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(LAST UPDATED OCT. 29, 2020)

This article on trick-or-treat hours — which we post every year on Kane County Connects — is almost always on the list of top 10 most-read stories.

But we have a feeling this year’s clicks could be at an all-time high, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the variety of information that’s coming out.

Be sure to scroll down for the “Read More” at the end to see some additional articles on the topic.

Most or all Kane County communities are encouraging residents to leave outdoor lights on if they intend to hand out candy and to leave outdoor lights off if they do not. Some are even offering signs that residents can place in lawns saying whether they are “open” or “closed” for trick-or-treating.

Community websites universally recommend residents check the Centers For Disease Control guidelines for Halloween safety.

Once again, the posted Halloween trick-or-treat hours have changed for a few Kane County communities in 2020, so it’s a good idea to click on the links below for more information.

• Elgin ‘Not Encouraging’ Trick-Or-Treating, Announces New Drive-Thru Event
• East Dundee Village President: Trick-Or-Treating Will Be Allowed This Year
• IDPH COVID-19 Halloween Guidance: Hayrides ‘50%’, Haunted Houses ‘No’, Trick-Or-Treat ‘6-Feet Apart’
• CDC Sets Guidelines For Safe Halloween During COVID-19