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Happy Halloween! Here's the Skinny on Tonight's Trick-or-Treating

Information about tonight's trick-or-treat hours, a few safety tips and a reminder to submit your photos to our costume challenge before it's too late.

Happy Halloween!

All the slaving over costumes, stocking up on Kit-Kats, baking pumpkin seeds and perfecting Jack-o-lanterns is about to be over—until next year, that is.

And tonight, kids will hit the streets to do what they've been looking forward to for weeks—trick-or-treat. Be sure to send your little ghouls and goblins out within the 's set trick-or-treat hours of 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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After your kids are in costume, don't forget to enter our for a chance to win a trip to New York or Los Angeles and a bundle of money for your favorite charity.

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

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Oh, and here are a few safety tips to remind your kids to follow:

  • Don't talk to strangers.
  • Stay in well-lighted areas.
  • Never go out alone.
  • Carry a flashlight.
  • Trick-or-treat in your neighborhood.
  • Go only to houses you know.
  • Have your parents check your treats when you get home.
  • Wear white or reflective clothing.
  • Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.
  • Parents should set a time limit for children to trick-or-treat.
  • Never enter a strange house or car.

Safety Tips Source: Village of Tinley Park

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