Look Out for Trick-or-Treaters Tonight: Police

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.