Hoffman Estates
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‘A bucket list item that I didn’t know I had’: Suburban garage rockers prep for first headlining gig since ’60sJun 26, 2026 10:11 am - The Huns, a 1960s garage rock band from the Northwest suburbs, have reunited and are rehearsing for their first solo show since going their separate ways after high school graduation in 1969.
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Ceremonial wall demolition connects east and west sides of Bell Works in Hoffman EstatesJun 25, 2026 2:55 pm - A major milestone was reached this week in the evolution of the Bell Works Chicagoland “metroburb” in Hoffman Estates.
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Countdown to prep football: Nine area juniors to watchJun 25, 2026 6:00 am - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with nine area juniors to see play this season.
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‘We are going to get it right’: Dart outlines plans to curb crime on trains, busesJun 25, 2026 5:00 am - Professionalism, accountability and a safe system for Metra, Pace and CTA riders are among Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s goals in heading up a regionwide task force.
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U-46 board honors 14 All-State MusiciansJun 24, 2026 10:36 pm - Fourteen middle and high school students from Elgin Area School District U-46 were recognized at the June 15 board meeting for being selected as All-State Musicians through the Illinois Music Education Association's competitive audition process, representing the highest musical achievement for secondary students in Illinois.
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Local residents protest potential rezoning of Plum Farms site in Hoffman Estates for data centerJun 24, 2026 7:10 pm - Residents of communities near the 186-acre Plum Farms property in Hoffman Estates Wednesday protested its proposed rezoning for industrial uses they consider a smoke screen for a data center.
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Barrington’s Sirois conquers Hayward Field in preparation for world championshipJun 24, 2026 5:30 pm - Columnist Dave Oberhelman writes about local athletes and other local sports figures.
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SCORE! students to put on their original opera ‘When We Are Older’Jun 24, 2026 11:45 am - Elgin area students, age 9-13, have created an original opera titled "When We Are Older" through the SCORE! program run by Hamilton Wings nonprofit. It’s the 23rd production from the program, which provides free arts education to underserved children. The opera will be performed on June 27 at Elgin Community College Arts Center.
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Palatine Township awarded $500,000 in Community Project Funding for Haven ProjectJun 24, 2026 10:43 am - Palatine Township has been awarded $500,000 in Community Project Funding championed by Congressman Mike Quigley. Palatine Township’s Haven Project will upgrade the Township facilities, including the food pantry to help meet the increasing demand of residents utilizing the services.
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Home & garden calendar, June 23-July 4Jun 23, 2026 5:23 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like firefly friendly yards, America250 celebrations, and more. Also, list of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows, workshops and more.