Russell Lissau
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Bill inspired by July water crisis in Lake County introduced in state HouseSep 22, 2023 1:00 am - Two months after a system failure left hundreds of homes and businesses in southern Lake County without drinkable water for days, state legislation has been introduced t...
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Cash for computers, adult programs in Indian Trails library's new budgetSep 22, 2023 1:00 am - Money for new computers and printers is included in the Indian Trails Public Library District's roughly $9.2 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year. So is more cash for...
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Why Des Plaines annexed an acre along East River RoadSep 19, 2023 5:30 am - With an eye on redevelopment, the Des Plaines City Council on Monday agreed to annex land on the suburb's northeast side. A real estate developer wants to build a 16-uni...
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'A great thing': Three new restaurants will replace Cafe la Cave in Des PlainesSep 19, 2023 1:00 am - With demolition of a once-popular restaurant and banquet hall underway, Des Plaines officials this week revealed details about the three eateries set to take over the pr...
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One dead after car strikes moving train in Des PlainesSep 18, 2023 1:00 am - One person died after a car crashed into the side of a moving freight train early Sunday in Des Plaines, authorities said. No information was available Monday about the ...
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'A wonderful time to be a kid': Readers share their autograph storiesSep 18, 2023 1:00 am - My recent column about collecting retired athletes' autographs through the mail triggered happy memories for many readers. Some were moved to share their tales of gettin...
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Shooting leaves 2 teens dead in PalatineSep 16, 2023 1:00 am - Two 16-year-old boys were shot to death late Friday night in Palatine, authorities said. Police found the fatally wounded teens a little after 10 p.m. while responding t...
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One man reportedly shot in ElginSep 16, 2023 1:00 am - Elgin police on Saturday were investigating an early-morning shooting. Police were alerted about 4 a.m. to an adult being treated for a gunshot wound at Advocate Sherman...
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Concert at Rosemont Theatre reportedly rescheduled after threats against performerSep 15, 2023 1:00 am - A concert by a Mexican musician that had been set for Friday night in Rosemont was postponed to October, reportedly after threats from a drug cartel. Peso Pluma w...
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Why South Barrington is investigating getting drinking water from Lake MichiganSep 15, 2023 1:00 am - A plan to provide South Barrington homes and businesses with drinking water from Lake Michigan is in the works. The village board on Thursday agreed to extend a contract...