Russell Lissau
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Des Plaines man accused of sexually abusing teen at local restaurantAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - A 15-year-old girl was sexually abused at a Des Plaines restaurant, but friends came to her aid and called 911, leading to a suspect's arrest, police said Tuesday. Jesse...
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Apartment buildings to replace private school, 122-year-old house in MundeleinAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - Despite opposition from some neighbors, a proposal for a new 147-unit apartment complex in eastern Mundelein is moving forward. The village board on Monday night unanimo...
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How the Des Plaines Park District reached deal to turn former church into a restaurantAug 19, 2022 5:30 am - A former church that's now owned by the Des Plaines Park District will be transformed into a restaurant in a public-private partnership. The building once known as Good ...
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District 64 custodian recorded employees in bathroom with phone, officials sayAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated with corrected information about the defendant, the charges and aspects of the case. A custodian used a cellphone to reco...
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Why Des Plaines' Iroquois Pool is being demolished - and what will replace itAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - Fans of Des Plaines' Iroquois Pool can say goodbye to the old swimming hole - and get their final cannonballs or dives in - this weekend before it shuts down forever. Th...
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Dunkin' doughnut shop coming to Deer ParkAug 19, 2022 1:00 am - A Dunkin' doughnut shop with a drive-through lane is coming to a busy Deer Park intersection. The village board Thursday night approved a plan to construct a building wi...
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Deadline extended to apply for District 63 board seatAug 17, 2022 11:00 pm - The deadline for applying to fill a vacancy on the East Maine School District 63 board has been extended. Originally set for Friday, the deadline now is Aug. 26. The dat...
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Elk Grove Village freight company plans to move to Des PlainesAug 17, 2022 1:00 am - An Elk Grove Village freight company plans to relocate to Des Plaines, bringing at least 70 full-time employees with it, city officials announced this week. Highland...
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Should term limits be scrapped in Des Plaines? Voters will decideAug 16, 2022 5:00 am - Des Plaines voters will decide in November whether to end term limits for most of the city's elected officials. The proposal, approved Monday night, originally would hav...
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Wheeling firefighter honored for saving a life while off dutyAug 16, 2022 1:00 am - A Wheeling firefighter/paramedic was honored by the fire department Monday for helping to save a stranger's life while off duty. Nicholas Brehmer was given a Meritorious...