🌱 See what a four-bedroom on Mallard Lane just sold for

Cheers Hoffman Estates! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See what a four-bedroom on Mallard Lane just sold for
• Which Hoffman Estates hometown infielder is taking the field Tuesday?
• How a Bartlett golf outing helps feed Hoffman Estates families in need

Also on today's calendar: Arlington Squares Try Square Dancing! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Four-bedroom home sells for $590,000 in Hoffman Estates (shawlocal.com) — A four-bedroom, 2,816-square-foot home on Mallard Lane in Hoffman Estates recently sold for $590,000, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood prices. The article also lists a few other nearby sales, giving local homeowners and buyers a sense of how values are trending on Mallard Lane and Hunters Ridge.
   

• Who from DuPage County area's former high school athletes will participate in games on Tuesday, Aug. 18? (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — One former Montini Catholic standout from Hoffman Estates, infielder Estevan Moreno, is among several DuPage-area products suiting up in minor league games on Tuesday night. The roundup notes his team, position, and game time, giving local fans a chance to follow a hometown player's progress alongside other suburban pros.
   

• 'The struggle is real': Food For Friends working to fight hunger, give hope (dailyherald.com) — Hoffman Estates residents are directly served through Fellowship Housing, one of several suburban partners working with the Food For Friends nonprofit to fight hunger. The group is seeking golfers, sponsors, and volunteers for its Sept. 15 fundraiser in Bartlett, which helps fund year-round food distributions, holiday meal bags, and clothing drives for struggling families across the region.
   

📸 Around Hoffman Estates

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hoffman Estates

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Summer Sounds on the Green →
  Virginia Mary Hayter Hoffman Estates Village Green, 5510 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Public Safety
  Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
  1:30 pm
• Building & Zoning
  Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
  3:30 pm
• K/1 Curriculum Night
  Lincoln Prairie School HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• First Day of School (PK and Kindergarten)
  Barrington CUSD 220 Barrington, IL 60010
• Eisenhower Curriculum Night
  Dwight D Eisenhower JHS HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
  5:30 pm
• Plan Commission
  Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
  7:00 pm
• Architectural Control Commission
  Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
  7:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Arlington Squares Try Square Dancing! →
  St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 1201 E Anderson Dr, Palatine
  2:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Try Square Dancing! →
  Christian Church of Arlington Heights, 333 W Thomas St, Arlington Heights
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• State Rep. Anna Moeller's Annual Senior Fair →
  665 Barrington Ave, Carpentersville
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Watercolor Event with Friends at GWC →
  Grounded Wellness Center, 2353 Hassell Rd, Hoffman Estates
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost Bassett Hound.
  Last reported sitting is at Encore Village. She has air tag with her name and my phone number but is skittish around people. FOUND! We were able to… (Nextdoor Hoffman)
• Update: Pet Reunited
  Popcorn, a dog who went missing in Schaumburg, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 9 hours, 8 minutes. Message from Owner: "She has… (Nextdoor Hoffman)

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Hoffman Estates. Apply here.
• Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate (6am-10am) - Poplar Creek Crssing in Hoffman Estates. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hoffman Estates here.

🗞 Nearby News

Schaumburg

• Book Senior Care Services in Schaumburg, IL with Maureen S. from $25/hr (care.com)
• AED writes letter urging Trump, Carney to pursue fair North American trade (constructconnect.com)
• Willdan strengthens storage engineering with KCS acquisition (solarbuildermag.com)

Barrington

• Palatine police seek information 3-year anniversary of teen's deadly shooting (wgntv.com)

Palatine

• Mount Prospect homeowners cultivate their native roots (dailyherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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