Libertyville Offers Trick-Or-Treat Guidance, Sets Hours

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — A year after village officials in Libertyville urged residents to avoid trick-or-treating amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, this Halloween is appearing to much safer for getting out and about in costume.

• October 2020 On Patch: Village Officials Recommend Avoiding Trick-Or-Treating This Halloween

This year, the village has officially set its trick-or-treat hours for 4 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31.

The village has also issued guidelines to help keep everyone safe and healthy:

• Do not participate in trick-or-treat if you or a member of your household is not feeling well, if you have recently returned from a hotspot state, if you are waiting for COVID-19 test results or know that you have been exposed to COVID-19
• Turn on your porch light as the signal to welcome trick-or-treaters. If you do not wish to have trick-or-treaters to come to your home keep your porch light off during trick-or-treating hours
• Consider individually packaged treat bags rather than a communal candy bowl. Ask children what type of candy they would like in place of letting them take it themselves
• Instead of waiting at the doorway for trick-or- treaters, use a lawn area or driveway to maintain safe distances.
• Do not distribute homemade treats or fresh fruits

The CDC issued updated holiday guidance on Friday, laying out how Americans can stay safe while trick-or-treating, gathering around the table for a turkey dinner or otherwise while celebrating the holidays with family.

Here's what Americans need to know to celebrate safely:

The CDC says getting vaccinated is the best way to stay safe and protect others — including young children who can't get the vaccine yet. Health officials will meet Oct. 26 to consider Pfizer's application to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine for kids as young as 5.

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