Hoffman Estates Lifestyle
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Schaumburg kids bridge e-learning gap with 'Summer School' for younger siblingsSep 29, 2020 11:00 pm - For many preschool students, the break since their last in-person schooling has lasted a significant portion of their very young lives. But a handful of third- through s...
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Local Girl Scouts learn about civics, democracy on ZoomSep 29, 2020 11:00 pm - Fifteen-year-old Ameenah Zawahir of Hoffman Estates said she's had a great time helping moderate conversations on Zoom about civics and democracy for her Girl Scout serv...
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Best Bets: Interactive 'Friends Experience' tours to ChicagoSep 29, 2020 11:00 pm - There for You Die-hard fans of the beloved sitcom "Friends" won't want to miss "The Friends Experience." The 12-room interactive display is located along the Magnificent...
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Suburban students collect technology to help others with remote learningSep 29, 2020 6:00 am - A pair of suburban high school students are working toward a shared dream: to make digital devices accessible to more students. Their collection box located near the ent...
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State announces 2021 Teacher of the Year nomineesSep 29, 2020 1:00 am - Two suburban educators are among 10 finalists for the 2021 Illinois Teacher of the Year Award to be announced next month. Kathleen Duffy, who teaches social studies at B...
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Butterfly Run Walk + Flutter goes virtual Oct. 25Sep 28, 2020 11:00 pm - I have had the honor of working with families coping with illness and loss for over 25 years and while every story is sad, not only is Mimi's experience particularly hea...
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Pedaling through the pandemic: Forest preserves report more riders on the bike trailsSep 28, 2020 6:00 am - You weren't imagining it - bike trails were crowded during the shutdown. Five county forest preserves confirmed double and even triple trail usage April through August. ...
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More than 600 people Step It Up for Clearbrook to help thousandsSep 27, 2020 11:00 pm - More than 600 people took to the trail, sidewalk or treadmill to Step It Up for Clearbrook Sept. 26. Clearbrook's annual 5K run or one-mile walk took place virtually thi...
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Sound check: Joanna Connor plays the blues in AuroraSep 23, 2020 6:00 am - Joanna Connor and the blues Head to downtown Aurora to catch blues shredder Joanna Connor as she sets the outdoor stage at Mundy Park ablaze with The Joanna Connor Band ...
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Schaumburg police support Special Olympics with 'Cop in the Lot'Sep 22, 2020 11:00 pm - With most in-person fundraisers for Special Olympics Illinois and its Law Enforcement Torch Run canceled by the pandemic this year, agencies like the Schaumburg Police D...