Trick-or-Treat Hours Set for Aurora

AURORA, IL - Can you believe it -- Halloween is right around the corner?

It's time to start planning those costumes for your little ghosts and goblins. And it's also time to mark your calendar for upcoming trick-or-treating hours for the city of Aurora. Trick-or-treating hours have been set for 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31

Police said those accompanying their little ones should try and go out earlier when it still is light outside.

Other safety tips:

• Make sure costumes, wigs and accessories are flame resistant.
• Be sure to carry a flashlight; and costumes should be bright or reflective so children can see and be seen. Putting reflective tape on costumes is another option.
• Masks, costumes and shoes should be well-fitting to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.
• Children should stay on sidewalks, look both ways before crossing streets and use established crosswalks wherever possible.
• Props like swords, knives and other objects should be made of soft or flexible material.
• Only visit homes with a front porch light on; and kids should only enter homes if they’re with a trusted adult. Otherwise, Trick-or-Treaters should stay outside.
• Bring a cell phone while trick-or-treating in case of an emergency.
• Only factory-wrapped treats should be eaten; homemade treats should be avoided unless the cook is well-known to the trick-or-treater or their family.

Don't forget to verify addresses of sex offenders living in your neighborhoods by visiting the city's website at aurora-il.org, clicking on the Police Department tab on the left side of the home page, and then clicking "links".

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