb, Vernon Hills, did announce it would postpone trick-or-treating in town until Saturday because of 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

Grayslake does not change Halloween Trick-or-Treat hours based on weather, Jennifer Hess, Grayslake's deputy village clerk told Patch in an e-mail response. She said trick-or-treat hours will remain from 4 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31.

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 will be updated on Patch.com and will include any cancellations due to the weather.