Clinton Haunted House officials were in a full-go mode for this year's Haunted House season, ready to provide scare-enthusiasts with a safe and scary experience but updated guidance from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the DeWitt/Piatt Bi-County Health Department today (Friday) forced the Clinton Chamber of Commerce to close the Terror on Washington Street Haunted House for the season.

The updated mandate for Phase IV of the Restore Illinois plan states "haunted houses should remain closed at this time". 

Earlier this month, Executive Director of the Clinton Chamber Marian Brisard indicated the Chamber was moving forward with plans to open the Terror on Washington Street Haunted House on October 9 with social distancing in mind. Preparing the facility for scares that reduced contact with people to help eliminate the spread of the coronavirus in their operation. 

Ticket sales had shifted to online and Chamber officials indicate purchased tickets will be refunded in full.