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We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Halloween.
Remember to thoroughly CHECK EVERY piece of candy, before eating it.
Note: In the past, the local hospitals used to scan the candy. Unknown if that still happens.
Might be worth calling and asking.

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Alleged Halloween Hours:

Rockford: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Rockton: 5 to 7 p.m.
South Beloit: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Loves Park: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Machesney Park: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Winnebago: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Pecatonica: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cherry Valley: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Please double check the times, they may have changed

Halloween Safety Tips:

Before you or your children go trick-or-treating, remember these tips by the FDA:

Don’t eat candy until it has been inspected at home.
Eat a snack before heading out to avoid the temptation of nibbling on a treat before it has been inspected.
In case of a food allergy, check the label to ensure the allergen isn’t present. Tell children not to accept — or eat — anything that isn’t commercially wrapped.
Parents of very young children should remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies, or small toys from the Halloween bags.
Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious.

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

Safekids.com:
Walk Safely

Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to
the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
Join kids under age 12 for trick-or-treating. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, tell them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.

Costumes for a Safe Halloween

Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween

Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.
Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
Get rid of any distractions – like your phone – in your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
Turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.
Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Be especially alert for kids during those hours.