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Hoffman Estates seeks host families for cultural exchanges with Sister City in FranceDec 29, 2023 9:55 am - The Sister Cities Commission of Hoffman Estates is seeking host families for two cultural exchanges in 2024 as it prepares to welcome guests from the Sister City of Angou...
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Hoffman Estates to host 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast Jan. 15Dec 29, 2023 9:53 am - A Hoffman Estates tradition will reach a milestone in January as the village’s Cultural Awareness Commission holds its 20th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakf...
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Applicants sought for Hoffman Estates Citizens Fire AcademyDec 29, 2023 9:50 am - Civilians can train like firefighters by joining the Hoffman Estates Fire Department’s 2024 Citizens Fire Academy. Participants will complete search and rescue drills, le...
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Alpaca and donkeys featured at Holy Trinity’s Living NativityDec 28, 2023 10:13 pm - This year, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Elgin staged a Living Nativity with real animals. Church members in shepherd costumes staged the Bethlehem scene. The alpaca ...
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Two charged after family squabble leads to gunfireDec 28, 2023 7:21 pm - One person is in custody after a family argument turned violent Wednesday evening and gunfire erupted in Hoffman Estates. Chung Yum, 50, is charged with a felony count of...
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Send off 2023 with a New Year’s Eve dinner in the suburbsDec 28, 2023 12:06 pm - Time to finish 2023 strong with a night out at one of the myriad suburban restaurants and bars offering good food, good drinks and a good time on New Year’s Eve. Ab...
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Kane County guides local leaders on asylum seekersDec 28, 2023 11:47 am - In response to the unexpected arrival of out-of-state buses carrying asylum-seekers, Kane County is offering guidance to its cities and villages, officials said in a news...
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VHPA Car Rally in ChicagoDec 28, 2023 10:52 am - In this season of piety, the Hindus in the Chicago area had the opportunity to participate in a unique devout experience. On Dec 23, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America’...
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Hoffman Estates to help recycle Christmas trees, wreaths, lightsDec 27, 2023 2:45 pm - The village of Hoffman Estates is encouraging recycling of live Christmas trees and wreaths, holiday lights and extension cords, and gift-wrapping paper. Curbside Christm...
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How new spaces will help ECC arts students thriveDec 27, 2023 1:03 pm - Elgin Community College is nearing the completion of a yearlong renovation project of the college’s art and design, performing arts, and music production classrooms. The...