Trick-or-treat hours

Each year, the Village Board sets the official hours for Halloween trick or treating. Typically, the hours are 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31. Parents are urged to 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 information on Halloween safety, email fire@oak-park.us or police@oak-park.us.