Hoffman Estates Lifestyle
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Facts and folklore about marshy cattailsOct 02, 2020 6:00 am - When it comes to cattails, I thought I had the subject pretty well covered. I had led many field trips to cattail marshes and conducted wetland seminars on the subject. ...
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Anderson Animal Shelter to host a Backyard Bash Oct. 10Oct 01, 2020 11:00 pm - Since we can't gather this year for the Walk4Animals to celebrate the final "leg" of the fundraising event, Anderson Animal Shelter has put together a livestreaming even...
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One Barrington family, two Eagle ScoutsOct 01, 2020 1:00 am - A family in Barrington has not one, but two members who are Eagle Scouts, a rank achieved by few in the scouting community. Blake Garrels, a senior at Barrington High Sc...
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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. ...