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Five Things You Need to Know this Week: Oct. 31-Nov. 4

Make your kid a Halloween star, enjoy the many village holiday festivities and stay informed on your local school district. Here are five things you need to start your week off with a bang!

1. Happy Halloween!

To all who celebrate, Happy Halloween! Make sure you have plenty of candy for trick or treaters in the village. . Also, we'd like to help parents keep their kids safe this Halloween. Make sure you know the  and k. Have a safe and happy Halloween Evergreen Parkers!

2. Make Your Kid a Halloween Star!

You still have one more day to make your kid a Halloween Star!  and we'd LOVE to see an Evergreen Park kid win! Entering is easy. Entries must be made by the parent or legal guardian of the child photographed.

3. District 124 Meets this Week

 Board of Education will have a special meeting on Nov. 3. Watch out for the agenda.

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4. Kids Eat Free at Applebee's

You heard it right! Kids get up to two FREE Kid’s Meals with one adult entrée purchase at , 2401 W 95th St. You may choose from a variety of options including Chicken Fingers and Applesauce or our delicious Mini Burgers and French Fries. 

5. Trunk N Treat

, 9358 S Homan Ave, is hosting a Trunk N Treat for the village! From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., kids can drop by the church to grab from trunks full of candy, games and a lot fun. 

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