All Stories from February 2, 2026 (Change date)
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Ordinance prohibiting ICE from staging on Downers Grove property up for vote TuesdayFeb 02, 2026 1:50 pm - An ordinance that would prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from staging on Downers Grove municipal property is expected be voted on at Tuesday’s village council meeting.
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Best Bets: ESO in concert, Long Grove Cocoa Crawl and Chicago Botanic’s orchid showFeb 02, 2026 1:40 pm - This weekend, listen to the sounds of Barber and Brahms courtesy of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Plus, warm up with hot chocolate during the Long Grove Cocoa Crawl and view beautiful flowers during the Chicago Botanic Garden’s “The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy” in Glencoe.
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Grant Woods Expansion Moves ForwardFeb 02, 2026 1:37 pm - The Lake County Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of approximately 0.82 acres to expand Grant Woods Forest Preserve in Ingleside.
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The HAP Foundation selected to lead Lake County CHW Learning CollaborativeFeb 02, 2026 1:24 pm - The HAP Foundation has been selected to lead the Lake County Community Health Worker Learning Collaborative and Medicaid Assessment Initiative funded by The Hunter Family Foundation, the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County, and the Steans Family Foundation.
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Celebrate local roots and lasting legacies during Black History Month at Gail Borden LibraryFeb 02, 2026 1:14 pm - Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin is hosting various programs and events to celebrate Black History Month, including exhibits, discussions, and presentations.
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Look: Take a minute to enjoy The Week in Pictures photo galleryFeb 02, 2026 1:13 pm -
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Labor Department delays January jobs report because of partial shutdownFeb 02, 2026 1:10 pm - The Labor Department, citing the partial federal government shutdown, said Monday that it will not release the January jobs report on Friday as scheduled.
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GOP chair rejects Clintons’ offer in Epstein investigation ahead of contempt of Congress voteFeb 02, 2026 1:07 pm - The Republican chair of a House Committee rejected an offer Monday from former President Bill Clinton to conduct a transcribed interview for a House investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, pushing the threat to hold both Clintons in contempt of Congress closer towards a vote.
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Trump plans to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18% after India agreed to stop buying Russian oilFeb 02, 2026 1:03 pm - President Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to lower tariffs on goods from India to 18%, from 25%, after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil.
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Carmel Catholic High School’s 52nd Street Scenes Returns Feb. 6-7Feb 02, 2026 12:31 pm - One of the nation’s longest-running school fundraisers — Carmel Catholic High School’s Street Scenes — returns for its 52nd year Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7, featuring over 40 live bands, charity casino games, theatrical performances, a magic show, a popular cabaret-style student show, local food and beverage vendors, a silent auction and much more.