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Illinois preapprenticeship program ‘opening doors’ into local union construction jobs
Feb 05, 2026 2:58 pm - As the labor market evolves, Illinois is looking to develop a workforce ready to meet the state’s future economic demands. In Kane County, state funding is enabling the expansion of pre-apprenticeship opportunities for workers looking to begin a career in the construction trades.
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Daily Herald Suburban Business accepting submissions for 2026 Book of ListsFeb 05, 2026 2:30 pm - Local businesses in various industries have a chance to get listed for free in the 2026 Book of Lists, a premium reference for executives.
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New Indian fusion restaurant, banquet hall could replace shuttered Golden Corral in ElginFeb 05, 2026 12:46 pm - A new Indian fusion restaurant and banquet hall could be coming to the space formerly occupied by Golden Corral on Randall Road in Elgin.
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Recreational cannabis dispensary proposed for former Bakers Square in LibertyvilleFeb 05, 2026 8:18 am - An ordinance prohibiting recreational marijuana sales in town could be put to the test with a proposal to open a dispensary in Libertyville.
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Norge Ski Club ends association with local bar over sign club says ‘encouraged violence’
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Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year
Feb 04, 2026 7:32 pm - Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study. The paper, published...
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‘All of us want them to stay’: GOP governor candidates opine on Bears’ threats to go to Hoosier stateFeb 04, 2026 6:42 pm - One candidate is concerned about tax breaks to the team hurting “everyday, ordinary Illinoisans.”
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Fatpour tapped for downtown Mount Prospect location, parking concerns raisedFeb 04, 2026 5:10 pm - Mount Prospect trustees approved plans for Fatpour Tap Works in a 6-1 vote, including Mayor Paul Hoefert, voting to provide up to $800,000 in tax increment financing assistance and zoning relief for setback and parking requirements.
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Relief owner picking up from where Schaumburg Boomers’ starter left offFeb 04, 2026 4:05 pm - Civic and business leaders met at Wintrust Field Wednesday to welcome the new owners of the Schaumburg Boomers and thank the team’s founder.
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Why nobody really knows the scale of the U.S. housing crisis
Feb 04, 2026 10:28 am - America faces a serious housing shortage, one that Moody’s estimates would take more than 2 million new homes to resolve.