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At Pancake Cafe, 3101 N. Barrington Road, the village presented a ceremonial key and the owner said the restaurant had been open “for three and a half weeks” and is “open seven days a week from eight to three” with a menu focused on pancakes, skillets and breakfast items. Village officials noted the location formerly housed Apple Villa.

Bell Works hosts two new entrants. Swing Loose indoor golf held a grand opening in suite 206 and described its facility as six golf bays with shot analysis, simulator courses and space for events and parties; officials said the venue includes a bar and kitchen and will accommodate private reservations. Game Night Out, also at Bell Works, was presented as an interactive party‑game venue for private reservations from roughly eight to 60 people with two‑ and three‑hour experiences; organizers said reservations are handled online.

Forest View Animal Hospital opened at 2547 W. Gulf Road in the Hoffman Village shopping center (near Mariano’s). Presenters described the practice as a full‑service veterinary facility that has been in the community for more than 35 years and offers vaccines, surgery, dentistry and in‑house pharmacy services.

Nothing Bundt Cakes opened at 4611 W. Higgins Road in a shopping center near Route 59 and Route 72. Presenters described an 11‑flavor lineup with two gluten‑free options and multiple size offerings; the bakery accepts in‑store and online orders and uses third‑party delivery platforms.

Why it matters: the village framed the openings as local economic development and community amenities. Officials presented ceremonial “keys to the village” and urged residents to patronize the new businesses.

No regulatory or zoning actions were announced during these ribbon‑cutting segments; remarks were ceremonial and promotional.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of Hoffman Estates Presents the Citizen June 2025 Edition","oneSentenceSummary","Village and chamber officials attended ribbon cuttings and presented keys of the village to new businesses including Pancake Cafe, Swing Loose indoor golf, Game Night Out at Bell Works, Forest View Animal Hospital and Nothing Bundt Cakes.","taxTitle","taxId",0,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6217842,"Hoffman Estates Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen; U.S. representative urges unity",580,740000,1320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642908-ca410fc17e30796b6cd8e3400a85d83d&start=740&end=1320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642908-ca410fc17e30796b6cd8e3400a85d83d/thumbnail_740000.jpg","/articles/6217842/Hoffman-Estates-Memorial-Day-ceremony-honors-fallen-US-representative-urges-unity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217842-a7e42c90ced452cb46e9d2ac09b001e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181666&Signature=GiNw9PjeWjCbE-bW5-nPP~hRVWLt2PqHb4zikI6Vt2MkwUKldlro4yWBk65hhFUpvKWpX9PkAp591IpLp0cAr5ZkhtVIrUKb5VmHWjF9YczgGlsnbY79NEI7qpzTICRYZ04bB0Q8UxvPUhUMvcArXZz1iI4Vo-vMXXhBX4ZxLqn6yglgH3nyS1uCbgszcJVwLHSbvaZzXYhSqk6Z8XJ5JKQ1AvDiTNsZ4JMBPgLvqm6q4yCopOYI9HygCQwZ~uC6gb2Ph2dKqClGgkY1WAnkWLPPkmgxOykAY-n6i3DUnkCmCAIKlpIp1UwgxxNZ4pLFAoRoHigRDc~J2CL~sDII-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hoffman Estates held a Memorial Day flag ceremony that included remarks from local officials and a surprise appearance by U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi.

Mayor Bill McLeod opened the village’s Memorial Day event and introduced the guest speaker. In his remarks, Rep. Krishnamoorthi urged attendees to remember service and sacrifice and to translate memory into action: “I think today we remember that the price of peace is the sacrifice of people who have fallen as well as the sacrifice service of those who are in the armed forces today to protect all of us,” he said. He closed by calling for “action in unity and action in virtue.”

Why it matters: Memorial Day ceremonies serve as local observances of national commemoration. The event combined formal remarks, a flag ceremony and an announced transfer of the flag for an additional service at St. Peter’s later in the morning.

Officials said the ceremony would continue at St. Peter’s, where the color guard would be handed the flag reported at the police‑department ceremony. The mayor thanked organizers, noted broad community participation, and closed the village portion of the event by directing the flag’s transport and the schedule for the morning’s continued observances.

No municipal votes or policy decisions were taken during the ceremony; the meeting‑segment was a civic observance.","At the village Memorial Day observance, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi addressed attendees, calling remembrance an active duty and praising local organizers. Mayor Bill McLeod and local officials led the ceremony and announced further events.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6217847,"Hoffman Estates police collect donations in annual Cop on a Rooftop for Special Olympics Illinois",160,650000,810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642908-ca410fc17e30796b6cd8e3400a85d83d&start=650&end=810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642908-ca410fc17e30796b6cd8e3400a85d83d/thumbnail_650000.jpg","/articles/6217847/Hoffman-Estates-police-collect-donations-in-annual-Cop-on-a-Rooftop-for-Special-Olympics-Illinois","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217847-669036baffcd5a878505e926d2736116/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181666&Signature=SnXuUTne4F3tbhsT7wDvniC7QccFVd-~jSjasjFBryoh2LEkYlhyUTB4ytgCqVNGQH54MybhqmZAM6RhRbSkI8aDAQ16RN-ErOLvk3ILdtpwK8wMh8IQ2nYr7apnf5tOtaJbUfKTX1oMf-Bg17U8JM5YJCJq0psZwDEQgp6bRlvZu8cbdTRZxGu6dBlVs6Mla~dkDa0QlsXwItQxaWxkQ~8Kpto6UhiH9-r2G0CqMzwJ54QVwhLwryFgrih4OovOb6IZnEQLzIrnZzmIRfZP8l1U4xTNkN7iv-04N3-jsfYOcSlJcR10YLJZ-VFkCE4OTIMyl1J6ciYqzXFG-mgDEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hoffman Estates Police Department took part in its annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser at Dunkin’ Donuts locations across town to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois.

