The cause of a fire that killed a wheelchair-bound 91-year-old Hoffman Estates man remains unknown, pending an evaluation by an electrical engineer, fire officials said … Read more ›
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Automotive
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Napleton's Schaumburg Subaru Holds 'Outback Attack'
Napleton's Schaumburg Subaru is currently featuring a sales promotion, called the 'Outback Attack.' During May, Napleton’s Schaumburg Subaru will be ... Read more ›
Nature, News, Schools
MacArthur students plant ‘Teaching Garden’
Students at MacArthur Elementary School in Hoffman Estates planted tomatoes, marigolds, peppers, watermelon and other plants recently, creating a garden for future classroom learning. As … Read more ›
News
Man, 90, dies after fire in his Hoffman Estates home
A 90-year-old man was pronounced dead after a fire occurred at his Hoffman Estates home overnight, officials said. Read more on Chicago Tribune Read more ›
Weather
Chicago could get its first 90-degree day of 2012 today
Portions of the Chicago area could experience 90-degree temperatures for the first time this year today. According to ChicagoWeatherCenter.com, today’s high is expected to be … Read more ›
News
Missouri-based pet food maker issues another recall
The Associated Press reports: Illinois is among the states from where Meta, Mo.-based Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling another type of dog food because … Read more ›
News, Schools
District 15 teacher contract talks expected to conclude soon
Palatine-area District 15 teachers will likely see a new contract in the coming weeks, according to union and district officials. The two parties met Thursday, … Read more ›
News
Joint Memorial Day ceremony planned
Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates will have a joint Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28. At 10 a.m., residents can gather at the Hoffman Estates … Read more ›
Schools
From the community
New Head Girls’ Basketball Coach Looking to Push Team to the Next Level
As the school year winds down, officials at Saint Viator High School announced Friday a new addition to the girls’ basketball program: Christina Jost, head … Read more ›
News, Schools
U-46 teachers to vote on contract May 30
Elgin-based U-46 teachers will vote on a proposed, new contract later this month, union officials said late Wednesday. Elgin Teachers Association President Kathryn Castle said … Read more ›
Community service
From the community
Jaycee Carnival – Rides, Games, Food and Fun!
The Hoffman Estates Jaycees are sponsoring a Carnival from May 24th through May 28th at Barrington Square Town Center on Higgins Road, just east of … Read more ›
