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Photo Gallery: Yikes! Check Out These Scary Homes

Bolingbrook Patch recognizes the best Halloween-themed homes in Bolingbrook.

Bolingbrook Patch strolled the streets of Bolingbrook last week in search of the village's best Halloween-decorated houses. 

Here's what we found. Have your own photo of a decorated house? Think your home stands up to these? Submit your own photos by clicking on the "Submit your photos" link above the photo gallery or email your photos to brianf@patch.com

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First Place

Dead End Haunt—1438 Nicholas Dr., located on the west end of in Winding Meadows subdivision.

Directions: Take Boughton Road to Vincent Drive; turn left and continue to Nicholas Drive and turn right into the dead end street.

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Second Place

A Child’s Nightmare—400 Justine Ave., located on the east side of .

Directions: Make a right turn at Boughton Road and Pinecrest Road and continue south to Justine; the house is on the corner and you can’t miss it.

Third Place 

Peak if You Dare—780 Lily Cache, located just east of  and features a life size carriage, scary figures and inflatables.

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