Libertyville Offers Trick-Or-Treat Guidance, Sets Hours

Libertyville IL

18 October, 2021

1:07 PM

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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-19Turn 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 hoursConsider 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 themselvesInstead 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. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas In IL: See Latest CDC Guidance MORE ON PATCH Gunfire Erupts Outside Grocery Store: 1 Injured, Several Cars HitThe History Behind Libertyville's 'Devil's Gate'$10K Raised For Family After Crash Kills Dad, Critically Injures 2 Sons