Eureka, IL – With Halloween fast approaching, the Woodford County Sheriff’s Office is reminding families to make safety part of their holiday plans.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies will be patrolling neighborhoods throughout the county to help ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for trick-or-treaters. Families are encouraged to take a few extra steps to stay visible and alert while celebrating.
Officials recommend that children wear bright or reflective costumes, carry flashlights or glow sticks, and stay on sidewalks and cross only at corners. Parents are also urged to remind kids never to enter a stranger’s home or car while trick-or-treating.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that “a little preparation goes a long way in keeping our community’s youngest residents safe,” adding that visibility and awareness are key to preventing accidents or unsafe encounters during the busy Halloween night.
Community members can expect increased patrols across Eureka and nearby towns to help ensure a worry-free celebration.
Halloween festivities across central Illinois are expected to draw large crowds this week, and authorities hope that simple precautions will help everyone enjoy a safe, fun evening.
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