The ongoing troubles of the U.S. economy have caused some members of the DuPage County Board to think twice about Chairman Robert Schillerstrom’s $220 million plan to upgrade county infrastructure.

The Carol Stream Park District will host an evening for families to celebrate Halloween.

Members of the Suburban Chicagoland Dachshund Lovers   will have their Howl O’Weiners’ Ball from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at Paw Law, 25W775 Lake St., Roselle.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is adjusting the operating hours of its disaster recovery center based on an examination of the center’s first week of operation.

The Indian Prairie Library,  401 Plainfield Road, Darien, will host the presentation of “The Getty Villa: Pacific Paradise” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Kelley Larson said she was drawn to working at Adventist GlenOaks Hospital because of its faith-based services. Her superiors recently put their faith in her, appointing Larson to the position of nurse manager of the medical surgical unit.

The Indian Prairie library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, will host “Connect on the Net” at 7 p.m. Oct. 29.

DuPage County is making efforts to correct misinformation and answer frequently-asked questions about recovery from last month’s flooding.

Candidates for the DuPage County Board in the 2nd and 3rd districts and Forest Preserve Board candidates will debate at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Downers Grove.

DuPage County assistant state’s attorney Paul Marchese was honored Thursday by Illinois’ Metropolitan Enforcement Groups in recognition of his prosecutorial support during a recent drug sting dubbed “Operation Scratch Off.”

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s 180-vehicle fleet will be getting a new $7.5 million home at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville.

The Bloomingdale Public Library has started a program with Lake Park High School to provide tutoring for students who need additional help with homework.

Glenbard North High School in Carol Stream celebrated homecoming 2008 last week with a variety of activities to boost school pride and spirit.

Glendale Heights will celebrate the fall harvest season with scarecrows, a craft fair and lots of chili.

While the rest of the DuPage County government will be closed Monday for Columbus Day, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s disaster recovery center will stay open.