Eric Peterson
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Namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse steps into leadership role ahead of gala in SchaumburgFeb 11, 2026 6:24 pm - Hoffman Estates-based GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers will make its 23rd anniversary a special one at its annual gala Feb. 28 in Schaumburg.
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New state legislation targets data centers’ environmental impactsFeb 11, 2026 6:12 pm - A coalition of environmental advocates Wednesday introduced state legislation to guard against impacts on natural resources and consumers’ wallets from future growth of data centers in Illinois.
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Families at St. Hubert School in Hoffman Estates appeal to Cardinal Cupich to keep it openFeb 10, 2026 4:39 pm - A coalition of parents and other allies at St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates has submitted a formal request that Cardinal Blase Cupich reconsider last month’s decision to close the 65-year-old institution this summer.
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Prospect Heights’ Country Gardens Park receives $600,000 state grant for improvementsFeb 10, 2026 11:39 am - The Prospect Heights Park District has received a $600,000 state grant for a $1.2 million plan to expand and improve the 9-acre Country Gardens Park on Schoenbeck Road.
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Hanover Park reports another record-low year for major crimesFeb 09, 2026 5:16 pm - For a second consecutive year, the Hanover Park Police Department has reported a historic low in major crimes.
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8th District Democratic hopefuls debate ICE changes, Noem exitFeb 08, 2026 8:45 pm - The eight Democrats seeking to succeed Raja Krishnamoorthi in the 8th Congressional District recently debated their favored approaches to curbing what they agree is U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement exceeding its legal authority under President Donald Trump.
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Ascension Illinois opens free pharmacies in Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove VillageFeb 06, 2026 2:44 pm - A new partnership will provide access to free medications for low-income, uninsured people at Ascension Illinois’ three hospital campuses in Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village and Chicago.
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League of Women Voters of Palatine Area introduces VOTE411.org, sets candidate forumsFeb 04, 2026 9:49 pm - A local League of Women Voters chapter aims to provide information to voters on the upcoming March 17 primary election through a series of upcoming candidate forums and a new online resource.
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Relief owner picking up from where Schaumburg Boomers’ starter left offFeb 04, 2026 4:05 pm - Civic and business leaders met at Wintrust Field Wednesday to welcome the new owners of the Schaumburg Boomers and thank the team’s founder.
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Republican candidate for 8th Congressional District hammers opponents over their religious beliefsFeb 03, 2026 4:57 pm - A candidate in the 8th Congressional District Republican primary convicted of a hate crime a quarter century ago criticized two of his opponents’ religious beliefs in a joint interview.