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DuPage group to build altars, hold vigil Saturday for those killed by immigration enforcement officersFeb 06, 2026 2:32 pm - The Casa DuPage Workers Center, together with community members, will honor three people killed by federal immigration officers by constructing Day of the Dead altars Saturday in Wheaton.
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Puppy Paws & Storytime Day at Hawthorn mall features adoptions and pet expert Steve DaleFeb 06, 2026 2:27 pm - Nationally syndicated pet expert Steve Dale will lead a fun dog-safety presentation as part of Puppy Paws & Storytime Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday on the upper level of Hawthorn mall next to Macy’s, Route 60 and Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills.
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Candidate exits Democratic primary for DuPage County sheriffFeb 06, 2026 11:30 am - A Democratic candidate for DuPage County sheriff has withdrawn from the race.
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‘Hearts permanently broken’: Driver in DUI crash that killed Island Lake man sentenced; family tells of griefFeb 06, 2026 10:25 am - Before a packed courtroom in McHenry County Thursday, friends and family of a 24-year-old Island Lake man killed in 2024 by a drunk driver spoke of the light and love he brought to their lives.
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‘Communication is key’: Gurnee police program supports those on autism spectrumFeb 05, 2026 5:41 pm - Gurnee police have launched the Blue Envelope Program to enhance communication and promote safer, more positive interactions with individuals on the autism spectrum.
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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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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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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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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.