Officer John Bending of the Hoffman Estates Police Department described the event and asked for donations, saying, “We’ve been doing cop On a rooftop here in Hoffman Estates for probably about 15 years now. ... it's one of the signature events for the law enforcement Torch run.”

Why it matters: the Torch Run and Cop on a Rooftop are fundraising efforts that support year‑round Special Olympics programs for athletes with intellectual and physical disabilities. Department remarks said donations go directly to athletes and cited department fundraising over recent years.

Department officials said the Hoffman Estates Police Department alone has “probably raised over a hundred thousand dollars in the past five years” for Special Olympics Illinois. Organizers said donations go directly to athlete programs and that supporters can donate year‑round via the Special Olympics Illinois website (noted in remarks as SOILL.org).

No municipal action was required for the fundraiser; the event was described as a community partner activity run by the police department and Dunkin’ franchise locations.

Local contacts: the department urged residents to donate via the Special Olympics Illinois website or seek local Cop on a Rooftop events through Hoffman Estates Police Department communications.","The Hoffman Estates Police Department ran its annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser at Dunkin’ locations, collecting donations for Special Olympics Illinois; officers said the department has raised six‑figure sums for the charity in recent years.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":69,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":-5,"_68":69,"_70":-5,"_71":72,"_73":72},6217852,"Mayor proclaims May 17 as Kids to Parks Day and joins park district for new playground ribbon cutting",192,192700,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3642908-ca410fc17e30796b6cd8e3400a85d83d&start=0&end=192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3642908-ca410fc17e30796b6cd8e3400a85d83d/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6217852/Mayor-proclaims-May-17-as-Kids-to-Parks-Day-and-joins-park-district-for-new-playground-ribbon-cutting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6217852-3e18717214b4f9e1bf8375cf8413c765/orig.mp4?Expires=1771181666&Signature=PlzSZV6nYSgEsLsX6YY1a4l5u5srGforASJpu8NOQrq8zZ0kJEqBnmW~HtPbHJHsF8pgE7VAe5TRwuXZ5CLg0WemtnSEEsOjXdMNVdhZ4s7BU2Jbe58BEivjgB~VW2nMNJQRSELT6W1uTfVJIP1X4WAk0M8yAkKe-lV3gdwJ~rftAq4TARDObYQw-TRrAxTaJuxcIAFllepv4OJEbnudvIedmFrpkOciC20wsitkvjaWGqR92FIlCTlj154DQ9ELknvFGBea538YodgZou~OsJa4KjE1FuG00FMoSJgNmCZNR5TaBCC52drBz3DQy-OYH-2v-LlEvItbmuZ4Vk6TQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Bill McLeod read a proclamation declaring Saturday, May 17, 2025, as Kids to Parks Day in the Village of Hoffman Estates and joined park-district staff for a ribbon cutting at a newly completed playground.

The proclamation noted the National Park Trust’s Kids to Parks Day and said the program “fosters outdoor enthusiasts” and “encourages kids and families to get outside.” McLeod read the formal text, saying, “I, William D. McLeod ... hereby proclaim Saturday, May 17, 2025 as Kids to Parks Day in the Village of Hoffman Estates.”

Why it matters: the village and the Hoffman Estates Park District framed the event as both a community celebration and part of ongoing local investment in recreation. Officials singled out a recent state funding contribution and district staff work as enabling the playground project.

Park-district and village officials said state Representative Fred Crespo provided funding that helped pay for the playground. A park-district official said, “Fred managed to provide half a million dollars of funding for this park district,” and thanked Crespo for long‑term support. Park staff named in remarks included Dustin Hugin, director of parks and planning, and Brian Bechtel, deputy director, who were credited with project work done in‑house to reduce costs.

The event combined the proclamation with a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the new outdoor playground; presenters referred several times to Moonlake Park when describing the new play area and also used the nearby Fabrini Park name in remarks. Officials said the district has received recognition as a two‑time gold‑medal park district and emphasized the role of playgrounds in encouraging children’s outdoor activity and community health.

No vote or formal municipal ordinance accompanied the proclamation; it was presented as a mayoral proclamation and ceremonial recognition.

Local contacts and next steps: officials encouraged families to participate in Kids to Parks Day events and to visit newly opened playgrounds run by the Hoffman Estates Park District.","Mayor Bill McLeod read a proclamation declaring May 17, 2025, Kids to Parks Day and took part in a ribbon cutting for a new Hoffman Estates Park District playground. Officials credited state funding and local staff for completing the project.","actionData","errors"]

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