Hoffman Estates Lifestyle
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Constable: Former troublemaker, disciplinarian at Conant reunite after 40 yearsMar 19, 2022 1:00 am - Forty years ago, at the start of her career at Conant High School, Hoffman Estates teenager Amy Powell got accustomed to the walk. She'd leave whatever classroom she'd g...
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Elgin High School wins U-46 TalentFest TrophyMar 15, 2022 6:00 am - Elgin High School took home the traveling TalentFest Trophy at the recent Elgin Area School District U-46 TalentFest, held at the Hemmens Cultural Center. South Elgin Hi...
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'Teachable moments': How history teachers are bringing war in Ukraine into suburban classroomsMar 14, 2022 1:00 am - As live history unfolds in Ukraine, high school social studies teachers in the suburbs are adjusting lesson plans on the fly to help their students make sense of it all....
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Women in media to share insights, challenges at Harper panel discussionMar 13, 2022 6:00 am - In keeping with the theme of Women's History Month, I will be part of a panel of women speakers sharing insights on the opportunities and challenges facing women in medi...
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Get your blue pinwheels to support Shelter, Inc. and kids who are abusedMar 10, 2022 10:00 pm - Beginning April 1, blue pinwheel gardens from Shelter, Inc., will be spinning throughout the Northwest suburbs in recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention...
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Arlington Heights nonprofit to host fundraiser at Bowlero in Buffalo GroveMar 08, 2022 10:00 pm - New this year, Love-A-Bowl for Clearbrook promises an afternoon of family fun and good times - all for a good cause. The event will be held on Saturday, April 9, at Bowl...
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Best Bets: 'Trolls Live!' tours to Now ArenaMar 08, 2022 4:00 am - Hair kin Fans of the “Trolls” films by DreamWorks Animation won't want to miss seeing their favorite characters on stage when the touring show “Trolls Live!” plays this ...
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Good News Sunday: Vernon Hills woman runs a food pantry out of her garageMar 06, 2022 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: The unlikely headquarters of an enduring...
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Sweet tradition: Learn the secrets of turning sap to syrup at various maple sugaring festsMar 04, 2022 5:00 am - The maple sap is flowing, which is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Learn how maple syrup is made, and maybe even try your hand at tapping a tree, at o...
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Sugar Bush Fair makes its return to Spring ValleyMar 03, 2022 10:00 pm - Witness Indigenous re-enactments of maple syrup production, learn the history of maple syruping and enjoy breakfast at Spring Valley's Sugar Bush Fair. Sugar Bush Fair i...