Happy Halloween! Here's the Skinny on Tonight's Trick-or-Treating

Happy Halloween!

All the slaving over costumes, stocking up on Kit-Kats, baking pumpkin seeds and perfecting Jack-o-lanterns is about to be over—until next year, that is.

And tonight, kids will hit the streets to do what they've been looking forward to for weeks—trick-or-treat. Be sure to send your little ghouls and goblins out within the 's set trick-or-treat hours of 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

After your kids are in costume, don't forget to enter our for a chance to win a trip to New York or Los Angeles and a bundle of money for your favorite charity.

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

Oh, and here are a few safety tips to remind your kids to follow:

• Don't talk to strangers.
• Stay in well-lighted areas.
• Never go out alone.
• Carry a flashlight.
• Trick-or-treat in your neighborhood.
• Go only to houses you know.
• Have your parents check your treats when you get home.
• Wear white or reflective clothing.
• Younger children should be accompanied by an adult.
• Parents should set a time limit for children to trick-or-treat.
• Never enter a strange house or car.

Safety Tips Source: Village of Tinley Park

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