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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’
Feb 05, 2026 7:51 am - Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove will no longer allow a nearby bar to sell tickets to the club’s annual ski jump tournament after a photo went viral showing a sign displayed at the establishment that the ski club says “encouraged violence.”
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COD offers discounted college courses for high school seniorsFeb 04, 2026 10:07 pm - College of DuPage is offering a new College Jumpstart program for rising high school seniors, allowing them to earn up to 4 transferable general education courses at a 50% tuition discount.
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Cook County’s new electronic ticketing initiative promises more efficiency, fewer delaysFeb 04, 2026 9:51 pm - Processing and paying certain kinds of traffic tickets will be easier in Cook County with the introduction of electronic ticketing.
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League of Women Voters of Palatine Area introduces VOTE411.org, sets candidate forumsFeb 04, 2026 9:49 pm - A local League of Women Voters chapter aims to provide information to voters on the upcoming March 17 primary election through a series of upcoming candidate forums and a new online resource.
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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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Naperville halts negotiations with electricity supplierFeb 04, 2026 7:05 pm - Naperville City Council members voted 6-3 on Tuesday to stop negotiations with IMEA, the city's electricity provider. As a result, it’s currently unknown who will supply the city with electricity in 2035. But the negotiations could be reopened if a majority of the council asks for it.
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One person killed in rollover on Tri-State Tollway in Des PlainesFeb 04, 2026 6:52 pm - One person was killed in a crash on the Tri-State Tollway in Des Plaines on Wednesday evening.
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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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Man accused of having gun under child’s car seatFeb 04, 2026 6:03 pm - A Downers Grove man has been accused of hiding a loaded gun under the car seat a child was in.