Glendale Heights, IL – Police are urging families to take extra precautions this Halloween by checking registered offender maps before sending children out to trick-or-treat.
According to the Glendale Heights Police Department, residents can use the Illinois Crime Watch website to search for registered sex offenders or violent offenders living nearby. Officials encourage parents to print out the map before Oct. 31 to ensure children avoid certain homes.
Police Chief George Pappas said the department aims to provide “accurate information regarding the dangers of sexual predators” so families can enjoy Halloween safely. Parents can also sign up for email alerts or download the free Offender Watch Family Safety App to stay informed about new offenders in the area.
Village-wide trick-or-treating hours will run from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2025. Families looking for a controlled environment can attend the Safe Trick-or-Treating event at Safety Town from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Police stress the importance of awareness and preparedness, encouraging parents to review the offender registry before Halloween night and discuss safe routes with children.
Have a safe and happy Halloween, Glendale Heights!
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