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Person struck by freight train in Villa Park ThursdayFeb 05, 2026 3:37 pm - Officials say a pedestrian was hit by a freight train Thursday in Villa Park.
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Why Batavia wants to reduce lanes on Route 31 through downtownFeb 05, 2026 3:25 pm - Batavia authorities want to reduce traffic lanes on Batavia Avenue (Route 31) through the city’s downtown and believe state officials are inclined to go along with it. There could also be changes for traffic and parking on Wilson Street near the state highway to improve safety for pedestrians.
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One person’s worst moment is another’s online content: Why police want restrictions on bodycam video accessFeb 05, 2026 3:22 pm - Targeting social media sites that profit off embarrassing bodycam videos, police leaders are pushing legislation to limit access to footage. But some see it potentially rolling back gains in police accountability and transparency.
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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.