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Hoffman Estates, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Hoffman Estates! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how much homes on Colchester just sold for
- AEW All Out is coming back to NOW Arena this fall
- How a Hoffman Estates nonprofit is fueling collision-repair careers nationwide
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago and 12 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Nabhaan A.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a Priest that becomes an attorney? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
- Wednesday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, temps: high: 76, low: 66.
- Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Four-bedroom home sells in Hoffman Estates for $520,000 (shawlocal.com) — A four-bedroom, 2,602-square-foot home at 2050 Colchester Avenue in Hoffman Estates recently sold for $520,000, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood prices. Nearby properties on Colchester Avenue and Galloway Drive also closed between $475,000 and $600,000, giving local homeowners and buyers a clear sense of today’s single-family market in this part of town. 
• AEW WrestleDream 2026 Officially Set For Orlando (pwmania.com) — Hoffman Estates wrestling fans can circle September 26, when AEW’s All Out pay-per-view returns to NOW Arena as part of the company’s 2026 schedule. While WrestleDream heads to Orlando in October, All Out keeps a major national wrestling spotlight right here in the northwest suburbs.
• Collision Repair Education Foundation announces 2026 scholarship winners (aftermarketmatters.com) — Based in Hoffman Estates, the Collision Repair Education Foundation is channeling over $195,000 in 2026 scholarships to 102 collision-repair students nationwide. Backed by partners like PPG, State Farm, 3M, and others, the program also supports veterans and women entering the trade, with several Illinois students among the recipients.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago →
Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park
5:00 pm -
Sunset Yoga Fundraiser →
Soul Harbour Ranch, 22093 N Countryside Ln, Barrington
7:30 pm -
2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's →
Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park
9:00 am -
Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Streamwood →
1040 S Sutton Rd, Streamwood
10:00 am -
Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Schaumburg →
1121 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg
10:00 am -
An Evening Honoring the Radiant, Wild & Wise Woman Within at GWC →
Grounded Wellness Center, 2353 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates
6:00 pm -
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Event →
1620 Bond St, Naperville
9:00 am
Wednesday August 5
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Friday August 28
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Other local events
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Riding Center Advisory Committee
Barrington Hills Park District Meeting Room
6:30 pm -
Back to School Hub Launches
Barrington CUSD 220 Barrington, IL 60010 -
Administrative Adjudication
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
6:00 pm -
Elementary Classroom Assignments Posted
Barrington CUSD 220 Barrington, IL 60010 -
Summer Sounds on the Green →
Virginia Mary Hayter Hoffman Estates Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates
7:00 pm -
Middle & High School Schedules Posted
Barrington CUSD 220 Barrington, IL 60010 -
Fun Day in the Park – Deb the Frog Lady →
Vogelei Park & Barn, 650 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates
10:00 am -
Freezy Fridays at Vogelei Park →
Vogelei Park & Barn, 650 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates
12:00 pm
Tuesday August 4
Wednesday August 5
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Hoffman Estates. Apply here.
- Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Streamwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hoffman Estates here.
🗞 Nearby News
Schaumburg
- Alpha Circuit Chooses atg Flying Probe Technology for High-speed Electrical Test and Automation (iconnect007.com)
- Boomers can't hold lead in loss to Mississippi (dailyherald.com)
- EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001493152-26-035759 (sec.gov)
Barrington
- State offers 10-day tax break on back-to-school shopping (dailyherald.com)
Arlington Heights
- Augustana College Honors Arlington Heights Students; MSOE Graduate Earns High Honors (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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