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Not for the faint of heart, suburban haunted houses open this weekend with enough chills and thrills, blood and guts, mayhem and horror to satisfy even the most intrepic haunt enthusiast.

Hanover Township families facing financial hardship can now apply online for the annual December holiday sponsor-a-family and toy drive programs.

Updates to portions of Cook Countys and Kane Countys Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are nearly complete.

Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is offering a variety of creative art programs this fall.

Twenty fantastical, colorful animals will feel right at home in the home of imaginary stories at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.

Notable residents from Elgins past will have their stories brought to life this weekend during the 36th Bluff City Cemetery Walk.

The Elsinore Theatre Ensemble presents Steven Dietzs "Shooting Star" on Sept. 29 to Oct. 15.

Ellas Friends, the support group for the Ella Johnson Library in Hampshire, will be holding its annual book sale on Oct. 6-8.

Juan Rivero recalls leaving his home in Mexico City at age nine and immigrating to the United States with his parents and siblings. Like many immigrant children, Rivero faced isolation because of the language barrier and struggled with his identity.

Thanks to naturalist May Theilgaard Wattss vision, bikers and trail users are now reaping the benefits in Cook, DuPage and Kane counties.