Village Makes Plans For Halloween In Downers Grove

Press release from the Village of Downers Grove:

Trick-or-Treating

The Village is aware that trick-or-treating this year presents some significant challenges. While the Village has not established regulations for trick-or-treating in Downers Grove, we have routinely offered safety recommendations. The safety of our residents is a top priority. Here are some safety tips for Halloween 2020:

• All residents are encouraged to consult the Illinois Department of Public Health guidance for Halloween activities, found here: IDPH Halloween Guidance
• Residents who do not wish to participate should keep their front porch lights off and front door closed. A sign on the door indicating non-participation can also be used.
• If you choose to participate in trick-or-treating, please:
  • Do so during daylight hours.
  • Maintain social distance from others, at least 6 feet,
  • Wear a mask that covers both the nose and mouth.
  • Use hand sanitizer often.
  • Disinfect high touch surfaces outside your home (such as doorbells, doorknobs and buzzers).

Safety Tips for Kids

The Downers Grove Police Department offers the following tips for a happy, not haunted holiday:

• Kids should trick-or-treat with parents or in small groups - never alone.
• Wear light colored or reflective clothing. Decorate your costume and treat bag with reflective tape.
• Stay on the sidewalk and watch for cars backing out of driveways.
• Cross streets at corners using the crosswalks and traffic signals.
• Only accept treats that are wrapped and securely sealed.
• Parents should check treats before they are eaten.
• Do not be distracted by talking on the cell phone while walking near roadways.
• Vandalism is a crime. Please remember that Halloween is not an excuse to damage or destroy someone else's property.

Safety Tips for Drivers

• Slow down - kids are excited on Halloween and they may not be paying attention when near the roadway.
• Use caution entering and exiting driveways.
• Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can be alert to your surroundings.

Curfew

Anyone under 17 years of age is prohibited from being on the street after 11:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and midnight on Friday and Saturday.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Pumpkin Collection/Composting

November 7, 2020Various locations, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Don't Let Your Waste Haunt You, Compost Your Pumpkin! Why compost pumpkins?

• They are full of nutrients that are good for the soil.
• They are 90% water.
• Most of the pumpkins processed in the United States are grown in Illinois - keep the water and nutrients here!
• Landfills are the 3rd largest producers of methane gas.

Pumpkins only! Check the SCARCE website for the latest details & locations.

This press release was produced by the Village of Downers Grove. The views expressed here are the author’s own.