Hoffman Estates Lifestyle
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Harper course gives Schaumburg resident new career pathSep 09, 2021 11:00 pm - When she logged into her first Career Exploration session, Arnetta Walker wasn't sure what to expect. She felt self-conscious about her age. She was 50 and had recently...
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Take the first step: Barrington Area CROP Walk fights hunger locally, globallySep 09, 2021 6:00 am - The Barrington Area CROP Walk is in its 39th year. In that time, the fundraiser has raised more than $1 million to help feed the hungry and bring basic necessities to th...
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Hoist that stein: Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in the suburbsSep 09, 2021 6:00 am - The seasonal combination of beer, brats and German bands means it's time for Oktoberfest celebrations around the suburbs. Here's a look at several: Schnitzel Platz Okto...
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Prost to Hoffman Estates' Platzkonzert GermanfestSep 08, 2021 6:00 am - Get ready to hoist your stein this weekend when Hoffman Estates' Platzkonzert Germanfest returns to the Virginia Hayter Village Green, 5450 Prairie Stone Parkway, just n...
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They don't remember 9/11, but suburban teachers say students are intensely interested in itSep 08, 2021 5:00 am - At the start of the school year, Fremd High School teacher LoriAnne Frieri often asks her social studies students which historical event they are most interested in stud...
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P.E.O. Chapter DY of Elgin awards scholarshipSep 07, 2021 11:00 pm - P.E.O. Chapter DY of Elgin is pleased to announce the award of the first Chapter DY Illinois Scholarship to Mary Sabo, a 2021 graduate of Larkin High School in Elgin. Sa...
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Former U-46 teacher's scholarship foundation sends Kenyan kids to schoolSep 07, 2021 6:00 am - Brett Weiss taught social studies for more than 12 years at Bartlett High School, where he lined his classroom walls with meaningful quotations from around the world. Am...
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Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra kicks off fall camp for upcoming seasonSep 06, 2021 11:00 pm - In many ways, Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra's Fall Camp resembles any other camp for kids. There are campers in T-shirts and shorts, games and high jinks, pasta suppers...
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Suburban Mosaic: Elgin library exhibit kicks off Hispanic Heritage MonthSep 05, 2021 1:00 am - A colorful collection of ethnic costumes from the Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl is on display in the main rotunda of Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin this month. The...
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Four Northwest suburban libraries among state grant winnersSep 03, 2021 6:00 am - Four Northwest suburban libraries will share more than $361,000 in new state grants, a state lawmaker has announced. The Schaumburg Township District Library will get ab...