Hoffman Estates Lifestyle
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Suburban communities adopt new biking and pedestrian plansJan 06, 2022 10:00 pm - “Plan your work. Work your plan.” Prudent advice no matter what you attempt. Even wiser if you “make no little plans,” as urban architect Daniel Burnham remarked. Improv...
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Top animal stories of 2021: A look back at some of the four-legged suburban residents that made headlinesJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - The animal story that may have gotten the most attention this year was, unfortunately, a sad one. Ludwig - an Argentine Dogo - was shot to death in August by the husband...
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It's National Blood Donor Month - be a lifesaver and sign up for donationJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - During National Blood Donor Month in January, local civic organizations and churches are partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host blood drives. One dona...
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Fellowship Housing's annual fundraising gala returns to in-person event, Feb. 26Jan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - The nonprofit organization that exists to empower local single moms will once again host an elegant evening of fundraising while celebrating the extraordinary hardworkin...
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The year in crime: First-degree murder, DUI-related deaths, sexual assault among the major suburban crimes for 2021Jan 05, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in 27 years, the Cook County medical examiner's office registered more than 1,000 homicides in 2021. While a majority of the 1,087 homicides - 836 - ...
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Holy Family Parish continues "Adventures in Grace: A pilgrimage"Jan 04, 2022 10:00 pm - Holy Family Catholic Community, Inverness, invites all to join on a spiritual journey that continues forward on Jan. 9, at all Masses. Called "Adventures in Grace: A pi...
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Illinois libraries offer virtual events with bestselling authorsJan 04, 2022 10:00 pm - Starting this month, about 200 libraries across the suburbs and the state will offer virtual events with bestselling authors, thanks to the collaborative effort "Illinoi...
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David Tutera and Randy Fenoli to host the Windy City Wedding Show February 5 & 6, 2022Jan 02, 2022 10:00 pm - Did you know that 19% of all wedding engagements happen in the month of December? 7% happen in January and 8% happen in February. Here are the most popular engagement da...
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Suburban Skyview: Hay bales in Ned Brown preserve help keep out invasive plantsJan 01, 2022 12:00 am - Taking a walk or energetic run through the Ned Brown Forest Preserve (popularly known as Busse Woods) surrounding Elk Grove Village, you will notice the landscape dynami...
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'The heartbeat of Elgin High School': Friends gather to surprise former secretary for her 88th birthdayDec 31, 2021 12:00 am - Susan Fortner of Elgin often jokes with friends that the whole world celebrates her birthday on Dec. 31. It may not have been the whole world, but you wouldn't have know...