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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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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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Paramedic injured after responding to DUI crash on I-90 near Hoffman EstatesFeb 02, 2026 9:52 am - A paramedic was injured early Monday when a semitrailer truck crashed into a vehicle involved in an earlier crash on Interstate 90 near Hoffman Estates.
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Groundhog Day in Woodstock: Willie predicts early spring, rest of region hopes he’s rightFeb 02, 2026 9:24 am - Woodstock Willie has had his say. He did not see his shadow on Monday morning, meaning an early spring.