Hoffman Estates
$500K Bond For Man Who Shot Police Officer With BB Gun
A northwest suburban man who fired a BB gun at police responding to a domestic incident at his home Friday is being held on a $500,000 bond.
Hoffman Estates Finds No Sexual Misconduct In Basketball Team Hazing
Rough horseplay, yes. Sexual misconduct, no. That is the finding of an investigation of off-campus hazing at Hoffman Estates High School involving the boys’ basketball team.
Hoffman Estates High School Boys’ Basketball Team Suspended For Hazing
After a one-day internal investigation, the entire boys’ varsity basketball team at Hoffman Estates High School was suspended Saturday for three games.
Report: Sears To Offer Cash Rather Than Health Insurance Plans
Two big employers, including one based in the Chicago area, are changing the way they provide health insurance to their workers.
Police, Condo Owners Fight Crime In Hoffman Estates
olice in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates are working to reduce crime – one condo complex at a time.
Drought Leaving Lawns Dry, Farmers Devastated
Storms packing enough power to leave anyone drenched to the bone passed through Chicago on Thursday, but the area is still severely short on rain.
Walsh Not Apologizing For Comments About Duckworth’s Military Service
Republican Congressman Joe Walsh isn’t apologizing for his statement that Democratic rival Tammy Duckworth seems to talk too much about her military service record.
Show Goes On For 4th Of July, Despite The Heat
Wednesday’s heat and humidity didn’t stop the 4th of July parade in Hoffman Estates, where four towns were coming together to celebrate the nation’s birthday.
In Tight Times, 4 Municipalities Team Up For Fireworks
Hoffman Estates is partnering with two communities and a township to do fireworks this year at the Sears Centre. CBS 2′s Marissa Bailey reports.
Veterans’ Museum Could Be Coming To Hoffman Estates
Northwest suburban Hoffman Estates could soon be the home of a new veterans’ museum.
Elderly Hoffman Estates Man Dies In Blaze At His Home
A 90-year-old man died early Sunday in a fire at his home in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates.
DCFS Investigating Death Of 4-Month-Old Girl
Hoffman Estates police are investigating the death of a 4-month-old Mount Prospect girl who officials say might have died from shaken baby syndrome Saturday afternoon.
Cops Signal Hoffman Estates Boy Died From ‘Tragic Accident’
The bizarre death of an 11-year old boy from Hoffman Estates, who suffered a puncture wound to the chest, appears to be a “tragic accident,” authorities said Monday.
Hairstylist’s Action May Have Saved Client’s Life
A longtime hairstylist is being honored by Hoffman Estates police for helping save an elderly client’s life.
Murder Victim’s Parents Angry Killer Set Free 10 Years Early
A convicted killer was let out of a Florida prison Tuesday, 10 years earlier than expected. The man he murdered was a Chicago native his parents said they’re shocked and angry to hear the news of the killer’s release.
Sears Holdings To Close 5 Illinois Stores
The stores to be shuttered are a Sears in Alton, a Sears Grand/Essentials in McHenry and three K-Marts — in Oak Lawn, Zion and Peru.
Sears To Lay Off 100 Employees At Hoffman Estates HQ
Sears announced Thursday that 100 people will be laid off at its Hoffman Estates headquarters, despite millions of dollars in forthcoming income and property tax incentives.
Your Chicago: Gigi’s Playhouse
From afar, it looks like any other playroom. Kids are laughing — enjoying their toys, books, and each other. But take a closer look and you will see that all of these kids are special. They all have Down syndrome, CBS 2′s Rob Johnson reports.
No Charges For Hoffman Estates Teacher Who Took In Student
There will be no criminal charges against a former Hoffman Estates High School teacher who quit her job under fire for allowing a student to live with her.
Stolen ‘Baby Jesus’ Statue Returned To Owners After 8 Years
A “Baby Jesus” figure is back with its Nativity scene, after being stolen eight years ago.
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