Chicago Police Focus On Safety This Halloween, Trick-Or-Treat Hours

CHICAGO — Chicago police will deploy more officers in city neighborhoods and the CTA trains to ensure a safe Halloween as celebrations continue Monday, Oct. 31.

Throughout Halloween weekend, Chicago police districts have been hosting movies, haunted houses and pop-up events, so that children and adults can enjoy a safe Halloween weekend.

Trick-or-treat hours for Chicago kids are 3 to 7 p.m. on Halloween. Police are also partnering with community groups to keep an eye on children as they go trick-or-treating.

Going to a cousin’s house to trick or treat in another town, or perhaps a neighborhood where you heard they’re giving away full-sized candy bars? We’ve rounded up trick-or-treat for surrounding communities:

Alsip, 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Bridgeview, 2 to 7 p.m.
Burbank, 2 to 6 p.m.
Chicago Ridge, 4 to 7 p.m.
Crestwood, 3 to 7 p.m.
Evergreen Park, 3 to 7 p.m.
Hickory Hills, 3 to 7 p.m.
Hodgkins, 3 to 7 p.m.
Hometown, 2 to 6 p.m.
Justice, 3 to 7 p.m.
Oak Lawn, 3 to 8 p.m.
Palos Hills, 3 to 7:30 p.m.
Palos Heights, 3 to 7 p.m.
Worth, 3 to 7 p.m.

Have A Safe Halloween

Parents are advised to accompany young children on their rounds through the neighborhoods. Here are a few more tips for a safe Halloween:

• Plan a route. Stick to routes that children are familiar with.
• Wear comfy shoes. Remember, you're walking and maybe even running. Girls especially should avoid wearing heels with their costumes.
• Stay well-lit. Bring a flashlight or use the app on your phone to keep your trick-or-treaters' paths well lit when out after dusk. Also apply reflective tape to costumes, so drivers can see them at night.
• Stay in groups and don’t go wandering off.
• Avoid weapons as costume accessories. If your child insists on a carrying a weapon, make sure it’s rubber or plastic. Choose a prop that won't poke another kid's eye out.
• Don’t eat candy until bring it home. Parents should check their children's haul at the end of the night. Toss any candy that is not wrapped or in its proper wrapper.
• Motorists should take extra caution when driving during trick-or-treat hours.
• Make sure costumes are short. Avoid tripping hazards by shortening pants and skirts. You don't want to spend Halloween at the dentist with an unhappy goblin who tripped and chipped a tooth, or at the ER.