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Ascension Alexian Brothers in Elk Grove Village names new hospital presidentFeb 05, 2026 3:06 pm - Ellis Hawkins was named the new president of Ascension Alexian Brothers hospital in Elk Grove Village, replacing Dan Doherty, who left for a similar role in Northwest Indiana.
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Dealing death: Fentanyl-laced pills pose fatal risk to unsuspecting users in northern IllinoisFeb 05, 2026 3:05 pm - Drug Enforcement Administration officials say counterfeit pills are “one of the most dangerous drug threats we face.” The pills are designed to look legitimate but often contain deadly, unpredictable amounts of fentanyl.
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Illinois preapprenticeship program ‘opening doors’ into local union construction jobsFeb 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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Lake in the Hills police to move into new station ThursdayFeb 05, 2026 12:57 pm - The Lake in the Hills police department is moving into its new station this week.
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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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Day care worker accused of giving laxatives to kidsFeb 05, 2026 12:16 pm - A worker at a day care business in St. Charles has been accused of giving laxatives to toddlers without their parents’ permission.
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Beach Park man attacked in his home now facing firearm, drug chargesFeb 05, 2026 12:02 pm - A Beach Park man who was beaten with his own gun during a home invasion Jan. 8 now faces felony firearm and drug charges.
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Man found shot in Oakbrook Terrace parking lot after crashFeb 05, 2026 11:15 am - A man died of gunshot wounds Wednesday night after a crash in a parking lot in Oakbrook Terrace, police report.
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Rolling Meadows diesFeb 05, 2026 10:10 am - Rolling Meadows police confirmed the pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Algonquin Road Wednesday morning has died.
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Glen Ellyn to root on Ethan Cepuran at Olympics watch partyFeb 05, 2026 8:58 am - Olympic speedskater Ethan Cepuran can count on his hometown’s support when he competes with Team USA.