Hoffman Estates Lifestyle
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Rains fall on local 'American Idol' aspirants at United CenterJun 21, 2009 11:00 pm - They lined up in chutes, befitting a cattle call, and, as might have been expected in a city known for its stockyards, most were led calmly if not quietly to the slaught...
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Giving Garden more important than everJun 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Area food pantries have seen numbers of visits soar during the recent economic downturn - some by as much as 80 percent - leaving administrators scrambling to add distri...
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College radio stations are holding their own as world turns digitalJun 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Deep inside the studios of WONC 89.1 FM, the radio station of Naperville's North Central College, sits a device that might seem like a relic from the Jurassic Period: a ...
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Hoffman Estates grows into major suburban hubJun 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Hoffman Estates is changing. The village, once a small bedroom community, has become a major corporate center with an emerging entertainment and shopping district. The v...
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It's that time again: Suburban festivals get into full swingJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - It's finally here - the start of a season full of reasons to get out of the house and enjoy, as suburban festivals and outdoor events get into full swing today. Whether ...
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Musical "Camelot" opens season for RaviniaJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Ravinia Festival opened its season Friday night in Highland Park with the musical "Camelot." Tony winner George Hearn and two-time Grammy winner Sylvia McNair led the en...
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Suburban native balances head, heart in Goodman dramaJun 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Greg Matthew Anderson, currently appearing in The Goodman Theatre's production of "Rock 'n' Roll," didn't think he would become an actor when he went to college. "I did...
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Hoffman Estates cop sheds 42 pounds to become Fittest LoserMay 10, 2009 11:00 pm - How did the Fittest Loser Challenge change Lisa Notarnicola's life? Her pants size dropped from 12 to 6. Her cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar all plummeted. S...
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Thomas, friends coming to Sears CentreMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Well-loved Thomas the Tank Engine and his pals Sir Topham Hatt and the people of Sodor assist a traveling circus in the family-friendly "Thomas and Friends Live! Onstage...
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'Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy' coming to AuroraMay 04, 2009 11:00 pm - After playing a prime engagement on Broadway, "Cirque Dreams: Jungle Fantasy" jumps back into the Chicago area with a stop at the Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., A...