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Resident asks whether Hoffman Estates allows backyard chickens or beekeeping; official says neither is legalized
Hoffman Estates Village Board · November 18, 2025
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Summary
At the Nov. 17 board meeting, resident Justin Colts asked whether his property in Hoffman Estates permits backyard chickens or beekeeping; a village official replied that the village has not legalized either practice and confirmed Colts’ address.
During public comment at the Hoffman Estates Village Board meeting on Nov. 17, resident Justin Colts identified himself and asked whether his property (740 West Algonquin Road) is incorporated and whether the village permits backyard chickens or beekeeping.
A village official replied, "The village board has not legalized either…
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