AURORA, IL — Ghouls and goblins will be out in numbers this weekend for Halloween, and what better way to celebrate than drive around the city taking in the most imaginative and demented exterior decorators.
Just in time for the weekend, the City of Aurora unveiled the winners of its Haunt Your House Contest.
Three houses were recognized for their "outstanding decorations and creativity." Each winner will receive a local gift card and a certificate from the city.
1st place: 156 Le Grande Blvd.
2nd place: 719 E Benton St.
3rd place: 346 Ingleside Ave.
"We couldn't believe the amount of creativity and dedication we saw this year!" officials said. "We're so grateful to have a community that wants to have some true Halloween fun! Thank you to all those who participated in this year's contest."
For a more extensive list across Kane County, Patch rounded up the best residential Halloween yard haunts submitted by readers.
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