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Biz Boo, Trunk or Treating Set for Saturday

Downtown Halloween event scheduled from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Halloween fun continues Saturday with the annual Biz Boo event.

Trick-r-treaters can head downtown to "scare up" some holiday treats from various businesses. Participating businesses will display a "Trick-or-Treat HERE!" poster.

Participating businesses include:

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AREAS ALONG ROUTE 47 – BRIDGE ST.

 Old Second National Bank, Countryside Location:

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  • Fontanez PHOTOGRAPHY
  • LegalShield
  • Midas Auto Systems
  • Old Second National Bank (popcorn, coloring contest)
  • Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. (coffee bar & warm cider)              
  • Yorkville Performing Arts Center (drawing for i-Phone 5)

At "Touch-A-Truck"
Old Second National Bank, Countryside Location:

  • Chiro-One Wellness Center
  • KJB Realty
  • Manus Dental
  • Rush-Copley Medical Center (goody bags)

Yorkville - Countryside Parkway East

  • Brenart Eye Clinic
  • The Village Grind (sampling pastries)
  • Yorkville Rec Center

Yorkville - Countryside Parkway West

  • Alpha-Care Health Professional

Yorkville - Route 47 North - Marketview Drive:

  • Rosati's Pizza
  • Yorkville Liquor

Yorkville - Route 47 North:

  • Good Times Food & Liquor
  • Heaven & Hell Bootcamp
  • Sewing Etc.
  • The Olive Gallery

Yorkville - Route 47 North - Commercial Drive:

  • Divas Delights (purse raffle)
  • Saint Joseph Cabinetry (pumpkin carving contest)
  • State Farm (photos with the great pumpkin)

Yorkville - Route 47 (Bridge Street) South:

  • Merlin 200,000 Mile Shop
  • Reflections Metro Salon & Spa
  • West Suburban Bank
  • Whole Child Pediatrics (face painting)

Heritage Woods (South Rt. 47 & Greenbriar Rd.):

  • A Place For Mom
  • Cupcake Me (1 dozen cupcakes giveaway)
  • Heritage Woods of Yorkville (drawing for (2) $50 Visa cards)
  • Midas Auto Systems

Yorkville - Route 47 & Route 126:

  • Anytime Fitness of Yorkville
  • Caring Hands Thrift Shop (Trunk-or-Treat)
  • L.A. Tan
  • Southern Belle's Restaurant

Downtown Yorkville:

  • Cobblestone Bakery & Bistro
  • Kendall Pub
  • Rivers Edge Theatre (costumed actors handing out candy)
  • Yorkville Flower Shop (drawing for fresh fall arrangement)

Downtown Yorkville – (Southbank - Hydraulic St.):

  • DeMont Guitars (Wolfman rock guitar player)
  • GCP Sales
  • River City Roasters (free hot chocolate)
  • Whitewater Ice Cream

Yorkville - Route 47 (Bridge Street) Central:
(West side of Route 47)

  • Chignoli Auto (raffle for $25 Target card)
  • Dave's Meat Market
  • Fox Valley Coins
  • Fox Valley Uniform
  • Papa John’s
  • Travel Services of Yorkville

Yorkville - Route 47 (Bridge Street) Central:

(East side of Route 47)

  • Autozone
  • Chiro-One of Yorkville
  • Coldwell Banker
  • Earthmover Credit Union (photos with mascot, "Dewey")
  • Enterprise Rent-a-Car

Yorkville -- Route 34 & Route 47  

  • Duy's Shoes & Sportswear
  • Katydidit Flowers
  • Kendall Printing
  • Rockstar Buy Shop
  • AMS US Cellular Authorized Agent
  • Jewel Osco
  • Panera Bread
  • Gold Max
  • USA Payday Loans
  • Walgreens

Yorkville – Route 34 & Center Parkway:

  • Countryside Vet Clinic (Prize Wheel)
  • Energetic Health Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Yorkville – Route 34 West - Kendall Marketplace:

  • AT&T Mobile Tel (Bluetooth raffle)
  • Design99
  • Marshalls
  • Nova Nail
  • PetSmart
  • Spirit Halloween
  • SportClips

Yorkville – Route 34 West:

  • Cornish Chiropractic
  • Dollar General
  • Jimmy John's (sandwiches for kids)
  • Legends Grill & Bar

Yorkville – Route 34 West - Sycamore Road:

  • Beds Beds Beds
  • No. 1 Nails
  • STEPS for Kids (Halloween craft activity)

Biz Boo, hosted by the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce, features a number of activities throughout the day, including "Touch a Truck" and a pumpkin carving contest at St. Joseph Cabinetry.

Cross Lutheran’s preschool department is also hosting a “Trunk or Treat” event in the paring lot of Caring Hands Thrift Store, 1002 S. Bridge St. Families are encouraged to stop by to enjoy games, treats and crafts for the kids and to meet the staff of Cross Lutheran’s preschool department. There will also be a sign up for your chance to win a free photography session from Studio 37.

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