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As children across Central Illinois get ready for Halloween festivities tonight and tomorrow, safety officials are reminding families and drivers to take a few extra precautions.

With trick-or-treating taking place Friday and Saturday in several area communities, motorists are being urged to slow down and watch carefully for children walking through neighborhoods.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says drivers should be especially alert around intersections, driveways and parked vehicles, where children may unexpectedly enter the roadway.

Parents are encouraged to make sure children are visible after dark by using flashlights, glow sticks or reflective tape on costumes and treat bags.

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The final Decatur Central Park Farmers Market of the season is scheduled for Saturday morning.

The market will run from 8 a.m. until noon in Central Park in downtown Decatur.

The seasonal market brings together local farmers, growers, bakers and other vendors, offering shoppers fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, jams, jellies and handmade items.

The market has been a regular Saturday morning gathering place throughout the summer and fall, giving residents an opportunity to support local businesses and purchase products from area vendors.

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Soup and chili lovers will have an opportunity to show off their cooking skills this weekend in Decatur.

Golden Fox Brewing is listed as the host of its annual Soup and Chili Cookoff on Sunday, November 1st, at the brewery on North Kandy Lane.

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Getting ready for Halloween? Here's a look at trick-or-treat times around Central Illinois for Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31.

MACON COUNTY

Decatur: Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Mt. Zion: Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

CHRISTIAN COUNTY

Assumption: Friday and Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Edinburg: Friday and Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Kincaid: Friday, 6-9 p.m.

Morrisonville: Friday and Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Pana: Friday and Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Stonington: Friday and Saturday, 6-9 p.m.

Taylorville: Friday and Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

PIATT COUNTY

Monticello: Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

SANGAMON COUNTY

Auburn: Friday and Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Chatham: Saturday, 4:30-8 p.m.

Pawnee: Friday and Saturday, 6-8 p.m.

Rochester: Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Springfield: Saturday, 4:30-8 p.m.

Williamsville: Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

OTHER AREA COMMUNITIES

Mason City: Saturday, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Mt. Pulaski: Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Petersburg: Saturday, 5-8 p.m.

Have we missed your community? Let us know your town's trick-or-treat hours in the comments!

Please check with your local city or village for any last-minute changes. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

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The U.S. Department of Education is demanding changes to Illinois' guidance on school mental health screenings, citing concerns about parental consent and access to student records. The screenings are set to begin during the 2027-2028 school year and could involve students as young as third grade. Illinois has until November 13th to revise its guidance to comply with federal privacy laws.

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Decatur is proposing to purchase the former Oasis Day and Resource Center and partner with the Salvation Army to restore daytime services for people experiencing homelessness. The city is awaiting a response from Heritage Behavioral Health Center, with hopes of reopening the facility before winter weather sets in.

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As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this weekend, Illinois residents are being reminded to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Clocks will fall back one hour early Sunday morning, November first. The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal says the time change is a good opportunity to test alarms, check expiration dates and replace any devices that are no longer working.

Smoke alarms should be tested once a month and replaced every 10 years. Residents with alarms that use replaceable batteries should check those batteries and replace them as needed. Alarms with sealed, 10-year batteries should be replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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