Eric Peterson
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After 18 months of debate, Prospect Heights adopts rules for backyard chickensJun 24, 2025 11:06 am - After 18 months of discussion and deliberation, Prospect Heights officials Monday set rules for the previously unregulated practice of residents keeping chickens on their property.
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Schaumburg Township hosts Veteran Coffee Social on ThursdayJun 24, 2025 9:41 am - Veterans and their families and allies are invited to connect over coffee in a casual and friendly atmosphere at Schaumburg Township’s Veteran Coffee Social from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 26 at 1 Illinois Blvd. in Hoffman Estates.
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‘Basically reckless driving’: Schaumburg enacts regulations on use of e-bikes and scootersJun 23, 2025 6:41 pm - Schaumburg has joined a growing list of suburban regulators of the use of electric bicycles and scooters in the interest of the safety of riders and pedestrians.
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Fire forces evacuation of Schaumburg’s Meineke Recreation CenterJun 23, 2025 1:17 pm - Fire broke out just after 11 a.m. Monday at the Schaumburg Park District’s Meineke Recreation Center after workers apparently struck a gas line during construction.
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Garage fire causes $15,000 damage to Hoffman Estates home but no injuriesJun 14, 2025 5:43 pm - A fire contained to the attached garage of a two-story Hoffman Estates home caused an estimated $15,000 worth of damage but no injuries Saturday morning.
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Local ‘No Kings’ protests held across the suburbs SaturdayJun 14, 2025 5:06 pm - Thousands rallied Saturday at suburban “No Kings” events protesting the policies of President Donald Trump on the same day the president held a military parade in Washington, D.C., marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary on his 79th birthday.
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Retiring Superintendent Lisa Small lauded after 33-year career in District 211Jun 13, 2025 12:43 pm - Having always encouraged students to plan for their futures, retiring Superintendent Lisa Small is about to realize her own after a 33-year career with Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211.
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Returning Hoffman Estates golf tournament aims to raise funds for residents in needJun 12, 2025 5:15 pm - A second annual Hope Fore Hoffman Golf Tournament scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, aims to raise money for Hoffman Estates’ Self-Help Fund for residents in need.
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New era, old name? Debate grows over honoring former mayor at new Schaumburg village hall as construction nearsJun 11, 2025 4:21 pm - While the family of Schaumburg’s influential early mayor Bob Atcher believes the next village hall should continue to be named in his honor, current Mayor Tom Dailly doesn’t see that as a foregone conclusion.
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‘A very good vibe’: New businesses discuss their moves to SchaumburgJun 10, 2025 4:20 pm - Four businesses that recently moved or are relocating to Schaumburg discussed their experiences Tuesday during the Schaumburg Business Association’s Mid-Year Economic Update.