Hoffman Estates
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Three U-46 educators take on new leadership positionsJan 12, 2026 12:04 am - On Dec. 15, the Elgin Area School District U-46 board promoted three internal candidates to new leadership roles within the district for the 2026-27 school year.
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Transforming Touhy: Gridlocked and hazardous, major suburban thoroughfare is getting a redoJan 11, 2026 8:45 pm - Big changes are coming to the Touhy Avenue corridor in northwest Cook meaning faster travel for the millions of drivers who use it.
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Don’t trash that battery: Rechargeables and others being accepted for recycling under new state lawJan 11, 2026 8:45 pm - With the groundwork for a new state law done and mechanisms in place, consumers now have places to take batteries rather than have them rolling around in kitchen drawers or gathering dust in the garage.
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Peace Camp for middle schoolers promotes interfaith dialogue and friendshipJan 11, 2026 4:35 pm - The Children of Abraham Coalition is hosting its ninth annual Peace Camp for middle school students to learn about different religions and combat faith-based prejudice. Over two afternoons, participants will visit places of worship and engage in activities to understand each other's traditions and develop skills against bullying
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Girls basketball: Carmel defeats St. ViatorJan 10, 2026 10:33 pm - Less than 24 hours after a nonconference win at Lake Forest on Friday night, Carmel's girls basketball was back at it in an East Suburban Catholic Conference contest on Saturday at St. Viator,
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Retired Elgin Community College board member, Larkin High teacher John Duffy dies at 91Jan 10, 2026 8:03 pm - Funeral services will be held this week for longtime Larkin High School teacher and Elgin Community College board member John Duffy, who died on Christmas Eve at the age of 91.
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Girls wrestling: Freshmen stand out at Conant InviteJan 10, 2026 7:51 pm - A roundup of Saturday’s girls and boys wrestling action from around the suburbs.
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Boys basketball: Glenbard North slips past Hersey in DuKane/MSL ChallengeJan 10, 2026 7:05 pm - Glenbard North edged Hersey 54-52 at the DuKane Conference/Mid-Suburban League Challenge boys basketball showdown.
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Suburban child care providers concerned about federal funding uncertaintiesJan 10, 2026 2:33 pm - The Trump administration’s plans to freeze about $1 billion in federal child care funding to Illinois was temporarily blocked by a judge Friday, but still has parents and providers worried about future financial uncertainty.
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Christmas in March? What suburbs can do when holiday cheer lingers or becomes a safety issueJan 10, 2026 12:15 pm - While not many suburbs set a deadline for the removal of holiday decorations, there’s a national precedent that can be applied more broadly if lingering lights are deemed unsafe or a nuisance.