All Stories from February 2, 2026 (Change date)
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Plan for 5-story building on Fox River Grove’s Block B ‘unlikely’ without new TIF, consultant saysFeb 02, 2026 11:39 am - Fox River Grove is looking to create another downtown tax increment financing district — this time specifically to incentivize redevelopment of a vacant block that was demolished last year.
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Underwood introduces bills to expand ways Illinois farmers can sell directly to consumersFeb 02, 2026 11:39 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has introduced legislation that, if passed, could make it easier for local farmers to sell their products directly to consumers.
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Round Lake Police Department announces Officer of the YearFeb 02, 2026 11:35 am - The Round Lake Police Department has announced Officer Nicholas Bowman as its 2025 Officer of the Year.
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Car wash proposed in MundeleinFeb 02, 2026 11:33 am - Mundelein’s planning and zoning commission will meet Wednesday night to discuss a proposal for a car wash and a commercial building.
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League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn hosts candidate forum for Illinois’ 6th District primaryFeb 02, 2026 11:30 am - The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn will host a moderated candidate forum for the Democratic candidates for the U.S. House District 6 on Feb. 6.
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Lambs Farm offers greenhouse Valentine’s Day eventFeb 02, 2026 11:23 am - Lambs Farm is offering Planting Love, a hands-on succulent workshop led by Greenhouse Manager Shelby, from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Lambs Farm Greenhouse.
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Hanover Township Mental Health Board awards FY27 fundingFeb 02, 2026 11:07 am - The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $1,200,000 in FY27 annual funding at their Jan. 27 meeting. Annual funds were awarded to agencies serving Hanover Township residents in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse intervention and prevention.
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Facts Matter: Leaf blower vs. pepper spray photo is fakeFeb 02, 2026 10:44 am - In this week’s Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald examines claims that an ICE protester used a snow blower as a defense against pepper spray, cold temperatures this week are a sign that global warming is not real and more.
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Glenview man accused of child solicitationFeb 02, 2026 10:44 am - A Glenview man faces indecent solicitation of a child and other charges following an undercover investigation, authorities said.
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Sheriff says 'we do in fact have a crime scene' in search for mom of 'Today' host Savannah GuthrieFeb 02, 2026 10:37 am - An Arizona sheriff said Monday that “we do in fact have a crime scene” as authorities search for the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend.